pistol caliber carbines

[turkeydad]

i have a ruger pc 9 with bsa stealth tactical r/g/b mil dot sight any body think you could deer hunt with this thing if using a hot round like 9bple say up to bout 75 yards sorry was trying to put in pic but cant seem to figure out how to attach

[Guest 70below]

If you're confident in the accuracy of your rifle and your own capability, I don't see why that combination would be sufficient for deer. That round might be pretty devastating to meat though if you don't make a clean quick kill.

[Guest JustMyLuck]

I wouldn't be comfortable deer hunting with a 9mm. (particularly at 75 yards).

Too many better calibers out there for the job.

JML

[mk19]

you could but i wouldn't do it.

[Moped]

I'd rather go with a .357mag than a 9mm. 9mm is a bit light in the pants for hunting.

[Smith]

While you could I don't see much reason for it.

[wjh2657]

My philosophy: Use 12 gauge slug or .308/.243 for deer. (9MM is for humans!) Of course that could depend on the size of deer in your area. Here in the ridge country of Tennessee they get big enough that even the .243 may not work if it isn't a solid hit, I just don't think 9MM would get it as an effective round.

[Guest 1817ak47]

might kill the deer, but could take a few days or several hours to die or stop moving, don't want to lose your prize. we have had them run from getting hit in the neck with 12 ga slug, that was less than a 1/8 mi though

[Jasongar8]

you could but i wouldn't do it.

I'd rather go with a .357mag than a 9mm. 9mm is a bit light in the pants for hunting.

While you could I don't see much reason for it.

+1! There is no reason to chance it in my opinion, just so you can say you did it.

[Guest 70below]

Just to clarify.......I think you could do it, but if you have other options, there definitely are better choices. If its what you have, and aren't looking to get anything else, out of the carbine you should see .357 type velocities, particularly with that snappy load. A heavier +P load would be preferable though, 124 or 147.

[Oh Shoot]

Short of TEOTWAWKI, I can't see it as effective or humane option.

- OS

[kwe45919]

If you're up to the challenge, I say why not try it once. If it works out in your favor and the hunt/kill is satisfactory, then you could have some serious braggin rights....

[Guest Muttling]

My up close and personal deer rifle (e.g. heavy brush gun) is a .44 magnum Ruger Deerfield which I suppose would be considered a pistol caliber carbine. I don't understand why someone would hunt deer with a 9mm unless they're more interested in bragging rights than clean kills.

[Kevo]

I can only assume that this could be done with a perfect head shot or with the deer facing you so the bullet destroys the heart & lungs. Maybe you could start out with cats and dogs and slowly work your way up to deer. For the record I have several cats and dogs and love them all. BUT my country bumpkin friends control the animal population with rimfires. Ask around, maybe someone is having a pest problem and you could help them and find out what happens after you pull the trigger. Happy Hunting!

[turkeydad]

thanks for all the input I guess Ill take my maadi arm on the deer hunt where we are going is very brushy id say 50 yards most likely be the longest shot I dont feel like I use the carbine enough. . .lol

[Magiccarpetrides]

A 9mm would be quite inhumane...if you want to showcase your hunting prowess use a crossbow.