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Old 07-18-2009 | 08:15 PM
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The general rule I've always heard has been 1000ft-lbs of energy for deer hunting.

Though I'm guessing the TKO of a 20ga slug at 150yds is way more than say the TKO of a .243 at 150yds...

but ya a 20ga slug I think out to 200yds can do the job no sweat.
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