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Win73 · October 5, 2012, 02:51 PM

I also say don't do it. I shot a doe three years ago with my .38-40. It has a larger diameter bullet and twice the powder charge as the .32-20. After following the blood trail over 500 yards I lost it and could never find the deer. It probably eventually died or at least suffered from a long and painful wound. So if a .38-40 is too light for a deer, a .32-20 definitely is.

October 5, 2012, 02:51 PM	#4
Win73 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 401	I also say don't do it. I shot a doe three years ago with my .38-40. It has a larger diameter bullet and twice the powder charge as the .32-20. After following the blood trail over 500 yards I lost it and could never find the deer. It probably eventually died or at least suffered from a long and painful wound. So if a .38-40 is too light for a deer, a .32-20 definitely is. __________________ (Luke 11:21 KJV) When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: (Luke 22:36 KJV) Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.