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Post by Woody Williams on May 27, 2006 18:41:46 GMT -5
Tennessee OKs .22 centerfires for deer..
What do you all think about that?
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Post by huxbux on May 27, 2006 21:00:22 GMT -5
I think the .22 centerfires might be a little too light in knockdown power. Whoever uses one needs to pick his shots very carefully. I'm afraid some folks will be spraying a lot of lead trying to anchor a big deer.
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Post by drs on May 28, 2006 6:32:12 GMT -5
Kentucky also permits the use of .22 Caliber Centerfires for Deer. Personally, I think they are a poor choice, for Deer sized game, due to their bullet construction, which is intended for Varmints. Minimum caliber should be .243" (6 mm), and the smallest cartridge, usuable for Deer, would be (IMHO) a 7.62 X 39 m/m at < 100 yards.
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Post by mbogo on May 28, 2006 8:44:14 GMT -5
Both bullet and shot selection would be critical but the larger .22 centerfires are capable of cleanly killing deer.
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Post by mbogo on May 28, 2006 8:45:37 GMT -5
They are probably a much better choice for deer than a .410 is.
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Post by drs on May 28, 2006 10:20:56 GMT -5
They are probably a much better choice for deer than a .410 is. You're CORRECT on the .410 slug issue! |
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Post by dmduck on May 29, 2006 19:32:19 GMT -5
7.62 x 39 will kill deer ....but I agree at less than 100 yrds ..... some of the 22cal centerfires have great accuracy and will also put a deer down with proper shot placement . Just like a .17 will drop a coyote within it's limits ...
The main thing to consider is KNOW you firearm and it's capabilities .... and every Tom, Dick and Harry out there hunting don't spend suffient time on a range to clearly know the true capabilities of their firearm or their own capabilities as a shooter ......
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Post by huxbux on May 29, 2006 20:26:15 GMT -5
The main thing to consider is KNOW you firearm and it's capabilities .... and every Tom, Dick and Harry out there hunting don't spend suffient time on a range to clearly know the true capabilities of their firearm or their own capabilities as a shooter ......[/quote]
Well said
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Post by pbr on Jun 11, 2006 20:17:09 GMT -5
It sure wouldn't be my choice for me or my kids to use deer hutning.
.243 is minimum and even those need some very selective shot selection.
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Post by jrbhunter on Jun 11, 2006 20:38:21 GMT -5
22's are fine. Proper bullet, proper shot placement, proper range. Just because every Tom-Dick-Harry doesn't make the best decisions doesn't mean we put laws in place to prevent them from making a mistake. More deer will be wounded because Billy didn't line his 30-06 in than because Joe's small caliber at 4,200 fps didn't have enough power. Where's the law against all those pie plate accuracy guys?
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Jun 12, 2006 7:31:39 GMT -5
It sure wouldn't be my choice for me or my kids to use deer hutning. .243 is minimum and even those need some very selective shot selection. Ditto. |
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Post by jkd on Jul 17, 2006 13:25:32 GMT -5
They've been knockin' down deer in Texas and several other southern states with .223's for years... and a hot load ballistic tip .223 is going to have a lot more knock down power even out to 150 than any of the .44 mag or .357 mag pistol rounds do at considerably closer ranges...
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Post by Decatur on Jul 17, 2006 15:04:07 GMT -5
I agree that the .22 centerfires are probably enough medicine for deer. I also think it's a good way to start out kids. They have enough to think about regarding shooting accurately without having to worry about recoil too.
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Post by drs on Jul 18, 2006 7:08:25 GMT -5
For me the smallest cartridge I'd use for Deer sized game would be the 7.62 X 39 m/m in a bolt action rifle, at ranges < 100 yards.
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