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.284 · September 13, 2012, 01:20 PM

jimbob, I get what you're saying but he's not trying to replace his 30-06 or 25-06. This would be close range thick woods and would be plenty to take down a deer in Michigan where the average shot is 50 to 75 yards. Hell, I was sitting with him when he popped a fat doe with his 357 revovler and watched the thing run 30 yards and flop. Some of the load data he's seeing for 357 rifle loads is darn close to 30-30 capabilities and please don't tell me that you think a 44 mag is under powered for deer.

September 13, 2012, 01:20 PM	#7
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	jimbob, I get what you're saying but he's not trying to replace his 30-06 or 25-06. This would be close range thick woods and would be plenty to take down a deer in Michigan where the average shot is 50 to 75 yards. Hell, I was sitting with him when he popped a fat doe with his 357 revovler and watched the thing run 30 yards and flop. Some of the load data he's seeing for 357 rifle loads is darn close to 30-30 capabilities and please don't tell me that you think a 44 mag is under powered for deer. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.