After using this caliber for 2 seasons- 2 mule deer, 2 whitetails, 1 bear & 1 cow elk have hit the ground. On broadside(heart/lung) shots on deer I have only had pass through's. This year the wt was shot at about 30 yds facing me. He was in a sneak position & hit him at the top of the throat patch. The bullet didn't hit bone, passing along the spine and stopping next to it at the 3rd last rib. Penetration was over 20 inches. The cow elk was a neck shot that dropped her where she stood. It has proven to be a very effective without excessive bloodshot.

As for the rifle....
I am amazed a 107 year old firearm can still shoot like this old girl. Under 1" groups are no problem for me . With a marksman I don't doubt it would do alot better. Too bad they aren't available new.