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LEADING A RUNNING DEER....POLL

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Old 10-31-2005, 09:41 AM
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How far in front of the deer would you lead (shooting with a 12 ga slug)a runner, at mid stirde, when its 100 - 125 yards in front of you running from right to left?
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Old 10-31-2005, 09:58 AM
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I would have to be in the situation to ultimately decide, but I would try to stop him or watch when he did. You didn't take alot of things into consideration...wind, terrain, other hunters. I normally wouldn't take a shot like this.
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Old 10-31-2005, 10:30 AM
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I would never shoot at a running deer at that distance with a slug gun to begin with .Dang stupid if you ask me
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Old 10-31-2005, 10:45 AM
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Not a good idea.

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Old 10-31-2005, 11:00 AM
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I'm with CD on this one.
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Old 10-31-2005, 11:11 AM
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Should never try that shot. Even if you hit it your just as likely to hit it in the hams or gut. If you can't get a better shot than that then the deer wins on that day.
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Old 10-31-2005, 12:09 PM
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While I have killed several game animals on the run with a high powered rifle,I would not attempt it at 100 yards with a shotgun or muzzle loader.
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Old 10-31-2005, 12:38 PM
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While I have killed several game animals on the run with a high powered rifle,I would not attempt it at 100 yards with a shotgun or muzzle loader.
Agree!
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Old 10-31-2005, 01:59 PM
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I was hoping I would find an "April Fool" on about the 5th post.
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Old 10-31-2005, 03:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: stubblejumper

While I have killed several game animals on the run with a high powered rifle,I would not attempt it at 100 yards with a shotgun or muzzle loader.
ditto!!

i'm not sure i would feel too comfortable with a moving shot with a sluggun unless it's close. with a high powered rifle on the other hand i would hold just a little ahead of it.
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