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rep1954 · June 12, 2013, 07:00 PM

With a revolver off hand, 40 yards. I hunt in wooded areas where long shots don't present themselves to often. If a deer is printed on some heavy paper hanging on a target stand then 100 yards but under hunting conditions 40 yards is my sure shot.

June 12, 2013, 07:00 PM	#42
rep1954 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: Mid Western Michigan Posts: 1,187	With a revolver off hand, 40 yards. I hunt in wooded areas where long shots don't present themselves to often. If a deer is printed on some heavy paper hanging on a target stand then 100 yards but under hunting conditions 40 yards is my sure shot.