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What is the Simple Relationship Between a Projectile’s Impact Energy and its Killing Power?

Is a Bullet’s Expansion Ratio (Mushroom Size) a Valid Metric to Evaluate Wounding?

Is a Bullet’s Weight Loss Detrimental to Wounding?

Does a Bullet’s Weight Loss Adversely Affect its Penetration?

What is Wound Cavity Volume, and How is it the Basis for Evaluating a Hunting Bullet’s Field Terminal Performance?

What is “Shock,” and Should it Be a Primary Terminal Performance Consideration When Selecting a Hunting Cartridge?

If an Animal’s Drop-to-the-Shot Reaction from “Shock” is Luck-of-the-Draw, What is the Terminal Performance Sure Bet?

What is the Guppy Model for Evaluating a Hunting Bullet’s Terminal Performance, and Why Should I Care?

Can a 358 Winchester Compete with a 375 H&H and a 300 Winchester for Shots on Non-Dangerous Game at Less Than 300 Yards?

How to Select a Hunting Cartridge, Part 1: The Basis for Selection

How to Select a Hunting Cartridge, Part 2: The Chambering and Bullet Weight

How to Select a Hunting Cartridge, Part 3: Terms, Conditions, and Fine Print

Is the Sectional Density of an Expanding Hunting Bullet a More Important Metric than its Weight When Evaluating Potential Terminal Performance?