I agree.A .243 and a 100 grain bullet. More importantly, a competant shot behind the gun.
All deer, react badly to correctly placed, deer legal bullets
Spot on Redmist.....
Hill or woodland Ade ?
Gentlemen,
What would you consider the minimum calibre for a Red Stag during the rut ?
Cheers Lads
Ade
Just a big beastie EEE, call it over 18 stones. I've grassed a few and been fortunate enough not to wound (currently touching wood, tree wood boys, tree wood !!!!). I heard of an experienced stalker recently who has changed his mind on his 'minimum' choice of calibre after clipping a shoulder using .243. The bullet deflected upwards and not to where he had intended, with the obvious consequences. So with this in mind, I wondered what the common consensus was on a 'minimum' for a big boy !
Ade
I think Muntjac are much tougher critters than most - including Roe! I've shot them with a 30.06 using 180 grain winchester silvertip heads. Hell of a 'thump', but surprisingly little meat damage as it is a very solid penetrating round. I expect only a small amount of the energy was imparted in the animal. Less damage than a smaller faster round though, so hardly overkill?
MS