Thread: 223 on deer

Hello all. My model 7 223 with 1:12 twist is going very nicely with Hornady factory 55 grainers, intended for wallabies and goats.

But it seems I've got lucky and this rifle shoots everything I've tried in it to a very similar point of aim at 100M- within 10-12mm which isn't what ya usually get!

Anyhoo if a bloke wanted the most effective 60/70 gn bullet for the odd deer that pops up when a bloke is out and about (like the one @Tahr is posing with in his nice green jacket) would one bother to change rounds (time permitting) and if so what is the optimum choice. I'm more likely to trip over a Red where I mostly hunt . . .

Originally Posted by Tentman

Hello all. My model 7 223 with 1:12 twist is going very nicely with Hornady factory 55 grainers, intended for wallabies and goats.

But it seems I've got lucky and this rifle shoots everything I've tried in it to a very similar point of aim at 100M- within 10-12mm which isn't what ya usually get!

Anyhoo if a bloke wanted the most effective 60/70 gn bullet for the odd deer that pops up when a bloke is out and about (like the one @Tahr is posing with in his nice green jacket) would one bother to change rounds (time permitting) and if so what is the optimum choice. I'm more likely to trip over a Red where I mostly hunt . . .

Those 55grn Hornady SP pills are awesome on deer I wouldn't bother changing if a deer popped up in front of me.
The heavies are better at longer range with a strong wind.

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Originally Posted by Tentman

Hello all. My model 7 223 with 1:12 twist is going very nicely with Hornady factory 55 grainers, intended for wallabies and goats.

But it seems I've got lucky and this rifle shoots everything I've tried in it to a very similar point of aim at 100M- within 10-12mm which isn't what ya usually get!

Anyhoo if a bloke wanted the most effective 60/70 gn bullet for the odd deer that pops up when a bloke is out and about (like the one @Tahr is posing with in his nice green jacket) would one bother to change rounds (time permitting) and if so what is the optimum choice. I'm more likely to trip over a Red where I mostly hunt . . .

If they shoot in your rifle I would use the 69 Targex for every thing. Great on roos and good deer medicine. Not too costly to use on bunnies and paper.
Thats all I use in my Model 7 and it means I don't have to frig around with various loads for different purposes.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Hello all. My model 7 223 with 1:12 twist is going very nicely with Hornady factory 55 grainers, intended for wallabies and goats.

But it seems I've got lucky and this rifle shoots everything I've tried in it to a very similar point of aim at 100M- within 10-12mm which isn't what ya usually get!

Anyhoo if a bloke wanted the most effective 60/70 gn bullet for the odd deer that pops up when a bloke is out and about (like the one @Tahr is posing with in his nice green jacket) would one bother to change rounds (time permitting) and if so what is the optimum choice. I'm more likely to trip over a Red where I mostly hunt . . .

I just carry a few 50grn TTSX or 55grn TTSX loads in my tit pocket....same load as all other loads just different projectile.... they tip deer n pigs over nicely.
did cock up the other day loading mag in the dark and I shot 3 wallabies with 55grn TTSX..... not ideal at all...far too pricey and too hard for them,did wonder what was going on when first one hopped off looking crook instead of expiring on the spot.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I just carry a few 50grn TTSX or 55grn TTSX loads in my tit pocket....same load as all other loads just different projectile.... they tip deer n pigs over nicely.
did cock up the other day loading mag in the dark and I shot 3 wallabies with 55grn TTSX..... not ideal at all...far too pricey and too hard for them,did wonder what was going on when first one hopped off looking crook instead of expiring on the spot.

Barnes seem to have dried up in NZ. Targex 69gr seems the alternative or lighter pill Bryn makes.