Maximum short range effectiveness on deer?

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Col. Chamberlin . . . wrote: If I had to pick one of these theories as gospel, I’d still go along with the Hydraulic Reaction of the Body Fluids plus the reactions on the Central Nervous System.

Cool discussion. Interesting and informative. First and foremost I'm a diehard shot-placement proponent. Almost all of us are.

However, I used to be a dyed-in-the-wool "put a hole in a vital zone." As Col. Jeff Cooper used to say, "Let the air in and the blood out."

As a result of this discussion, I'm developing a hybrid understanding, where the shockwave of the temporary cavity must also be factored in, per Col. Chamberlin.

Here's the most obscure reference you'll have all day: The Yanomamo Indians of the Venezuelan jungle have "slapping" contests that can result in death. One warrior stands and braces himself, while the other winds up and with a running start and open palm slaps his opponent in the chest and belly area as hard as he can. His opponent often staggers back or crumples to his knees. Then it's his turn to slap the other. Sometimes someone dies in this way from damage to internal organs.

My point is, I'm thinking temporary cavity shock could have similar effects.

John

P.S. I'm still skeptical of any shockwave traveling through the vascular system beyond the temporary cavity. Would need a LOT more proof of THAT.