[Terry G]

Don't do it. I live in a Whitetail rich area and have found Deer on my property every year that have been wounded and escaped only to die painfully and for nothing. Usually from arrow wounds, but also from gunshot's that are bad hit's (non-vital areas) or from ineffective caliber's. I say this as a AR lover, the .223 is often the culprit of lost Deer. Use an adequate rifle caliber and bring home the venison. I have used, and my Son uses .30/06 and have never lost or even had to track deer more than 80 yards. Whitetail Deer are tough animals and deserve better than to die slowly and become Coyote food. Last years Buck, one .30/06 from a Browning X-Bolt.

 

[Terry G]

Why do people kill deer with a Bow and Arrow?

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Much longer season, for one. If you like Hunting, Bow and now Crossbow, give you much more time in the woods. Today's compound bows and crossbows are accurate killing machines out to whatever your skill level is. They kill by blood loss mostly, not shock. And I've already said I've found plenty dead with an arrow or bolt in them and lost to the hunter. Give up the 9MM. Bragging rights aren't worth it.

 

[Terry G]

If you wish to hunt Deer with a handgun, you really need to look at the magnums, .357, .41, .44, or the super revolvers .480 etc. The 10MM sounds like it might do, but I have no experience with it. Shot placement is vital with any gun. I have no disdain for 9MM's, some of my best friends are 9MM's. Just not for Whitetail.