That's another thing, the lack of a good blood trail left by a .22 cal. I'm 100% against a 22 for deer. Just my opinion. If thats all I had I'd sell it and get a 6mm at least. You can have the best of both worlds with that rifle: varmints and deer. I use a 30-06 or a 7mm, just me. I like to make sure I have a clean kill, no use in bragging about being the best shot around. I could kill a deer with a 22cal but who would want to?Taking a chance on wasting a god given gift is not on my "to do " list.