No, see COTW on the .32-20 WCF: "..it is much too underpowered for deer-size animals. it is , nonetheless, a useful small game and varmint cartridge at short ranges,..." Before scopes came into general use, a stretched string trajectory was not necessary for a small game/varmint rifle. As most men cannot see an about 2" diameter target over open sights even at 100yards, they cannot hit it at longer ranges.