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Best mortar for killing deer?

Old 10-30-2011, 03:02 PM
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Default Best mortar for killing deer?

I'd like to try something different this season and use indirect fire to get my deer. A friend of mine is going to be forward observer at a distance of about a mile. What is my best shell/charge combination for getting that monster buck?
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Old 10-30-2011, 03:09 PM
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I would bet your local Sheriff's office has that sort of information? Why don't you give them a call?
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Old 10-30-2011, 03:23 PM
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Definitely the ole "shake and bake"... best served on a parallel sheaf of course.
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Old 10-30-2011, 03:44 PM
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I like the m102 howitzer because it's easier to get around than most. It doesn't really matter what you load it up with, I haven't had any problems getting a good blood trail out of any shells I've used.
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Old 10-30-2011, 04:31 PM
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Im rather partial to the M204 with HE myself. Cuts down on the cooking time later. Speaking of cooking, looks like the OP is a tester of some kind of home cooking himself!!!!
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Old 10-30-2011, 05:01 PM
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Idk what it talking about indirect fire?
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Old 10-30-2011, 07:13 PM
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I use an old 2in. howitzer they used in WWI by the brits.....she's a little shaky and isn't as pretty as the newer ones...but she gets the job done.
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Old 10-31-2011, 05:08 AM
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I would say the MLRS system would work the best. You find out what grid square hes in and press the button.
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Old 10-31-2011, 02:53 PM
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After much debate, I decided to go with an A-10 gun run instead of the mortars. It's hard to bracket deer these days.
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Old 10-31-2011, 04:32 PM
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If you decide to follow thru with you original plans, a 4.2" mortar, with a couple WP shells ought to do it........do it, as in, land you in the local calaboose.
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