Ok 64 years old never weighed anything, always thought Bigger is Better.
When I first stated using a Muzzleloader I had a 45Cal. Used Recurve Bow made my own Arrows. If they hit they were used.
I ordered a 50Cal. Rifle, looked at it, sent it back told them to send me a 54Cal.
For years I used 20Ga. with Slugs and number 6 Shot for Turkeys. Thought a 12Ga. would be better hated it for Deer but great for Turkeys.
Finally as far as Firearms for Deer I like 20Ga. with Slugs, .54Cal. Patch and Ball, .50Cal. Inline with Cheap Shot Sabots.
Anymore use Crossbow with Carbon Bolts, 125Gr. Spitfires.
Went to a Museum today was surprised at the smaller calibers used years ago. .50Cal. was considered Large .
Ok have a .45Cal. Inline killed a 450 pound Boar Hog with it using 180Gr. XTP, pushed by 80Gr. Pyrodex RS but I still don't have Confidence in this Rifle. Got a 30-30 know it will kill Deer but once again no Confidence. Get right down to it I know shoot and wait let the Bullet do its Job.
Got a carry Pistol, .380, never have had to use it, thought about a 9MM. Listen to my wife save my money carry the .380 and hope I never have to use it.
Now in need to buy New Bolts and Heads for my Crossbow, thinking of changing, I'm using a Heavy Head. Regular Crossbow Scope is worthless because my Crossbow is set up for 30 Yards max.
My wife is telling me not to change anything that I'm in my 60's, bad health, go kill Deer with what I know works.
Been doing the same thing with Fishing my wife is having a fit. Saying leave things the way they are go catch fish.
I know she is right just thinking over the Internet.
oneshot
When I first stated using a Muzzleloader I had a 45Cal. Used Recurve Bow made my own Arrows. If they hit they were used.
I ordered a 50Cal. Rifle, looked at it, sent it back told them to send me a 54Cal.
For years I used 20Ga. with Slugs and number 6 Shot for Turkeys. Thought a 12Ga. would be better hated it for Deer but great for Turkeys.
Finally as far as Firearms for Deer I like 20Ga. with Slugs, .54Cal. Patch and Ball, .50Cal. Inline with Cheap Shot Sabots.
Anymore use Crossbow with Carbon Bolts, 125Gr. Spitfires.
Went to a Museum today was surprised at the smaller calibers used years ago. .50Cal. was considered Large .
Ok have a .45Cal. Inline killed a 450 pound Boar Hog with it using 180Gr. XTP, pushed by 80Gr. Pyrodex RS but I still don't have Confidence in this Rifle. Got a 30-30 know it will kill Deer but once again no Confidence. Get right down to it I know shoot and wait let the Bullet do its Job.
Got a carry Pistol, .380, never have had to use it, thought about a 9MM. Listen to my wife save my money carry the .380 and hope I never have to use it.
Now in need to buy New Bolts and Heads for my Crossbow, thinking of changing, I'm using a Heavy Head. Regular Crossbow Scope is worthless because my Crossbow is set up for 30 Yards max.
My wife is telling me not to change anything that I'm in my 60's, bad health, go kill Deer with what I know works.
Been doing the same thing with Fishing my wife is having a fit. Saying leave things the way they are go catch fish.
I know she is right just thinking over the Internet.
oneshot