Whitetail deer dummied by .416 Rigby

[tactical lever]

I will however heed the CGN advice and not use my Rigby. I will use a normal gun like my M1 Carbine. That way nobody should get upset that there was some meat damage.

No one is upset that you used the .416. It's a bit troubling that you think that has anything to do with it...

nah we buds motorcycle handlebar man

Maybe NHunter will lend me his 30-30 that performs like a 416 Rigby

It's really no mystery if you give it some thought. Practical experience is of some value, but you really don't have to wonder too much.

.416 Rigby firing a 400 gr. bullet at a top velocity of slightly over 2400 fps. Bullet is constructed to hold up on heavy game like Cape Buffalo. Bones of which have been known to flatten or cause FMJ bullets to come apart.

30-30 firing a 150 gr. bullet at slightly over 2400 fps (and a bit faster than the Rigby if we want to split hairs). Bullet is lightly constructed, and meant to open up on small Whitetail Deer, not renowned for difficulty to kill.

A big Buffalo can weigh ten times as much as normal sized WT buck.

The bullet diameter difference is 108 thousandths of an inch.

Why are people surprised when a medium bore doesn't blow light game to pieces?

 

[tactical lever]

I don't understand why someone posts something that is sure to get more negative than positive feedback and then gets offended and defensive when it goes south. Not wanting to stir the pot but, I think all the negative reactions to the op are warranted in this case. The term "dummied" shows a total lack of respect for the animal imo.

Agreed.

 

[tactical lever]

You know exactly why, the OP has been here long enough to know what his post would do for reactions.

There is words for such behavior.

If it's OK now for us to paint with a broad brush and use ageist prejudices, I'd say it's probably related to being from the "Hey! Look at me!" generation(s).

 

[smokin'stoegie]

I'm mostly disturbed by the OP's one comment. To suggest that the "boomers" are the ones who are opening the flood gates and ultimately are responsible for gun bans is highly insulting !!!
I'll guarantee that most of the people he claims he "hates" aren't the ones responsible for this current regime. Certainly didn't vote them in.
My guess, mostly people of his generation. Just my 2 cents.
Unethical hunting practices is one thing, but just don't call me a Liberal.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

If it's OK now for us to paint with a broad brush and use ageist prejudices, I'd say it's probably related to being from the "Hey! Look at me!" generation(s).

My term has the abbreviation A.W.

 

[smokin'stoegie]

Judging by a couple other threads the OP posted he doesn't even want to harvest deer, just kill one with as much theatrics as possible.
Doesn't bode well for the future.

 

[tactical lever]

My term has the abbreviation A.W.

Lol! Well with a little luck, self care, and the big riots deciding who among BLM and LBGQ-whatever is more importanter than veterans we'll outlive most of them!

 

[mg34]

tonite I shot a nice doe with my tc impact ml using a lee cast hollow base Minnie. I hit her in the head as the bullet does so much damage to meat in the for shoulder area, she dropped on the spot.

 

[Isobar1999]

Nah no ones knocking the 416 , they’re knocking your ridiculous thread title as well as the big-gun-brah-brag to your buddies.
I ain’t a boomer , not by a long way , but if I’m part of your generation (which I probably am) dude...you’re making us look bad here lololololol

 

[captonion]

Meh, I thought the thread title was funny, I'm not too thin skinned to get worked up over nothing..

 

[Power Pill]

240p? What is this the 90s?

 

[canadian hunter312]

You know exactly why, the OP has been here long enough to know what his post would do for reactions.

There is words for such behavior.

I don't think he was trolling, he seems too defensive. I'd say he honestly thought he was going to get internet high fives and nows he's being a cry baby because the plan backfired.

Good entertainment anyways.