Same here. I have about 1200rds of 6.8, with about 25% of that being hunting ammo. I just don't go through it as fast as 5.56.
i use SLR and Syrac adjustable blocks, no recoil at all, just a gentle push to the rear
Are you saying you believe something like the .223 is a Optimum deer caliber. I can tell you when that 250 lb mature buck steps out at 200 yards I will feel much better having in my hands a .243 or bigger. And if you really believe killing a big buck is the same as human. Deer shot and hit any place but perfect with a .223 is a lost deer more times then not. A human hit anywhere with a .223 might not kill him but he is down. That being said my grandkids use a .223 and shots are kept 100 yards or less. I don't know much about the 6.8 buts looks like it would be good caliber out to 200 yards
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Did I ever say it was "optimum"? No, not really. I know of a number of calibers that could do as well or better on deer. The same as on people.
You really think I don't know about physics, biology, wound ballistics and trauma? I assure you, I do, and I guarantee I have enough personal experience to rely on. My question was what makes it less lethal on deer than on humans? We don't have the same kind of speed and endurance a deer has, but we do have opposable thumbs and medical kits.... in fact, given a less-than-optimum shot placement, I'd put the odds on a human's long-term survival over a deer's. Personally. Given modern medical science.
Deer aren't some kind of mythical unstoppable beasts without landing a massive 300-grain bullet directly in the center bullseye.
I'll stand by it - there is nothing inherently MORE deadly about ANY cartridge to humans than it is to deer. They are flesh and blood and lungs and hearts and livers, just like we are. Get over it. They aren't dangerous or hard-to-kill game.
Haha... in fact, a shot that transects both lungs (with or without the heart) is probably a hell of a lot easier to land on a deer of nearly ANY size than it is on a human. lol
You can find 6.8 at Academy and Bass Pro every day. There's not tons and tons and tons of brands, bullets and styles, but you can certainly find plinking ammo for sighting in, and hunting ammo. It's not all that difficult.
That is not what i said. Either delete the entire post or delete what is offensive.
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lol your funny
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