22 Hornet for deer? - Page 3

dahermit · September 23, 2011, 10:41 AM

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This thread is starting to remind me of why it isn't smart to wrestle with a pig. You'll just get muddy and the pig will probably enjoy it.

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Or argue with a person who is so limited that they think platitudes are logical arguments? To them, platitudes are logical arguments.

Whoops. Sorry about that...posts like these could get this thread closed. I will try my best to restrain myself in the face of...well you know.

Deja vu · September 23, 2011, 07:22 PM

I frequently hear stories about poachers killing deer with a 22LR. While I doubt that they are very worried about humane kills I am sure that the 22LR is able to do the job or they would pick some thing else.

If a 22LR can kill a deer I am sure a 22 Hornet is able.

treg · September 23, 2011, 08:01 PM

Handgun hunters and bowhunters (they even get a special season) challenge themselves every time they hunt.

So do guys who hunt with .22 Hornets. Good luck in your quest.

Brian Pfleuger · September 23, 2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Deja vu

I frequently hear stories about poachers killing deer with a 22LR. While I doubt that they are very worried about humane kills I am sure that the 22LR is able to do the job or they would pick some thing else.

If a 22LR can kill a deer I am sure a 22 Hornet is able.

Poachers are very much worried about a quick kill. Chasing illegal animals through the woods is bad juju.

Right between the eyes, deader than dead. Bang, flop.

hooligan1 · September 23, 2011, 08:57 PM

REALLY,,????,, no from my camp thank you!

sc928porsche · September 23, 2011, 10:36 PM

I wont hunt them with a 223. I would be darned if I would use the hornet.
The hornet is great for rabbits and chucks.

dahermit · September 24, 2011, 08:18 AM

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I wont hunt them with a 223. I would be darned if I would use the hornet.
The hornet is great for rabbits and chucks.

Using the same rationale (none offered), it should not be used on rabbits and chucks either.

Art Eatman · September 24, 2011, 09:10 AM

Since this has pretty much degenerated into the same sort of thread that .223 vs. Bambi commonly gets to, let's let the poor ol' hoss expire gracefully.

September 23, 2011, 07:22 PM	#52
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	I frequently hear stories about poachers killing deer with a 22LR. While I doubt that they are very worried about humane kills I am sure that the 22LR is able to do the job or they would pick some thing else. If a 22LR can kill a deer I am sure a 22 Hornet is able. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

September 23, 2011, 08:01 PM	#53
treg Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 1,102	Handgun hunters and bowhunters (they even get a special season) challenge themselves every time they hunt. So do guys who hunt with .22 Hornets. Good luck in your quest. __________________ .44 Special: For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation is possible.

September 23, 2011, 08:57 PM	#55
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	REALLY,,????,, no from my camp thank you! __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

September 23, 2011, 10:36 PM	#56
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	I wont hunt them with a 223. I would be darned if I would use the hornet. The hornet is great for rabbits and chucks. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

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September 24, 2011, 09:10 AM	#58
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Since this has pretty much degenerated into the same sort of thread that .223 vs. Bambi commonly gets to, let's let the poor ol' hoss expire gracefully.