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ChasingWhitetail91 · December 31, 2013, 03:58 PM

I agree with Ruger, a 6" target hit reliably is more then enough to take a whitetail from similiar distances. My father swears if you can hit a pie plate at 100 yds you'll get him. I don't agree with that much wiggle room, but he has dropped many more deer then me where they stood.

I would also encourage you to have them practice with the rifle they will be taking into the field. 22's are nice to learn good technique but when somethings life hangs in the balance they should be confident with the rifle they are using.

December 31, 2013, 03:58 PM	#21
ChasingWhitetail91 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 336	I agree with Ruger, a 6" target hit reliably is more then enough to take a whitetail from similiar distances. My father swears if you can hit a pie plate at 100 yds you'll get him. I don't agree with that much wiggle room, but he has dropped many more deer then me where they stood. I would also encourage you to have them practice with the rifle they will be taking into the field. 22's are nice to learn good technique but when somethings life hangs in the balance they should be confident with the rifle they are using. __________________ Abraham Lincoln made all men free, Samuel Colt made them equal.