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Dwight55 · December 6, 2011, 09:53 PM

One thing that has always stuck with me is the tenacity of some to continue after receiving absolutely fatal wounds.

Two years apart, I shot two deer, does, one from about 60 yards, the other at about 130 yards, . . . both with the same weapon, . . . using the same type 240 grain, hollow point, 50 caliber bullet, . . . and both were full heart / lung shots.

During field dressing, the heart on one was shot through and through, on the other, the whole aorta was severed.

Each deer was still capable (and did) of leaping into the air a good 3 feet (whole body) and of running full tilt for about 70 yards.

Had they been humans, . . . and had they expended the same energy with a ball bat in their hands against me, their shooter, . . . I don't believe I would be here to tell the tale.

What I am getting at is simple, . . . even perfect shot placement with a heavy round, . . . won't end the fight, . . . gotta be willing to fight, however, until the "threat" is eliminated, . . . however it is done.

May God bless,
Dwight

December 6, 2011, 09:53 PM	#43
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	One thing that has always stuck with me is the tenacity of some to continue after receiving absolutely fatal wounds. Two years apart, I shot two deer, does, one from about 60 yards, the other at about 130 yards, . . . both with the same weapon, . . . using the same type 240 grain, hollow point, 50 caliber bullet, . . . and both were full heart / lung shots. During field dressing, the heart on one was shot through and through, on the other, the whole aorta was severed. Each deer was still capable (and did) of leaping into the air a good 3 feet (whole body) and of running full tilt for about 70 yards. Had they been humans, . . . and had they expended the same energy with a ball bat in their hands against me, their shooter, . . . I don't believe I would be here to tell the tale. What I am getting at is simple, . . . even perfect shot placement with a heavy round, . . . won't end the fight, . . . gotta be willing to fight, however, until the "threat" is eliminated, . . . however it is done. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!