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Gun hunting in the rain
Will Tell:
I've always shoot them in the lung area. Big target and doesn't ruin any meat.
WhistlingBadger:
I hunt deer with a .270. Shots around here are usually 100-300 yards. The only one I've ever had to track was hit very, very badly--I misjudged the distance and broke his lower leg. Any chest/shoulder hits go do down on the spot, three jumps at the most. I have gut-shot a couple over the years, and even they tend not to go far before they lie down. Whole different game than archery.
Never tried a 44 mag lever; I'd guess it's shorter range but hits hard. I can't think they'd go too far.
The bigger issue to me is keeping my scope lenses dry. Trying to shoot through a wet scope is no fun. Anyway, I guess you'll have had your hunt by the time you read this, so I'll just wish you good luck and happy TG!
Thomas
sleek:
I got lucky last night and dropped the tiniest little spike you ever saw, but it wasnt raining yet. Got both lungs and blew his heart completely in two. He still managed to go 50 yards with a broke left leg from the exit.
This was my friends .308 as the 250 yard shot was too much for my lever. I may rain hunt tomorrow though.
bjrogg:
That'll work. ;)
Bjrogg
Hawkdancer:
May not fill the freezer, but he ought to taste good! (=) -C-
Hawkdancer
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