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Shotgun693 · September 22, 2011, 08:22 PM

I've killed hundreds of deer, most at less than 30 yards. I've never used a round lighter than a .357 mag using a good penetrating bullet. Is .22 Hornet to light for deer? You bet. Is it possible to kill a deer with a .22 Hornet? Sure. I know a couple of local jerks who regularly spotlight deer with a .22 rf. Just because it will kill does not make it the right caliber for the job. I once saw an African kill an Elephant with a spear, it took 3 days to die but it was dead.

September 22, 2011, 08:22 PM	#36
Shotgun693 Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2011 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 959	I've killed hundreds of deer, most at less than 30 yards. I've never used a round lighter than a .357 mag using a good penetrating bullet. Is .22 Hornet to light for deer? You bet. Is it possible to kill a deer with a .22 Hornet? Sure. I know a couple of local jerks who regularly spotlight deer with a .22 rf. Just because it will kill does not make it the right caliber for the job. I once saw an African kill an Elephant with a spear, it took 3 days to die but it was dead.