22 Hornet for Deer

[meta_gabbro]

60 gr TMK at 2200 impact ruined this large-bodied buck's day. Busted ribs going in (slight quarter toward), destroyed one lung, went through the back of the other, through the diaphragm, into guts, no exit. He went 10 yds, but was alive for a few minutes before his head went down - presumably since it only clipped his offside lung.

Hey Pete, was this out of the Stowaway? What distance was that at, 50ish?

 

[PistolPete]

Yes, and yes.

I also witnessed 2 more deer this season shot with the 60 TMK @ ~2200 impact. One doe, behind the shoulder, textbook wound, quick kill, no exit. Another doe, shot quartering toward, appeared to have broken the front leg, no blood, never found her.

 

[meta_gabbro]

Dang, sorry about the missed recovery, but good to have the data points. Thanks! I'm still waffling on snagging a Stowaway for myself.