Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by gimp

3031 is equivalent to BM2 and ADI book max for BM2 is 23.5gr, likely you can go hotter. It's also not the ideal choice for velocity with a 69gr, too fast burning - 2206H is probably best if you can get some.

Ok thks, yes I have AR2206H. Almost finished loading some up as I write this ��.

Here's a little Fallow I shot last night. 150 yards, 77grn Sierra Tipped.

I was perplexed about the larger than usual size of the entry and that I couldn't find the projectile. No exit either.

On reflection I recall that the front of the deer was shielded by light scrub which I shot through. I think that the bullet must have been expanded or busted up as it penetrated the scrub.
Anyway. Dead deer.

Just a heads up, just received info Belmont Ammo is about to do another batch of their excellent 62grn SP load, which out of my Howa ran at just under 3000 fps.Very good performance on Fallow & Red Snack packs, as well as goats l used them on .These shot 12-18 mm in the Howa & under MOA in the Mod 7 & Sako.

These batches sell out in days normally, so we just buy the bulk packs that come at 1000 rnds loose in the ammo can& split them up among our hunting group.

Bugger. No can't help you there....

Mate, that would be awesome if possible! Thanks for thinking of me.

I saw some 69g tmk's the other day, PM if you want the details

55 grn Hornady exit @ about 220 yards (.223).
Bullet sitting under the skin. Hit in crease. Ran about 30 yards.

Originally Posted by Tahr

55 grn Hornady exit @ about 220 yards (.223).
Bullet sitting under the skin. Hit in crease. Ran about 30 yards.

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That's good to know, this thread would otherwise make you think 55gn don't work on deer!

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

That's good to know, this thread would otherwise make you think 55gn don't work on deer!

Hey? I'd say there has been one hell of a number of different deer types put down with 55grn'ers...but hey we know that eh? Smaller 50grn'ers have taken down a hellova number over many decades also ,fact.

Originally Posted by doinit

Hey? I'd say there has been one hell of a number of different deer types put down with 55grn'ers...but hey we know that eh? Smaller 50grn'ers have taken down a hellova number over many decades also ,fact.

That was a feeble attempt at humour on my part, about all the talk on heavier pills here. I'll go make a cup of tea now.

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

That's good to know, this thread would otherwise make you think 55gn don't work on deer!

I stocked up on them a while back ready for the impending global shortage. A very old old old wise man from the king country said many a deer has been dropped with with traditional projectiles. The fandangle ones are just a luxury.

cant complain about that !!!!!

Ha..been banging off a few of those Hornady 55grn soft nose jobs ? lately myself. They are capable of wasting some good meat on occasions.

anywhere in the eye son,anywhere in the eye
get as close as you can,then 5 yards closer
pick your shot or let it walk away

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

anywhere in the eye son,anywhere in the eye
get as close as you can,then 5 yards closer
pick your shot or let it walk away

Ha'ha..you been sittin round a fire with some ol koot eh