It is not a constant figure and is influenced by velocity, changing as the bullet decelerates down range. What bullet would be best to use for taking deer. My next gun will be a 280 Ackley Improved, which will bridge the gap well, but thats a few years out I think. I call yall closet hunters because many did it for years before admitting to it. Two factors influence this: sectional density and ballistic coefficiency. It may be possible- but a.22 caliber pellet rifle will not RELIABLY kill a deer, and it is probably not legal in your area. It has the capability to take … This amount of mass at 1200 fps gives about 32 ft/lbs of energy (about 43.5 Nm). How “hollow” it is depends on application and the manufacturer. Don’t play around with it. BTW folks, I think he is talking about a .224 bullet for a .223 Remington round, not a .22 rimfire Respuesta Guardar. Its a matter if its going to die from the damage the bullet caused or by the infection that wound catches after a week or two. Not sure about the headshot suggestion, Not sure if a 22 would penetrate the skull..however taking a deer in this manner is highly illegal and I would not advise it. Distance, the type of bullet, the ability to shoot and even the retention of meat. When shooting at the head or neck, a fast, frangible bullet is best to disrupt tissue instantly. The question of how far can a bullet travel has been the subject of heated debates among shooters for years. The .22 inch rim-fire are usually used for vermin control (rats and rabbits) but can be used effectively, when loaded with the correct ammunition, to kill young cattle, horses, sheep, deer*, goats, and pigs up to 100kg, when shooting from a short distance (from 5-25cm away). Use these figures to inform your choice. This will be lethal if the round is placed correctly. Lots of bullets will kill a deer, some are just more forgiving if you dont do your part. Yes, a 22 lr will kill a deer if the shot is placed into a vital area and the bullet used has good expansion qualities, otherwise the shot will probably result in the deer dying a slow painful death after running for a long distance. With the right bullet, and waiting for the right shot or passing it up there's nothing wrong with a .223 for deer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. And what about other quarry, like sika deer? Light bullets are designed to break up on contact so they do not ricochet. People underestimate the 22. Too much expansion which will result in surface wounds only. 14 respuestas. Sectional Density (SD) is simply the bullet’s calibre or diameter in relation to its weight. I have killed 2 deer with a 22 magnum. The same is true of .300blk subs. But it is not the best choice for hunting deer. I won't use it again. it may kill a deer if you were lucky. A deer, an elephant, etc. One of my close friends is a native chap, who is an incredible deer hunter he uses . A larger bullet will be more humane, and more accurate. Most of them were bang flops. Don’t choose it because it’s fashionable or fast. 22 magnum is NOT an appropriate choice for deer hunting. You don't have to spend a fortune on a bullet to kill deer with. These mild old cartridges will kill deer, but you'd better be close and careful. It will also require patience and solid marksmanship but it is very doable. I bought the gun mostly for coyotes and gophers. The guide was dismayed, but … However, assuming it’s legal to use on deer where you live, I still tend to agree with Mel Tappan’s assessment of the .22 hornet for deer hunting in his book Survival Guns (p90-91): You need a bigger rifle! A .24 caliber minimum excludes all the .22 centerfires with heavy bullets designed for deer but allows the .25-20 and .32-20 (well under 400 ft.-lbs. It has the capability to take life at long distances. By comparison, the classic heart/lung shot calls for a slower- expanding bullet that penetrates the hide and possibly the ribcage and then continues to expand, causing internal hydrostatic and mechanical tissue damage as it imparts all that stored energy within the bullet before exiting. I also have some 64 grain partitions i haven't loaded yet, but will soon, and I'm looking forward to those. A bullet’s trajectory and terminal ballistics are governed by its ability to be aerodynamic or retain energy for effectiveness. A 22 caliber hole through a lung will kill a deer its just going to be a matterof how long it takes to bleed out. It also lacks overall kinetic energy to take deer down. Nosler has designed a polycarbonate- tipped bullet in both varmint (rapid expansion) and deer (predictable expansion construction). Because of the muscular nature of this part, only a heavy bullet can get a deer down. As stated before, will it? Also it is illegal to hunt deer in PA with a 22. and no it's not a stupid question better to ask than to try and have an injured animal suffer needlessly. It is illegal to hunt deer in New Hampshire with a .22. This article like should likely have been entitled “Penetrate, Rip, Smash, Crush, Tear, Destroy: the Delicate Art of Deer Hunting” which is a bit more descriptive of the matter at hand.Wounding ballistics as applied to muzzleloaders, slug guns, handguns, and centerfire rifles has lived in the dark ages for centuries. Last edited by timberghost; 11-18-2008 at 08:39 PM. yes..but shot placement is crucial with a 22. aim behind the eyes, in the ear, or just below the ear and they will die. steer with a ruger 10/22, as for bear, moose a close shot to a soft spot such as an eye/throat will kill just as dead as a .700 nitro. The use of heavy bullets causes massive meat loss around the affected area. 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