Investigators obtained clues including a palm print, a shoe impression and a high-powered hunting rifle found in a wooded area along the path the shooter fled. But they had yet to name a suspect or cite a motive in the killing.
If the data leaks are accurate it was a .30-06 mauser. Which would explain the instant severed spine and gush of blood from the footage. 5.56 just isn’t that large of a round and likely would never be able to make that type of wound with one round.
Hmm, wasn’t trying to suggest a 308 wasn’t a capable rifle. It very much is, excellent all rounder.
Even the significantly lighter again .223/5.56 will drop medium sized deer (although I personally think it’s a bit small for the job, to much risk of wounding without a clean kill).
I was just responding to the note above which implied it would be even messier if they used 308 rather than 30-06 - when the 30-06 is the heavier harder hitting round
If the data leaks are accurate it was a .30-06 mauser. Which would explain the instant severed spine and gush of blood from the footage. 5.56 just isn’t that large of a round and likely would never be able to make that type of wound with one round.
Guess it’s a good thing they didn’t use 308.
308 has less kinetic energy than 30-06
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.30-06_Springfield
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.308_Winchester
308 is 2500-2800 ft/lb 30-06 is 2800 - 3000
I’ve dropped a deer about the same distance this shot occurs with 30-06 and it dropped instantly as well.
Hmm, wasn’t trying to suggest a 308 wasn’t a capable rifle. It very much is, excellent all rounder.
Even the significantly lighter again .223/5.56 will drop medium sized deer (although I personally think it’s a bit small for the job, to much risk of wounding without a clean kill).
I was just responding to the note above which implied it would be even messier if they used 308 rather than 30-06 - when the 30-06 is the heavier harder hitting round