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Originally Posted by Dick284
Sectional density is the de bunker of all this differing diameter vs. bullet weight, arguments. If the construction is the same, and the diameter differs, compare section densities.
There's no way a 130, .30 cal will perform on game the same as a 130, .277 cal.
Trajectory is but one part of this debate.
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One can argue all day about sectional densities and ballistic coefficients and the like.
Bottom line, will they both kill a critter at normal hunting ranges in a reasonable amount of time if they hit a vital spot?
If the discussion were about competitive shooting where fractions of an inch makes all the difference, then such considerations are everything.
But for hunting they are mostly a useless distraction.
If margins that small will make the difference, then one should not be pulling the trigger.
I submit that to do so is both irresponsible and damages the image of all hunters.