Hey Gang,
Was fortunate to tag out late morning last Friday. One shot between 300-350 yds. Wasn't sure if I hit him because I didn't hear the "THWAK" that I'm used to. Had my cousin go up and around to spook him out my direction in case he had bedded down and was only wounded. He ended up walking up on him as I guided him to where I had last seen him.
My question is... Is it very common to hit an animal and not hear a sound? I can't recall ever downing an animal before this where I didn't hear the good ol' sound of bullet on bone. Could it also depend on bullet and placement? I was using Hornady SSTs and put it right behind the shoulder quartering away. What's been your experience(s)? Would love to hear others' takes on this.
Thanks,
EG
"A man can be hard to find in the mountains, but you're welcome at my fire anytime."
Was fortunate to tag out late morning last Friday. One shot between 300-350 yds. Wasn't sure if I hit him because I didn't hear the "THWAK" that I'm used to. Had my cousin go up and around to spook him out my direction in case he had bedded down and was only wounded. He ended up walking up on him as I guided him to where I had last seen him.
My question is... Is it very common to hit an animal and not hear a sound? I can't recall ever downing an animal before this where I didn't hear the good ol' sound of bullet on bone. Could it also depend on bullet and placement? I was using Hornady SSTs and put it right behind the shoulder quartering away. What's been your experience(s)? Would love to hear others' takes on this.
Thanks,
EG