Thread: 22 magnum on reds

Why is that .22's are fine on goats but are unethical for deer?
In my experience anything that will kill a goat will kill a deer just fine; I think goats are harder to kill. And a big billygoat is much more tenacious of life than the average deer. Deer are easy to kill.
I wouldnt have a problem shooting a deer with a .22 magnum if I had the chance at less then 100metres, or a .22LR at less than 75 metres. Although I would have to think whether I would use solids or hollowpoints.
Certainly I think I would put money on the guy with the .22LR making a more reliable kill than a chap with a bow at the same range...