.45 AUTO ...is it enough at bow range?

[RipperIII]

I've posted this in the deer section, forgot about this handgun section.
I want to hunt a hot spot tomorrow a.m.
It's thick and deer get on you quick.
Lots of pics of bucks cruising by at about 15 yards from my stand...making a rifle shot awkward.
Is .45 auto sufficient?
I have some +P rounds ...what say ya'll?

 

[menhadenman]

I don’t know but as a 1911 fan I agree that shooting a deer with a 45 ACP could be an enjoyable experience.

Bullet choice will make all the difference.

 

[Robust Redhorse]

If you are a good shot and have decent bullets, then have at it!


I've got them with a .40 and a 9mm at that range, with good bullets.



Never lost a deer to a short range handgun shot.

 

[Robust Redhorse]

More deadly than a bow (IMO).

 

[godogs57]

I’ve killed bucks with my 1911 twenty or so yards plenty of times. My best results have been with Remington Golden Saber loads but Black Talons work fine as well. I’m sure there are plenty others that would do the job just as good.

 

[Evergreen]

Man that things back to back world war champions, I think you'd be fine at that range

 

[Gbass4567]

With hardcast swc ammo you should be good to 40 yards with through and through penetration as long as it's +p