Here in NY we used to be limited to shotguns for deer. The deer have become quite resistant to slugs. Years ago I shot a deer.. hit her perfectly( because that where I was aiming) yet I had no blood or hair and didn't recover her... proof that the 2.75 win foster slug can't hurt a 110lb doe.

Three years ago the state finally allowed rifles for deer. These deer that can withstand an 1 oz slug are easily killed with a 150g 3030 bullet. I suspect the deer will quickly build an immunity to underpowered rifles like the 30.30, thats why I have already ttransitioned to more powerful rounds.


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