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Robert the41MagFan · December 21, 1999, 06:09 PM

Neck shots do not bring down deer! It is a very difficult shot, the shock must break the neck. And, it is a long and gruesome death for the animal. I have done it (by accident) and it's wrong. Chest cavity shots are the only proper way to harvest game.

Any 30/30 cartridge will bring down deer. Take your pick, 170 grain, 150 grain or 190 grain. Placed in the proper location, they will all harvest deer, all the way to your maximum shooting distance. That may be 50, 150 or 200 yards (that, I want to see. Iron sights too..). It is all going to depend on whether you can consistently shoot a 6" circle at those distances.

The key to any hunting experience is be patient.

Robert

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December 21, 1999, 06:09 PM	#3
Robert the41MagFan Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Posts: 1,233	Neck shots do not bring down deer! It is a very difficult shot, the shock must break the neck. And, it is a long and gruesome death for the animal. I have done it (by accident) and it's wrong. Chest cavity shots are the only proper way to harvest game. Any 30/30 cartridge will bring down deer. Take your pick, 170 grain, 150 grain or 190 grain. Placed in the proper location, they will all harvest deer, all the way to your maximum shooting distance. That may be 50, 150 or 200 yards (that, I want to see. Iron sights too..). It is all going to depend on whether you can consistently shoot a 6" circle at those distances. The key to any hunting experience is be patient. Robert [This message has been edited by Robert the41MagFan (edited December 21, 1999).]