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How much Energy to kill a Deer?
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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 333297" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>Just for the record, those numbers you posted are what I use to determine the length of my shot. I know that 2995 fps at 1000 ft of elevation I am able to reach 1200yrds with 1477fps and 1008#'s of energy. This in my humble opinion is sufficient at killing game. However, I have not practiced to that range. I have only had success in hitting a target at 1070yrds but not consistently. Therefore I know that through practice I am only comfortable to shoot to approx. 800yrds because I know that I am capable of hitting my target accurately at that distance. </p><p></p><p>So to your original question of energy. I use the 1000# or apprx.1600fps rule. If the energy is there, then I will shoot below the prescribed velocity. But as others have discussed I choose the ability to shoot that distance over all else. If I am not comfortable in making the shot, I don't take it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /> JE makes a good point in allowing your bullet to dictate the style of hunting that you want to achieve. Hence my original post.</p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 333297, member: 13275"] Just for the record, those numbers you posted are what I use to determine the length of my shot. I know that 2995 fps at 1000 ft of elevation I am able to reach 1200yrds with 1477fps and 1008#'s of energy. This in my humble opinion is sufficient at killing game. However, I have not practiced to that range. I have only had success in hitting a target at 1070yrds but not consistently. Therefore I know that through practice I am only comfortable to shoot to approx. 800yrds because I know that I am capable of hitting my target accurately at that distance. So to your original question of energy. I use the 1000# or apprx.1600fps rule. If the energy is there, then I will shoot below the prescribed velocity. But as others have discussed I choose the ability to shoot that distance over all else. If I am not comfortable in making the shot, I don't take it. :cool: JE makes a good point in allowing your bullet to dictate the style of hunting that you want to achieve. Hence my original post. Tank [/QUOTE]
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