Average Deer Approx Chest Height - Measured in Inches - Help Needed

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What would you say the average whitetail deer measures from the top of their back to the bottom of their chest, measured behind the shoulder/elbow broadside?

By average deer I am talking about a nice mature doe or a 2 to 4 year old moderate buck.

Got a guess or actual stats?
 
16" is a good dimensional reference used in a fair few "ranging reticles" and hasn't steered me wrong with MilDot ranging either.

You'll be plus-or-minus a bit, but 16" back-to-brisket is a good start IMO.

-M
 
If you are using a mil-dot scope it is fairly easy, I use approx 18" back to brisket. What this allows me to do is range the animal very easily, 18" is 1 mil @ 500 yards, approx. if going from back to hoof , i use approx 36" 2 mils @ 500 or 1 mill at 1000, 1.5 at 750. and so on.I think this is what I am getting from your post. I make a chart with target sizes in mils when learning the system. Also a click chart in mils and inches for your cartridge. Helps to quick reference and learn to gauge your target with practice. If you are using mil dots for this, and get proficient at it, your laser range finder will be back up. batteries don't go dead on mil dots,lol. AND if u get good, it will be much faster to range and not take your eyes off the game. These are approx measurements, but will definitely get the lead into the engine room if you do your part.
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
If you are using a mil-dot scope it is fairly easy, I use approx 18" back to brisket. What this allows me to do is range the animal very easily, 18" is 1 mil @ 500 yards, approx. if going from back to hoof , i use approx 36" 2 mils @ 500 or 1 mill at 1000, 1.5 at 750. and so on.I think this is what I am getting from your post. I make a chart with target sizes in mils when learning the system. Also a click chart in mils and inches for your cartridge. Helps to quick reference and learn to gauge your target with practice. If you are using mil dots for this, and get proficient at it, your laser range finder will be back up. batteries don't go dead on mil dots,lol. AND if u get good, it will be much faster to range and not take your eyes off the game
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Quoted for TRUTH.

I have a little peel-n-stick label chart written in pen, which lives in the rear flip cap of my scope. I have columns for deer and coyote, side by side.

-M
 
Just wanted to say that the vitals are a smaller target than the entire chest area. Not trying to be a #### just figure with a question like that it should be mentioned. I am no expert but Id hate to see someone practising at the range shooting 16-20 inch groups thinking they are good to go come deer season.
 
mlehtovaara said:
Just wanted to say that the vitals are a smaller target than the entire chest area. Not trying to be a #### just figure with a question like that it should be mentioned. I am no expert but Id hate to see someone practising at the range shooting 16-20 inch groups thinking they are good to go come deer season.
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The OP is trying to establish a measurement to accurately RANGE the game, so he can consistently aim and place shots in the vitals and not concerned with grouping shots within the depth of the brisket.
 
Right on Wapiti....I do have a range finder but there are lots of times when I don't want to reach for it. I am actually going to use the pins on my bow to help confirm yardage from 25 to 40 yards, just something extra to add to the game.
 
When sitting on a stand it is easy to range a bunch of different landmarks and keep track of the known distances to different shooting lanes. Still hunting on the ground is a totally different ball of wax. At archery distances, the time and movement expended trying to range an animal and then get set up to shoot can easily blow the opportunity at hand. Best of luck finding a system that works.
 
oops i guess i was a bit off lol. guess I'm used to seeing guys like this
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i know thats still probably under 25
 
According to Nosler's No.4 the average is 19" for a mature buck, regardless of whether it is a 175lb animal or a 275lb animal.
 
being from the prairies i used a square bale turned on side. It is 18 inches and then turned my muzzleloader scope to a set power of choice and would figure out the ranges in the milldot using that measurement. Always worked for me. Just remember to crank it to the same power everytime for ranging.
 
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