1500 FPS: a What Yardage Ethical for Deer

[emrah]

I'm surprised at the responses actually; especially the ones saying 200 yards would be ok. Didn't think it would be effective that far. I was thinking people would say 50 or 75 max. Maybe even not good enough at any range.

It's an NEI flat point (a little less flat point than the C309-170 but close).

If I'm honest, I'd say I'd be 100% confident hitting a 6" circle EVERY time at 75 yards max, accounting for gun, bullet and the occasional flyer.

Good to know it'll work if absolutely necessary.

Emrah

[lino]

I think the popularity of in lines, scoped muzzle loaders or any devices to make a muzzle loader shoot at long ranges detracts from the joy of shooting guns that harken to the old days. What is wrong with being proud that you were patient enough or careful enough (or sportsman enough) to take game at 50 to 75 yards. No hunter will starve if he wisely passes up long shots. He just might think of himself as being ethical.

[Sambar375WCF]

agree with above.

hence why we reach for these ol guns

S3W

[quilbilly]

Teddy I, personally, think that range, as a low end, is way too high.

Ditto

[Motor]

1700 f/s with a 180gr boolit from a 30-30 is pretty respectful. That's not much less than a factory loaded 170gr j-word. While you typically wouldn't be taking 200yard shots with this combination I'd say the boolit and load would be up to the task. Sighted in correctly any deed size game out to 150 yards should be routine.

Motor

[NavyVet1959]

The Type 99 Arisaka is a strong action. It can handle a pretty hot load -- a lot more than I need around here since I'm usually lucky to even be able to *see* past 50 yards due to the underbrush.

[rosst]

i am happy with my .30/30 load / performance out to 100 yards on Goats, Fallow n Red Deer - 197grn RCBS boolit at 1600 fps. 100 yard zero and 3'' down at 130 yds, a good chest shot will lay them low in short order.