Thread: 223 on deer

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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