This newsletter is about a common deer hunting
problem. It is one of the reasons so many good deer
hunters end up without a deer.
The solution to no deer could be very simple, yet
hardly anyone ever talks about. So I will.
Marty Prokop Talks Deer Hunting Solution
So few deer hunters know a simple ammunition
correction could result in filling out more deer
tags.
Here is a brief explanation of the deer
hunting problem I saw with my buddy this past
deer hunting season. It is the reason he missed
deer. Then I will give you the deer hunting
solution. I believe this will help you fill your
deer tags every year from now on.
Marty Prokop Asks, "Has This Deer Hunting Mistake
Happened to You?"
Before deer hunting season, you sight in
your deer hunting rifle using "Brand Y"
ammunition. You were getting 1-inch groups at
100 yards.
After a day at the range sighting in your deer
hunting rifle, you have used all of your "Brand
Y" ammo.
You head to the local shooting supply store. You
see "Brand X" ammo on sale for $5 cheaper a
box than "Brand Y" ammunition.
You buy two boxes of "Brand X" ammo for
deer hunting season.
Deer hunting season opens. You head to the
woods with your newly sighted in rifle and your
"Brand X" ammo.
At legal shooting light you hear a twig snap off
to your left. You look towards the sound and see a
big buck coming out of the thicket at 100
yards.
You remember that you spent a whole day at the
shooting range sighting in your deer hunting
rifle for 100 yards.
You raise your deer hunting rifle
thinking, "Oh, this should be an easy shot. I know I
am hitting perfect at 100 yards."
You ease the safety off your rifle, raise your
gun and place the crosshairs of your scope on the
deer’s shoulder.
BANG!
Mr. Big looks your way and turns on a dime. He
runs, waving his tail at you in the "Ha-Ha, you
missed me" way deer like to do.
You reason with yourself, "There is no way I
could have missed that deer. I know my rifle is
right on. I am sure he’s hit. I’ll give him 30
minutes, and then I’ll start tracking."
You climb down safely from your deer hunting
tree stand and walk over to where the big
buck was last standing. You search for signs of
your bullet connecting. You find nothing.
You start walking in small circles, searching
desperately for hair or blood. Then about five feet
from where the big buck was standing, you see
it.
No — not hair or blood — but a spot where the
bullet struck the ground. A clean miss.
Still in doubt, you follow the tracks of the
big buck. After an hour of looking, you finally
admit you missed the deer.
Marty Prokop talks Deer Hunting Solution
What went wrong?
The answer could surprise you.
Your deer hunting rifle could be shooting
various brands of ammo differently.
You could be right on target with "Brand Y"
ammunition because you sighted in your deer
hunting rifle with it. And you could be
tremendously off target with "Brand X" ammo
because you did not use it to sight in your deer
hunting gun.
Here are free deer hunting tips to make sure you
bag that big buck or doe for the freezer:
Marty Prokop Deer Hunting Ammunition Tip 1
Match the load of ammo you are shooting to
the game you are after. For example, let’s say you
are hunting whitetail deer in a brushy environment.
Your ammo of choice might be 185 grain
bullets.
Marty Prokop Deer Hunting Ammunition Tip 2
The best way to insure you are always on target
is to take two to three brands of ammo with
you when you sight in your deer hunting rifle.
Make sure the loads are identical. Say you are
planning to use 185 grain bullets in the field for
deer hunting. Make sure each brand of bullets
you use at the range to sight in your deer
hunting gun are the same grain or bullet weight
you would use in the field for deer hunting.
In this case, you would have two or three different
ammunition brands, but they would all be 185
grain.
Marty Prokop Deer Hunting Ammunition Tip 3
Once at the range to sight in your deer
hunting rifle, shoot a three shot group with
each brand of ammo.
See which brand handles the best with your chosen
firearm.
Marty Prokop Deer Hunting Ammunition Tip 4
Once you have determined which brand of ammo
performs best in your deer hunting rifle,
shoot another group of three.
If the grouping is to your liking, stick with
that brand of ammo.
Marty Prokop Deer Hunting Ammunition Tip 5
Never change ammo brands or bullet weights
during mid-season. If you do, make sure you head to
a rifle range and shoot to see how that bullet
performs in your deer hunting gun.
Deer Hunting Proof from Marty Prokop
Here is a story of a recent deer hunt I had with
a friend that illustrates the importance of the
right ammunition for your deer hunting gun.
My friend had sighted in his deer hunting
rifle before deer hunting season opened.
He was consistently shooting a 2-inch group at 100
yards with "Brand X" ammo.
I was at the range with my friend. He is a great,
consistent shot. I was confident with his shooting
abilities, his gun and the ammo he was using that he
would fill his deer tag.
Then, without mentioning anything to anyone, part
way through the deer hunting season, my
friend found some "Brand Y" ammunition on sale and
decided to try it.
What happened?
Well, the good new is that on his way to his
tree stand, my friend jumped five deer. The deer
ran out 100 yards and turned broadside to him.
At the range, my friend was deadly accurate at
100 yards. This was looking to be a great deer
hunting season.
My friend raised his deer hunting rifle,
took aim and BANG!
All five deer scrambled to the hills.
After inspecting the area where the deer were
standing, my friend determined he had missed. This
was extremely puzzling to him as he also had great
confidence in his aim.
Marty Prokop Tells More
My friend proceeded to his deer hunting tree
stand and continued to deer hunt.
An hour later, two more deer came into range. The
deer were out about 120 yards — another easy shot.
My friend raised his deer hunting rifle
and BANG!
What happened?
Another miss!
He told me about what happened. It didn’t sound
right that he could have missed all those deer. I
asked him if he had changed ammunition.
Marty Prokop Reveals Proof at the Range
The next day my friend and I went to the rifle
range.
My friend brought both "Brand X" ammo and
"Brand Y" ammunition with him.
We set up a target at 100 yards. He started by
shooting "Brand Y" ammo.
What happened?
He missed the target!
Even though "Brand Y" ammunition was
similar to "Brand X" ammo, the bullets were
falling short of the target.
I suggested he put in the other "Brand X" ammo
give those a shot.
The first shot using "Brand X" ammunition
hit exactly where he was aiming. The following shots
did the same.
Long story short, he switched back to "Brand X"
ammunition because it increased his accuracy
with is gun.
Marty Prokop Deer Hunting Ammunition Guidance
Remember, all rifles will shoot different brands
of ammo differently.
If you sight in your deer hunting rifle
with a certain brand of ammunition and
experience good results, stick with that brand of
ammo for deer hunting season.
It could mean the difference between staring at
an empty pan and feasting on venison stew.
Good Luck and Great Hunting.
Marty Prokop
http://www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com
About Marty Prokop
Deer hunting expert
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Marty Prokop has 24-years experience deer
hunting, processing deer for deer hunters
and venison sausage making. Marty
Prokop teaches deer hunting, hunter safety, deer
processing and deer sausage making classes. Marty
Prokop has processed 7,805 deer, field dressed 422
deer and made over 991,990 pounds of sausage, smoked
meats and jerky. Marty Prokop worked with Minnesota
DNR programs. His deer hunting videos are
used in statewide advanced hunter education classes.
Marty Prokop is a successful speaker, outdoor
writer and published author.
