"B2431" wrote...

Bear in mind most people use muzzle velocity as opposed to impact velocity.

Though muzzle velocity/energy is appropriate in this discussion because of the
close ranges, hunters definitely consider down-range velocity (and accompanying
bullet drop) and energy!


Winter clothes tend to clog the cavity of a hollow point and reduce or
eliminate expansion. High velocity solid bullets may go through the target and
hit something not intended. The latter is why Mag-Safe, Glaser Safety Slugs
etc
are made.

That is one reason I answered the post regarding shotguns. At very close range,
the "column of shot" may closely resemble a "Safety Slug" in terminal
ballistics, especially with small shot.