I have often found that short range strikes have more penetration than longer range shots, or the way some folks use longer range strikes.. As some will try to stay just out of range often those strikes don't end up penetrating as deeply.
By the same token a close range deeply penetrating shot will be better at breaking structure.. and to me often appears to accelerate the 'head snap' better..as we drive through their base..
Jim Hawkins
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