Who uses a single shot for deer

[rondog]

Got my first deer Jan. 11th with a single round from a .44 mag carbine. It whistled right through the chest, took out both lungs. I don't think it even slowed down. Even though this was a large mulie doe, I was surprised at how small and frail deer really are structurally. Not even as stout as most humans.

What really surprised me was the "WHAP" of the bullet striking the animal, I wasn't expecting to hear that. Two other does were taken within minutes of mine, and I heard those bullets hit too. Those shooters were using a suppressed .300 blk, so the impact was very distinct.

 

[Agent1209]

I do!

 

[Elkins45]

I've kinda lost track over the years, but I would say that my 50 caliber muzzle loader has more kills than any other rifle in my safe, and that probably 50% of my deer have been taken during the muzzle loader season, including my first one.

So yeah, I hunt with a single shot all the time.

 

[Frostbite]

Perception

I beleive that to consider a single shot rifle a disadvantage is a question of perspective. From the hunter who can afford to wait for a still deer's point of view, I guess it does not make much difference.
We hunt in team and make drives. Deer stands still after it has been shot. Although I have killed more deer with my muzzleloader than with my other (a semi .270 and a pump 30-06) rifles, I feel more confident with the .270 semi. I sometimes wished I had it in my hands instead of the muzzleloader. Not because the muzzleloader is not capable, but because the semi is capable of more.