Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Allizdog

Something like a 243win would be perfect for fallow and handle reds at sensible ranges too. One of the best in between cals for those animals I reckon. But realistically what ever you hit it with (hilar shot) at least one shoulder is usually fucked for meat anyway.

While I agree in part I think the country you hunt rather than the game you hunt decides both the ideal caliber and the marginal calibers.