Yep. If you and the rifle have the ability, go for it. My only criteria is if the cartridge is capable and I can shoot at least a 2" group at said range.
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Best Deer Hunting Cartridge
- Thread starter BIKER13
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can you hit a pie plate at 100 yards off hand with iron sights ?
I grew up in Ohio but I’ve only shot a couple beyond 100yrds most were under 30yrds. The opportunities were there, I just didn’t want to carry them further than I had to. Lol
Right now I use my back porch as a hunting stand. They usually hang out by my targets I have at 130yrds. Used a 6.5G last year and both does dropped on the spot.
Yep nearly like stealing from some of the loud mouth ones
My rifles are more capable than I am but I try to practice a lot…. Varmint hunting helps. After becoming a cripple, the smaller cartridges are more appealing. I’ll take a rifle that I can put the bullet where I want over a canon. Animals can walk if I’m not confident with the shot.
I used to hit one out to 150yrds with my 45colt Blackhawk running a 300 grn WFN. Now I use a scope and a tripod and can consistently hit a 2” target @220yrds.
Irons are a good skill but I’d say save it for the range or practice more. A pie plate might sound good but that’s a large margin for error. Once you add pressure/excitement and that’s a recipe for a wounded animal. I believe it’s a hunter’s responsibility to put the game down as quickly as possible and ego should stay at home. Just my opinion
It's not the caliber. Get a higher grade optic for low light conditions and that to me is the best investment
Wellllll then. How do you know how good it is ?? Asking for a friend. Lol 😂
