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Is it possible to kill a t-rex with a shotgun? i.e. A Sound of Thunder

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25 September 2009, 01:28 PM
robertp
Is it possible to kill a t-rex with a shotgun? i.e. A Sound of Thunder
quote:
Originally posted by faust23EDR:
[QUOTE]anyway,im suggesting that supremely unrealistic propositions shouldnt be hinted at in the first place ie. glock 9mm killing a t rex


OK, dude. What caliber should I be using?
26 September 2009, 02:30 AM
dandelion
Got an elephant gun or two?
26 September 2009, 05:21 AM
robertp
quote:
Originally posted by Braling II:
Anyone besides me know whence cometh the gauging of shotguns?
I found it quite interesting.


I do! But I'd hate to 'bore' you ...
26 September 2009, 10:57 AM
biplane1
Braling II, I have no clue but would appreciate being elucidated by you in this regard!
26 September 2009, 04:27 PM
Doug Spaulding
Elucidate is a good word.


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26 September 2009, 04:49 PM
libRArY
Elucidate

Isn't that an e-date with someone named Luci ? At least that's the modern translation, no?
27 September 2009, 07:30 PM
faust23EDR
quote:
Originally posted by robertp:
quote:
Originally posted by faust23EDR:
[QUOTE]anyway,im suggesting that supremely unrealistic propositions shouldnt be hinted at in the first place ie. glock 9mm killing a t rex


OK, dude. What caliber should I be using?
im sure i went over this in my previous post
01 October 2009, 08:26 PM
Carcosa
A 9mm would not do it, but a .44 magnum or even a .357 magnum probably would depending on the range as they are not long range rounds. The .44 magnum is a common caliber for lever-action rifles. A properly choked shotgun blast in the proper place with the right shot would probably do the trick.

But one should really go with a big bore rifle in such an instance Smiler
02 October 2009, 12:33 AM
fanboy
i don't think it would be possible, you would need something more powerful to take down a t-rex. Those things are big,and probably had thick skins. maybe a well-aimed bazooka would do the job.
02 October 2009, 01:19 AM
dandelion
Here http://www.khou.com/news/local...-kill.1d16d111e.html is a T-Rex killer in the making.