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Old 12-05-2008 | 09:21 PM
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Default RE: Are 200 yd slug guns ethical to dispatch a deer?

I feel that if the bullet doesn't dispatch or perform as it should then someone might want to think twice about shooting distances of 200 yards. We don't need wounded deer running around. I personally would consider about a 125 yard shot the farthest I would take with my 20 gauge USHD. I am going to try a few other brands this spring/summer coming up to see what happens compared to what I'm using now. I might consider something a little slower in speed if it's a little more accurate than what I've used this season. We'll see.

I've heard of some bad instances of deer being shot around 200 yards and nothing good from it. I'm sure it can be done, but I feel that 200 yards fits the capability of a rifle rather than a shotgun.
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