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Scott Struif

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Hi Hannah. Take a look at the above post, which discusses the various alternative shots on large deer. A shoulder-shot might preclude pass-through, but will severely restrict locomotion. If the shot is fore or aft, it’s still effective. If it’s dead-on, but not immediately lethal, it will increase the chance of a follow-up. I’ve had close-range, 30-06 shots on 180 lb. deer fail to pass through. A pass-through without a lot of bullet upset is not much good, as Nathan says. Federal’s latest iteration of their magic-bullet is the “Terminal Ascent.” It’s probably as good as the Barnes or Partition, within 150 yards. But why not rely on the tried-and-true? You know you’ll get some hydraulic shock out of the Partition. The chance of core-separation on a shoulder shot, while not zero, is pretty unlikely.