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Field-dressed · November 12, 2000, 06:13 AM

ER - I've had similar results shooting 180 gr. Barnes X-bullets from my 30-06. Most deer have dropped in their tracks even if the spine wasn't smashed. I don't know why this happens, but I attribute it to hydostatic shock knocking them cold.

November 12, 2000, 06:13 AM	#5
Field-dressed Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 148	ER - I've had similar results shooting 180 gr. Barnes X-bullets from my 30-06. Most deer have dropped in their tracks even if the spine wasn't smashed. I don't know why this happens, but I attribute it to hydostatic shock knocking them cold.