36 caliber deer hunting

[Sparkitoff]

I am not going to do this, and I am not asking if you think it's a good idea. I just want to know if anyone has used a .36 rifle for deer hunting and how that turned out. The details of the load and shot distance is helpful.

There are some deer species where the .36 might be the bomb, like Muntjac, Chinese Water Deer, Pudu, Brokett Deer, and some deer-like antelope like Reedbok and such.

Any used the .36 rifle deer hunting?

 

[morehops52]

Not legal in many states

 

[Rifleman1776]

There are those who will disagree. But, IMHO, anything under a .45 with prb is too small for deer hunting. Reason is their small size and light weight allows them to run out of energy very quickly. You want your hunt to be humane. A .45 does fine but stay away from smaller.

 

[andy52]

.40 in the minimum here in Missouri and I won't even go that small to make humane kills.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

I have a nice light 35 caliber half stock I'm thinking about using for javelina next spring. A big javelina might weigh 50 or 60 lbs on the hoof. I've also shot some double patched ball loads at 25 yards with good enough accuracy for the purpose. 2 1/2" group total with two distinct groups. It should be a real killer of a load. Has anyone tried it?
I do have bigger medicine for deer.

 

[rafterob]

What is legal in your state dictates the answer. But a .36 with enough power would probably do the job. But you know, the right tool for the right job!

 

[nchawkeye]

You gonna shoot them between the eyes or behind the ear?