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How much Energy to kill a Deer?
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 829036" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>BINGO!!! Shot placement is very key to determine how much energy is needed, and what diameter and weight bullet you will need to do the job. This is what I have been saying, when I was comparing the 7mm vs the .338 calibers. I don't make shoulder shots. Rarely have, and try my best not to. I usually go for the soft area (rib cage) directly behind the shoulder, in that little "button" or divit, and that button will clip the heart and both lungs. Clean, quick, and humane, with VERY minimal meat loss.</p><p> </p><p>If you hit in the tender vitals, it don't matter what size bullet you shoot them with. If you're going for a meat shot, like a shoulder shot, to get to the heart, then of course you're gonna want a monster bore caliber with ALOT more kinetic energy. That makes perfect sense. However nobody has yet to discuss this, or mention this, when we have had our caliber vs caliber discussions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 829036, member: 12995"] BINGO!!! Shot placement is very key to determine how much energy is needed, and what diameter and weight bullet you will need to do the job. This is what I have been saying, when I was comparing the 7mm vs the .338 calibers. I don't make shoulder shots. Rarely have, and try my best not to. I usually go for the soft area (rib cage) directly behind the shoulder, in that little "button" or divit, and that button will clip the heart and both lungs. Clean, quick, and humane, with VERY minimal meat loss. If you hit in the tender vitals, it don't matter what size bullet you shoot them with. If you're going for a meat shot, like a shoulder shot, to get to the heart, then of course you're gonna want a monster bore caliber with ALOT more kinetic energy. That makes perfect sense. However nobody has yet to discuss this, or mention this, when we have had our caliber vs caliber discussions. [/QUOTE]
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