Thread: 223 on deer

Have shot plenty reds with a 223. Mostly just chest shoot. Some drop on spot but quite a few dash n die up to 70m away. I use Hornady factory 55 gn SP. They work fine. 3000fps out of a 16 inch suppressed barrel. Federal 55gn blue packet is 200 fps slower but kills just as well if not a touch better. Dont use varmint bullets. I love using a 223. So does my dog's ears. I use a 308 more though. Cheers