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Old 11/03/11, 07:20 PM
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Did some forensics today and discovered that the .22 had indeed penetrated the skull, must have just missed the sweet spot. Bought a 9mm today, shouldn't have any more problems...

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Old 11/03/11, 08:19 PM
 
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We have had troubles with a .22 lr standard velocity too. Switch to high velocity. We did and the 18 mo old steer we just did last week dropped like a rock.
You got the right spot...wrong ammo
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Old 11/03/11, 08:32 PM
 
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I did several hogs the last few weeks. I usually use a mild 38 Spl semi wadcutter, but I like to vary the weapon and loads. On the old sow I used a 1911 with a 200 gr JHP. It went through the head and right down the neck into the lungs, where it stopped. Didn't hurt a bit of meat, luckily.

Watch out for your 9mm doing the same.
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Old 11/11/11, 07:35 AM
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good heavens - count me as NOT a fan of .22 for dispatching livestock humanely.
Me too!
Granted, we only have bigger critters, primarily cattle, but I've seen one too many who wouldn't die from a .22 shot.
A .243 is the livestock killer at our house.
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Old 11/12/11, 09:20 AM
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oh my...I will never make it as a homesteader....
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Old 11/12/11, 03:30 PM
 
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Where the hey can you go to learn about .22 ammo?

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.22 cal. short? Long? Long rifle? Magnum? 223? The low velocity .22 cal. rounds are for plinking only and don't pack much of a punch. A 223 would have taken part of the head off.
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Old 11/12/11, 03:56 PM
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Where the hey can you go to learn about .22 ammo?
Here's a good place to start:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php
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Old 11/12/11, 05:56 PM
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Ditto on what Goat Servant, Topside & some others said.
So sorry your first experience was such a bad one though. It makes it awfully tough until the next time goes easy.
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Old 11/12/11, 06:06 PM
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I do have this .44 magnum ...

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I'm pretty sure it will do the job.
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Old 11/12/11, 06:34 PM
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As a reminder make sure your legs are clear of the kill zone when firing....with 9mm ammo I'd expect the bullet would exit the skull, brain, and keep on going...Stick with a
.22 in the right location and the deal should be done instantly....Stay safe...Topside
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Old 11/12/11, 08:09 PM
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What Goat Servant said.
The BACK of the head is the proper place

This site has animated versions of the proper bullet trajectories:

http://www.vdpam.iastate.edu/HumaneEuthanasia/anat.htm
Thank you for this link.
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post states it skipped off if thats so then you should have shot straight into the skull not on a angle as it caused the bullet to ricochet off.
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Old 11/14/11, 11:59 AM
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post states it skipped off if thats so then you should have shot straight into the skull not on a angle as it caused the bullet to ricochet off.
You must of missed the follow up post with the pic!
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If could make a suggestion. While .22 is an all around round that will drop plenty of animals. When it comes to an animal that has to have a mercy kill, I perfer overkill. From the head up Im not too concerned with saving anything. A .357 is a good choice. The .357 can shoot .38 as well. More then enough to kill anything quick and clean. .38 for smaller animals and the .357 for larger. Again overkill, but I rather make a bigger hole and sleep better
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