222 Barnes TSX on Deer

[L. Cooper]

While it is true that my assumption about what "deer" meant is misleading in this case, I will still argue that there is no real reason to use centerfire .22's on anything larger than coyotes, and there are several valid arguments against their use for larger game

Just because it has been done is not a reason to do it again. The fact that something is legal does not make it ethical. Slavery has been legal at times.

Meat damage can be minimized with shot placement and bullet selection even more than by reducing bullet diameter and weight. If you can argue that perfect bullet placement makes the .22's suitable, then perfect bullet placement with heavier and larger bullets will be just as effective and efficient.

I have hunted for a long time and seen shot, and shot myself, a lot of game from gophers to moose. I am absolutely convinced that there will be (no matter how consciencious the hunter is) times when things don't go quite right. As my Grandfather once told me, "If you ain't never missed, you ain't done much shooting."

While big guns don't guarantee such situations, there is no doubt in my mind that sheer power is helpful at times. A bad shot is a bad shot with any cartridge, but sometimes imperfect shots can be salvaged by the sheer power of the round.

Fabsroman is right: there are a million "what ifs". I am simply arguing that you can cut them down to only 990,000 "ifs" if you use enough gun.

I think one of the 6mm rounds would be much better for the hunting Dom is planning.

See, Dom, you did start something didn't you.