1st a 22 behind the ear will just be a deer for the yotes.There is many people that do not know much about poaching.To kill a deer with a 22 you have to shoot it in the center of the head right above the eyes.Never in the side.You have to have a flat spot to peatrate.I do beleave there is a ton of deer shot with the 22.But not dew to pochers more by opertunist.Most guys that shoot a deer with a 22 are doing so becouse they do not get to see many deer up close and cant pass up a chance at a shot.

The Xbow or any bow is a better wepoin for poaching.I know of many guys that kill lots and lots of deer with them.Xbow being nuber one.Most get in the back of the truck and pull right up to them.1 the deer run just off the road for a night time pick up and 2 NO one knows you shoot.You can shoot a deer right in peoples back yard,and no one knows it.The meet hunters will use the xbow or bow.

I kill things at longer ranges than most.Just like anything.some guys can hit a golf ball 100 yards some can hit it 500.I can tell you if you do not get in the time to shoot a lot and tune every thing. You better not shoot any long shots.

Charles Bradford