I remember watching Grandpa drop a massive 10-pointer with his old .30-06. It felt like magic—pure knockdown power. Or so I thought. But over time, I’ve come to realize that’s not how bullets really work. Terminal ballistics depend more on shot placement and how the bullet behaves inside the animal—not just the caliber or speed. With the right hit, smaller rounds can do just as much damage, sometimes even more, than the big boomers. These days, I shoot smarter, not louder. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about bullet performance in the field? #Hunting #DeerHunting #30-06