"To an extent"??? Seriously, just when is that NOT true? Pray tell us just what gun and load allows one to just bang away at any part of a deer from long range without concern for where the rounds will impact.As far as I am concerned cap and ball revolvers are borderline for deer. They require shot placement and close range. (which to an extent is true for all firearms)
Caution: Mike's 'penetration' test results using water jugs are questionable as to whether they apply to flesh and bones.In his original videos he used his 12-14" "Buntline" ROA, which may not give accurate results in comparison to what a typical cap n ball would give, though maybe an 1858 Bison/Buffalo would be close, but it does show how the conical penetrated more than the RB, and the bullet more than the conical.
Bones are much different than water. Hollow points destroy water jugs but but splat on bone."To an extent"??? Seriously, just when is that NOT true? Pray tell us just what gun and load allows one to just bang away at any part of a deer from long range without concern for where the rounds will impact.
This entire discussion is meaningless if we don't go into it from the start with the understanding that shot placement is the most critical parameter of all.
Caution: Mike's 'penetration' test results using water jugs are questionable as to whether they apply to flesh and bones.
Bones are much different than water. Hollow points destroy water jugs but but splat on bone.
In water jugs, yes, for whatever that's worth.it does show that a conical will penetrate further than a RB, and a bullet further than a conical.
There is a brass length that the law 357 is the less we can use in INSo could he hunt with a Raven 25 auto, and carry the Walker for backup?
Actually, I dont see where the OP said where he was from. Pa's game laws may not apply to his question.
Work out a load in the 50-60 gr range that shoots well in your gun and it shoudln't be too much trouble killing a deer, so long as its legal in your state. I think other states may also not consider the percussion revolver in the same class as muzzle loaders. Best to check with your state. It may be OK for regular gun season, or a "primitive" weapons hunt,