Leafy bug, that is strange. What type of bullet was used? Did it hit both shoulder blades? Did it fragment or lose a considerable bit of mass? I always weigh retrieved bullets to new ones to compare weight.
I've seen some regular old soft points do similar things but it was always attributable to the bullet hitting both shoulder blades.
I also agree with your post on ethics. I wouldn't use this caliber personally because it's rare that I can get closer than 50yd to my game but if you're in some thick woods and can get them within archery range, almost any center fire cartridge will do the trick if aimed correctly.
There's some shots you don't take even with a belted Magnum, so I agree, being an ethical hunter is knowing when and when not to pull the trigger.
I've seen some regular old soft points do similar things but it was always attributable to the bullet hitting both shoulder blades.
I also agree with your post on ethics. I wouldn't use this caliber personally because it's rare that I can get closer than 50yd to my game but if you're in some thick woods and can get them within archery range, almost any center fire cartridge will do the trick if aimed correctly.
There's some shots you don't take even with a belted Magnum, so I agree, being an ethical hunter is knowing when and when not to pull the trigger.