I voted 41-50. Using a 30-06 loaded to near max for my rifle. Slinging partitions on Texas Hill Country whitetails I still only see about 50% flop. This combo is way overkill and quite devastating to the insides. Even so, about half have gone quite a ways with nothing working in their clockworks.
And in response to rhoggman’s comment about hitting a deer in the spine and having it run, I too have seen a deer run after a spine shot.
And in response to rhoggman’s comment about hitting a deer in the spine and having it run, I too have seen a deer run after a spine shot.