With an exit velocity of 3000 ft/sec you might think that is true. But bullets slow down fast. The fjrst 26" is non linear but aftrr that thr bullet slows down rather lineraly at 111 ft/sec per foot. So by the time it strikes a targrt it is well below the velocity in which cavitation can occur. Thus why its used on small game, by the tine it hits its realtively under powedered.