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stephen_g22 · November 17, 2000, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the input, I am still debating on whether or not to try buckshot hunting. Seems like the shot could really tear up a lot of otherwise good meat.

I lost a nice buck when I was 17 and really do not want to experience that again. I think wounding and losing a deer is one of the worst things I could do as a hunter.

I will probably wait until I get a good clear standing shot so I can make a clean kill with my .243. I know where it shoots.

Hopefully I will have a good "true" story in a couple of weeks.

November 17, 2000, 10:09 AM	#5
stephen_g22 Member Join Date: November 15, 2000 Posts: 42	Thanks for the input, I am still debating on whether or not to try buckshot hunting. Seems like the shot could really tear up a lot of otherwise good meat. I lost a nice buck when I was 17 and really do not want to experience that again. I think wounding and losing a deer is one of the worst things I could do as a hunter. I will probably wait until I get a good clear standing shot so I can make a clean kill with my .243. I know where it shoots. Hopefully I will have a good "true" story in a couple of weeks.