well i went shooting today and i can shoot 8 inch groups at 100 yards standing, a little better shooting on my stomach. Held the scope to close and made myself a pirate a few times.

I think im going to hold off my parents land until im confident i can down a deer without it running 100 yards.

Will a 45-70 stop a deer in its tracks most times?
I shot way better with a .243 but those arnt legal here.