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What load to use drop a deer ?

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Old 11-23-2011 | 05:57 AM
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Exclamation What load to use drop a deer ?

Is a half a load big enough to drop a whitetail ?
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Old 11-23-2011 | 06:14 AM
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Half of what load? There are a wide range of loads use on deer that work well. From 70 grains of powder to 140 or 150 grains of powder. 70 grains with a 400 grain conical will do the job 140 grains of powder with the Lehigh Shock Wave or FTX will do the job. The powder load must relate to the bullet to produce the energy to do the job.
You will have to define what you are talking about or it is not possible to give a reasonable answer.
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Old 11-23-2011 | 07:15 AM
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Classic question.
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Old 11-23-2011 | 07:50 AM
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Sure, but it only has half the range.
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Old 11-23-2011 | 07:57 AM
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It would be fine so long as you use it on the front half of the deer.
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Old 11-23-2011 | 08:09 AM
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Ummm.....
drool.....
HUH?!?
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Old 11-23-2011 | 08:17 AM
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I hate it when I drop half a load, I know the other will drop once I'm all settled in...
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Old 11-23-2011 | 09:16 AM
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a .50cal Barret is minimum
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Old 11-23-2011 | 10:18 AM
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Now you put up a poll. We still need more info.

What gun?

Black powder, or subs?

What subs?

What bullet?
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Old 11-23-2011 | 10:28 AM
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no 100-110gr option is available?
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