HALLAUSTIN
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I know henry isn't the strongest action out there but I like them. Which caliber would be better for deer and what is the furthest shot you would take on one?
True, however bear in mind in some states (Indiana for example) the only center fire rifles allowed for deer hunting are ones that shoot pistol ammunition. Otherwise your deer hunting options are shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun, or bow.James K said:Even so, either revolver cartridge is going to be less effective on deer than a rifle cartridge like the .30-30 or .308. I consider the .44 Magnum to be a 100 yard deer cartridge.
Armed_Chicagoan said:And a blunt-nosed 240 grain .44 bullet will bust right through light brush without getting deflected.
(Yes, I have heard all about Elmer Keith and Dirty Harry and how the .44 Magnum will kill deer and anything else at 200 miles on a dark day. I am talking about the real world, not a fluke shot or Hollywood fantasy.)
taylorce1 said:I agree with everything you said until this. The brush busting cartridge is a myth, even in light brush a .44 Magnum will be deflected. Maybe not enough to miss the kill zone, but maybe it will be enough. Never ever shoot through brush of any kind. Besides if you're shooting through brush how are you going to know what is beyond your target?