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Old 07-19-2009 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by salukipv1
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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That's what I have always heard was 1000#
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