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Two seasons ago I made my last head shot ( up until then that was how I took all my does). The shot was off by about an inch.
The deer went down at the shot, but jumped and ran at my approach. I had to make a snap shot at a deer running through mesquite, which connected well, but had much more to do with having the rifle ready, and a huge dose of luck than with any skill on my part. If that deer had cleared another 2 yards, there's no telling how far she'd have gotten.
No lambasting, just sharing a lesson I learned, almost the hard way.
As for .45 for deer, I've never taken one, but I carry a SIG P220 when I hunt, and if a close up broadside shot presents itself, we'll see what happens. I'll be using 230grn Hydro-Shoks.
Enjoy your huntin'
-L
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