The thing is I wanted to use my .22 Hornet for deer on that trip. I was all pumped for it. I guess that is why I placed my shot under the ear.
On that two day trip I saw hundreds of Deer if not a thousand. Around 60 of them within 20 yards, some of them within 10yds. It wasn't a matter of getting a deer. It was, which one do you want. Under those conditions, why not use a .223. Take your time. Pick your shot. Take it.
Where I live, You see 100 hunters to every deer you see, if you see a deer. The gun of choice (mandated my the DNR) 12ga or 20ga. We're not talking grains here we are talking a OZ or better. It is hard to pass on a shot, chances are It may be a year or two before the next one.
It's like fishing. I like 6lb test. I catch a s&#% load Bass and see no need for 20lb test. Maybe if a fish would break my line I would think about it, But I don't see it happining. Like I said; I catch a s&#% load Bass and I know what I'm doing.
I must say; I do like your writing style.
Last edited by Muddog; 11/09/05.
