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First and foremost let me cover the disclaimer... I live in SC. IT IS LEGAL. 100% Legal on private land to use a 22 rimfire to kill deer. I have it in writing from Charles Ruth of SCDNR. Secondly, Shots will be 40 yards and under, only head shots and from a scoped and proven Ruger rifle that will put 5 CCI minimags under a dime at 50. As well the stands will be over bait and only mature does will be taken. The only shot I will take is the spot between the earhole and eye socket. If the animal is nervous r moving too much, I'll pass. That simple.
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I've known folks that have used the stinger or velociters just behind the shoulder. They don't make it far. Put it in the ear and they don't go anywhere. Just because they are calm when you are about to shoot don't mean they wont move. Good luck!!! Good chance for a goat roping if you shoot enough of them with the 22
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Just because something is legal, does not make it a good idea. miles
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I shot a big wild dog about 20 yrs back that probably weighed 125ish. Hit him behind the shoulder with a Stinger at 40yds, he dropped like he fell out of the sky.
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What is the average body weight of these does?
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Savage 22 High Powder! enough said!
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The .22 LR stingers have dropped a few whitetail does for me; from behind the shoulder shots, let alone head shots.
Worked just as well as any more accepted round.
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What is the average body weight of these does? I wouldn't pull the trigger below 100 pounds live weight.
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Stingers, Yellow Jackets, Mini-Mag HP, Winchester 40 grain Power Point, CCI Velocitors.
Shoot for ear hole if head shooting or just a good soft tissue lung shot.
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Deer may be shot every day of the year with a 22lr. But their reasons for choosing it, are different than yours.
Not seeing why you want to? Just to brag about skill? Are you worried about bothering neighbors? Silencer would be nice, if legal. Added cost though. Traveling towards somebody and safety?
I wouldn't, but why not a 22 magnum, if you got one.
You got a tricked out 10/22 you want to play?
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I'd bet that at 40 yds. and under it could be done; given proper shot placement between ear hole and eye socket. I used to help a friend thin out woodchucks on a small field and out to at least 50 yards we did head shots with 22 LR and those usually were DRT. That was when I learned that a 22 LR has more killing power than I had thought. Based on viewing the results I was surprised by the penetration & destruction displayed even through bone at those ranges. Put one of those in the ear hole of a stationary deer and I doubt it will go far if it goes anywhere at all. Having said all that I'd still step up to at least my 22 Hornet for that scenario or else my buddies would be accusing me of "stunt shooting".
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Not interested in bragging, stunt shooting or playing. Just keeping the peace and want to not spook other deer. This is common...45 yards with CCI quiet22. So the rifle is spot on accurate and I am a decent shot and it's 100% legal and completely lethal and doesn't waste a tablespoon of meat. So, the questions isn't why, it's why not. Shooting a cannon guarantees nothing.
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Let us know the results, sure the proof will be in the pot.
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I love Stingers but I'd try the Browning HV's with the 40gr. I have really come to love those.
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Not interested in bragging, stunt shooting or playing. Just keeping the peace and want to not spook other deer. This is common...45 yards with CCI quiet22. So the rifle is spot on accurate and I am a decent shot and it's 100% legal and completely lethal and doesn't waste a tablespoon of meat. So, the questions isn't why, it's why not. Shooting a cannon guarantees nothing. It don't guarantee nothing, except for the odd times that we make mistakes. Assuming you can make one, it's good to have something that can drive a bullet home at f*cked up angles. Assuming you are 100% perfect, then you shouldn't have a problem, other than the obvious.
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Why use a 22 when there any many other options that will do the job better?
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Guys do it all the time, while holding a flash light, and drunk.
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I love Stingers but I'd try the Browning HV's with the 40gr. I have really come to love those.
Dave I'll look into that.
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