re: Ruger .338 Compact Magnum with Zeiss conquest 3x9x50MC

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I have shot deer with 165gr out of my .30-06, so 185 isn't too crazy.

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I do too but consider how much slower that round is traveling. My handloaded 30-06 hunting rounds are in the 2600-2700fps range. I'm sure that .338 with a 185gr is doing 3000+.

I think it's a bit overkill for deer. Then again, if you take neck shots you can save the meat and decapitate the deer at the same time.