Originally Posted by
Orphanbrg
Is it ethical to shoot at a walking (not running, not trotting but walking) deer? If so, how much lead do you suggest? On a Leupold duplex reticle, would the transition from thin to heavy be enough at 100 yards?
A walking deer is a cake shot at reasonable ranges. All you have to do is keep your cross hairs or sight on the spot you want to hit as it walks. no need to lead at reasonable distance. I don't do it very often but I once killed a deer on the run at a little over 100 yards, I simply kept the crosshairs on the shoulder and hit her right in the crease behind the shoulder, If you are a decent shot, no problem and ethical, if not it isn't ethical so, don't shoot.