How do you hit a running deer?
12-23-2006, 07:09 PM
#31
Join Date: May 2006
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RE: How do you hit a running deer?
You have to keep your scope power low like 2-4X. You also have to have your gun set up so when you pull up your gun it's right where you looking. If not you might need to have your stock fitted or adjust your scope. I've had real good luck with my Remington 760. A nice wide angle scope will also help. Practice picking out something in the woods and see how quick you can find it in your scope. You can even do this at the range. Lower your gun and bring it up as fast as you can, pick out the target and fire. If you get good at this at 100yrds you should be able to hit a deer no problem. The other problem is how fast they are running. I had to lead a deer by about 3ft one time. It was running flat out broadside to me at 100 yrds. The first shot I put right on the shoulder and it hit the dirt behind the deer. By the third shot I had it dialed in and dropped it. If they are closer and only at a good trot, put it right on the shoulder, maybe slightly forward. Always be ready for a second shot and watch the deer's reaction. If you are focused you can see where your bullet hits and make an adjustment with your follow up shot. Some gunning clubs have a running deer shoot a few times a year. If you get a chance, go it's almost like the real thing. Some guys think this is unethical, but I don't really care.
12-23-2006, 07:17 PM
#32
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Mount Vernon Ohio
Posts: 178
RE: How do you hit a running deer?
Putting this thread inFull Metal Jacket context"AnyBuck that runs is a VC, Any Buck that stands still is a well disciplined VC, How do you shot Does and Fawns??? Its easy ya just don't lead Does and Fawns as much..."
12-24-2006, 06:38 AM
#36
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lancaster, PA
Posts: 3,240
RE: How do you hit a running deer?
In my experience, you don't hit a running a deer. They usually seem more then happy to hit you while traveling on the PA turnpike.
In all seriousness, I'm very confident in my shooting abilities and have no problem hitting a target 500 yards away without a scope. But when it comes to a running deer, I'd probably pass on it. It's not worth the risk of just injuring the sucker and never seeing the deer again. Patience.
In all seriousness, I'm very confident in my shooting abilities and have no problem hitting a target 500 yards away without a scope. But when it comes to a running deer, I'd probably pass on it. It's not worth the risk of just injuring the sucker and never seeing the deer again. Patience.
12-25-2006, 07:49 PM
#39
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: ohio
Posts: 1,709
RE: How do you hit a running deer?
Dont think about it with a scope. Iron sights it's not that hard. I usually aim about an inch infront of the shoulder's/chest. And buy the time the bullet reaches the deer it will usually hit about 4-8 inches behind the shoulder. Every deer I have killed has been running.
