Science!

Gun: 5in Ruger .454 Casull "Toklat"
Bullet: 250gr Hornady XTP
Muzzle Velocity: 1,510 fps
Distance: 49 yards
Angle: Quartering Away
Impact Velocity: 1,316 fps (est)
Distance Traveled: 0

Entrance:





The bullet passed through and broke the on side scapula and 1 rib. Sending bone fragments into the thoracic cavity and lungs.







Severe hemorrhaging was discovered in the chest cavity.



The bullet passed through the bottom of the spine and damaged the top of the lungs/esophagus/wind pipe.



Entrance to Lungs:



Exit:



Damage to Spine:



Exit Under Shoulder:



Exit in front of Shoulder:





Not traveling overly fast from the short barrel, the bullet still induced severe damage to the bone and soft tissue of the doe. For comparison, I push this bullet out of my two .45 Colt Lever Guns at 1,733 fps (16") and 1,815 fps (24") on up to 2,388 fps from my .460 S&W. On the slower side, I run this same bullet at 1,315 fps from my 4" Redhawk and 1,367 fps from my 6" SB Bisley. Regardless the velocity, it has worked well on deer and pigs from 5 yards to past 120 yards as I suspect it should.

I continue to be pleased with it's performance for my application and also pleased with the performance of the short Casull.