I have one of the older Marlins in this caliber I use to deer hunt with in heavy brush country where a 100 yard shot is about it. Most are a lot less.
It’s bad to the bone....no pun intended. I have yet to have a deer go less than 10 yards after being hit by it. Most of em just drop right there in their tracks.
“I have yet to have a deer go less than 10 yards after being hit by it”
I would hope so! Think of a 405 grain piece of lead going as fast or faster than a .22 long rifle.