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Old 10-07-2010, 01:07 PM
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hanks396
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I would not shoot that far with a .357 at a deer. According to the ballistics listed above, your bullet is below 800ft/lbs shortly after 50 yards. I've often heard of 800 ft/lbs as being the minimum energy recommended for whitetails. I would limit myself to 50 yards with that rifle. Not saying that a perfectly placed shot wouldn't work at 100+ yards, but if the shot isn't perfect, you're probably going to wound your deer.
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