I killed a few dozen with a back in the '60s and '70s when they were eating out peanuts I liked the junction of the neck, where it meets the body on quartering to shots My brother acquired one in trade a few years back and wanted me to sight it in for his daughter, who was 14 or so at the time I bought a couple of boxes of the Federal Premium with the 60gr Nosler Partitions I cleaned the first 2 deer she killed with that gun, both high shoulder shots, with exit wounds about the size of a 50 cent piece Both dropped on the spot She has since killed a 40 or so deer with that rifle, she usually takes that high shoulder shot, or a double lung Never ever aim for the head.
You could possibly hit it in the jaw mouth and make an inhumane kill killing it over starvation. Packfan Six Pointer. Killed a pile of them in the 90's with a hand me down model from the 70's. Winchester PSP 55gr will do the trick. As previous posters said, put the shot where you are supposed to and most never take a step.
I have never lost a deer with that gun. In all reality, I have had far worse luck since I went to a. BTW, that is still my Dad's favorite gun. He still tells the story of a pair of twin 8's that were about yards out one evening. He shot, two ran off and only one crested the next hill. The gun will do its job if you put the shot in the right place. Sounds like I may have to change my shot placement with this round. Thank you for all your input, Gentlemen! I always go for a high shoulder, or low neck shot.
Id take a head shot if it was the only shot presented so long as the conditions where optimum. Inside of yards, no wind, obstructions, ect ect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. TravisLH, the conditions you described are also my optimum conditions. I guess I should've also pointed out that anything outside these parameters is when I will not take a head shot but, shoulder instead.
Either way it takes good shot placement for a quick humane kill.. Good luck and practice with whatever you decide to use.
I would never use my for anything larger then a deer. I shot a doe with a grain bullet. Good shot equaled doe not going down. Its amazing how good shot placement and a big caliber and these animals can still take a punch.
Elkduds Active Member. I can't think of a more negative experience for a 1st-time hunter than wounding and losing an animal. Here in CO the legal minimum bullet diameter for big game is. Thanks everyone for your advice. I appreciate it. Have him shoot a.
He will never notice the kick. I have done this with all 3 of my sons. They shoot my only when it's time to kill and they never develop a flinch. It will get the job done ive seen it done many times even a few by first time hunters but why not just step right up to a ? Silentstalker Very Active Member. Messages 2, The will cleanly take deer with a quality bullet and good shot placement. With the right barrel twist rate you can shoot the 60 gr. With a standard barrel you can shoot the new 64 gr.
Nosler BSB which is a fantastic bullet. I would not hesitate to use the BSB on any antelope or deer. Keep shot opportunities to good ethical shots and it will do the job. Good luck on your choice. Lots of good advice given. Anyone of them will work great. Ottersix Active Member. They were relaxed,does,from a solid rest. All were shot in fields. I'm not sure I'd take to the brush with one though.
I didn't have to go looking for them after the shot. None needed more than one. Same situation,same fields. It's a killing little summitch. In the right situation. Founder Founder Since Messages 10, Is the a better option than a.
PLK Active Member. Just put a suppressor or muzzle brake on your 6. Founder said:. Click to expand Longun Long Time Member. I like the. I might have to buy one for the fun of it. I love my. I went back and forth several times trying to decide what caliber to get my kids. I ended up going with the 7mm for all of my kids.
The recoil is more then the. Trying to figure out which ammo would be best. In the past, I have shot deer from 15 yds out to yds with handloaded 55 gr. Good results with all. I have killed a couple with 55 gr. Federal trophy bonded bear claw and I haven't had any issues with it.
Same as others, DRT. Shot one doe in the neck and man was that a nasty scene!! Nimrod71 Senior Member Sep 24, I know you can kill deer with a , I have killed them with 22 long rifles and 22 mag. My feelings are if you only have one rifle and it is a go ahead and use it, only make head and neck shots and you will be fine.
However, if you have something larger I recommend using it. One day you will have a real trophy in your sights and when you pull the trigger, he want fall dead in his tracks, but wheel and run off to be lost. I have seen this several times from using 's and 's. I would recommend using only a 60 grain Nosler Partition for deer in a Same story as always, Nothing lives long when it's lungs and heart don't work.
You shoot deer with any centerfire caliber behind the shoulder with a bullet that doesn't blow up on impact and it will not run far. I meet the husband of one of my wifes co workers this summer and he hunts exclusively with a rem. He used ballstic tips. He said they don't leave exit holes but nuke the internal organs. However, if you need a little help, have a look at our coyote shot placement guide to learn where to shoot a coyote for the best results.
The Remington is perhaps the most popular caliber out there. It has uses in military, sporting, and hunting. While it may be very similar to the 22 , the is slower on average , and thus has lower energy. Legality aside most states will cover this in their hunting regs the is also a flat shooting caliber.
It is practically identical to the , with large variances in bullet drop occurring at the yard range. However, if energy and velocity are more important, the should be your choice.
When it comes to the 22 vs rounds. The is faster and has more energy than both. It is a larger diameter bullet, with offerings in everything from 55gr to gr bullets. The is a step away from varmint and towards deer. Almost every sporting rifle manufacturer will make variants.
With lower recoil than. Where the popular reigns supreme, the fits in nicely as a good compromise where lower recoil is desired. So, if you plan to harvest pelts and sell them, this is likely not the coyote hunting caliber for you. The , is an okay round in many departments, but it will likely most appeal to high volume shooters looking for some cheap ammo to play with at the range.
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