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HK Dan · May 16th, 2008, 09:09 AM

Right in the ear works as well. Their skull isn't particularly rugged, but you want to make sure you have a pretty perpendicular shot so the round penetrates and doesn't ricochet off. I usually shoot right in front of the base of the ear (the temple). It's 100% so far.

If you're talking about hunting deer with a handgun, I'd have to go no lighter than a 10mm/.41 magnum, using a good hollow point (Hornady HP/XTP works very well).

Dan

May 16th, 2008, 09:09 AM	#19
HK Dan Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 187	Right in the ear works as well. Their skull isn't particularly rugged, but you want to make sure you have a pretty perpendicular shot so the round penetrates and doesn't ricochet off. I usually shoot right in front of the base of the ear (the temple). It's 100% so far. If you're talking about hunting deer with a handgun, I'd have to go no lighter than a 10mm/.41 magnum, using a good hollow point (Hornady HP/XTP works very well). Dan __________________ "You can't miss fast enough to win."