Frog48
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A guy I know claims that his uncle was charged by a deer, while hunting, after taking a shot and only minor wounding the deer. His uncle was injured before his hunting buddy managed to fatally shoot the deer. Neither men were carrying a secondary weapon.
I know that the statistical probability of this happening is rather remote, and that deer are usually scared of humans. However, it got me thinking that it probably wouldnt be a bad idea to carry a handgun while hunting, just in case.
My question is... is .45 ACP adequately powerful enough to take down a deer, in an emergency situation? I realize that bigger revolver calibers are ideal, but the most powerful handgun I currently own is a 1911, therefore .45 ACP.
Any thoughts/comments are encouraged. Thanks!
I know that the statistical probability of this happening is rather remote, and that deer are usually scared of humans. However, it got me thinking that it probably wouldnt be a bad idea to carry a handgun while hunting, just in case.
My question is... is .45 ACP adequately powerful enough to take down a deer, in an emergency situation? I realize that bigger revolver calibers are ideal, but the most powerful handgun I currently own is a 1911, therefore .45 ACP.
Any thoughts/comments are encouraged. Thanks!