[quote=1bigdude]I often wonder why when I read threads referring to lite caliber and or lite bullets for any game hunting. Why not just go up in bullet weight such as this op 75 to 100 gr well constructed bullet, recoil difference is almost nil.
Will it kill deer sure it will but so does a .22 short if placed properly.
I have had 2 shoulder surgeries in my life one was a total replacement to my butt stock shoulder three months prior to hunting season all I did was go from a 300wsm to a 257 Roberts with 117 gr8 bullets that season to kill 4 deer.
[quote=AbeJohnsen][quote=eyeball]After shooting coyotes with them I would pass on planning deer hunting, but I'm sure they would work well doing head/neck shots.
I completely agree here , not a bullet I'd plan on using. If it's all I have I'll drive a model T to work but you can bet I'll be scrounging to buy a better car as soon as I can. Why take a chance when you know a 100 grain is a more sure option in a .243? I shoot deer mostly with a .270. I"ve got 100 gain bullets for it But in the .277 diameter they're varming bullets. Would I use one if that's all I had and a nice deer walked out 50 yards ahead? Probably, if I thought I could hit it in the neck or head. But wouldn't plan a hunt with them. For deer in my .270 I use 130, 140, and sometimes 150 grain bullets(usually 130s) because they're designed to penetrate and expand in a deer size animal. Why use a varmint bullet for deer size game game? You're temping fate.
