Ballistics may be defined as the science which deals with the motion of projectiles, and that of course includes bullets delivered from a firearm. At one end of the scale, we may have a round ball as an example of an early projectile and at the other end perhaps a very-low-drag projectile capable of extended range when fired out of a suitable long-range cartridge/rifle combination. In between there are a veritable host of projectiles designed to be discharged out of many different types of firearms, all with a specific purpose in mind.
The projectile designed to be used for target shooting may be totally unsuitable for live game, after all the paper is soft and yielding whereas the projectile for live game may have to penetrate much muscle and bone to arrive at its destination.
In addition, depending on the animal concerned we may have to consider the actual type of projectile if we are to be successful. As an extreme example perhaps a .224 hollow-point projectile weighing maybe 55gr that is eminently suitable for rabbits would simply blow up on the outside of a heavier animal.
From the hunters’ point of view, having decided on
