ORIGINAL: kelbro


I also disagree (reluctantly) that .243 is a minimum for deer. I too thought that way for years but there are way too many deer falling every year to the .223s and 22-250s to draw a hard line at .243.

ORIGINAL: bigcountry

I have trouble understanding why people pick the smallest caliber they can too. It really makes no sense whatsoever. Using a hornet on deer is just silly and stupid, whY? I think most of these posts these days are dishonest and just from people that only have maybe one gun, maybe young guys. I beleive most will say anything to prove their point. who's to prove em wrong.

ORIGINAL: bigcountry

I have trouble understanding why people pick the smallest caliber they can too. It really makes no sense whatsoever. Using a hornet on deer is just silly and stupid, whY? I think most of these posts these days are dishonest and just from people that only have maybe one gun, maybe young guys. I beleive most will say anything to prove their point. who's to prove em wrong.

ORIGINAL: zrexpilot

If using a Hornet is silly then using a bow is idiotic. Like I said I havent wounded one with my Hornet but cant say that about my bow.
Wounding or even losing a dead deer running with a bow is eneavatable.(sp) But when I use my Hornet they never take a step.

ORIGINAL: zrexpilot

If using a Hornet is silly then using a bow is idiotic. Like I said I havent wounded one with my Hornet but cant say that about my bow.
Wounding or even losing a dead deer running with a bow is inevitable.(sp) But when I use my Hornet they never take a step.

ORIGINAL: TUK101

Hunting with anything smaller than a .243 in my state is illegal, therefore I cannot use my .223. If I could, I might but only on my own property where I know that I would have a perfect shot and am very confident in my aim. I would also more than likely shoot the deer in the head since I doubt that I would do enough damage if the shot isnt just spot on. The small calibers just dont have enough bullet mass to do proper damage on a consistant basis on medium sized game. But then again the .223 was developed as a man killer for war purposes the way that I understand it. It is a topic that I am torn on. I know that back when things where very tight for my family back in the late 50's early 60's my single shot .22 took more deer than any other gun in our family. But then again it was a means to eat...... Its all about shot placement guys, whether it be a .22LR or a 45-70 it doesnt matter, if you cannot hit the target properly it wont go down. And to Chantecler111, I think that we have always pretty much agreed on most things, there was just one particular post that we strongly disagreed upon and I ended up seeing the light and agreeing with you anyways. Most everything other than in that thread I have agreed almost whole heartedly with you about. You are the man lol.

ORIGINAL: JagMagMan

"Energy levels with ANYTHING from the .260 to .30 calibers, ANY size deer, at usual hunting distances, is perfect! No deer at normal distances from 0-300 yards could ever tell the difference in a .260 or a 30-06! (excluding magnums, and the 30-30, exluding these ONLY due to MORE than enough power or in the 30-30's case shorter range capabilities.)