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Kreyzhorse · September 24, 2007, 07:16 PM

In Kentucky, any centerfire cartridge is legal to hunt with. With that said, I'd be very reluctant to shoot a deer at 100 - 200 yards with a 22-250. I'd certainly go .243 or on up. Part of hunting is doing it as humane as possible and to ensure that, you must use an appropriate caliber. As you know, you don't always make the perfect shot.

I'm glad you are getting a chance to hunt and I hope you do well. If I were you, I'd look at a .308. Great power, accurate and the recoil is moderate.

September 24, 2007, 07:16 PM	#12
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	In Kentucky, any centerfire cartridge is legal to hunt with. With that said, I'd be very reluctant to shoot a deer at 100 - 200 yards with a 22-250. I'd certainly go .243 or on up. Part of hunting is doing it as humane as possible and to ensure that, you must use an appropriate caliber. As you know, you don't always make the perfect shot. I'm glad you are getting a chance to hunt and I hope you do well. If I were you, I'd look at a .308. Great power, accurate and the recoil is moderate. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson