Science!

Gun: TC Contender 13" MGM Barrel
Cartridge: .223 Remington
Bullet: 80gr A-Max
Muzzle Velocity: 2,475 fps
Distance: 140 yards
Angle: Quartering Away
Impact Velocity: 2,210 fps (est)
Distance Traveled: 75-80 yards (approx)

Entrance






The bullet broke 1 rib on entrance.



Thoracic Cavity







Exit Lungs and Chest. Broke 1 rib on exit.



The bullet struck the right lobe, penetrated the esophagus and aortic arch, and exited the left lobe.



Exit Chest



Exit Off Side Shoulder



Bullet struck edge of scapula.



Off Side



Exit Off Side



I am very impressed with the 80gr A-Max. It proved more durable than I expected it to be. Especially considering the three bones that were struck and it still exited a quartering away animal apparently intact. I understand that it was a lower muzzle velocity and resulting impact velocity. But, it still proved effective out of a pistol length barrel and it's terminal performance was decidedly effective.

Yet another A-Max I approve of for hunting. Imagine that!