Thread: 223 on deer

All this talk of .223 and seeing how effective they are on deer with the heavier pills has got me wanting to scratch an itch. Shot many deer over the years with .223 but it was a 1/12 and always run it with 55gr core-lokt, didnt handload. Did the job but i have to say im pretty impressed seeing the terminal performance some of you are getting with loading some of the heavier pills.

Originally Posted by 6.5 CRD

All this talk of .223 and seeing how effective they are on deer with the heavier pills has got me wanting to scratch an itch. Shot many deer over the years with .223 but it was a 1/12 and always run it with 55gr core-lokt, didnt handload. Did the job but i have to say im pretty impressed seeing the terminal performance some of you are getting with loading some of the heavier pills.

I enjoy needing to be that little bit more precise and the calibers' precision. And its great using something that is not obnoxious.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I enjoy needing to be that little bit more precise and the calibers' precision. And its great using something that is not obnoxious.

Not to mention the primer situation is a tad bit easier being SRP

Originally Posted by Tahr

I enjoy needing to be that little bit more precise and the calibers' precision. And its great using something that is not obnoxious.

Obnoxious is a great way to put it. I have had my share of shoulder thumping percussion instruments. Thats the thing I love about my 223. NO recoil and very little noise with .243 performance with the right bullet.

Originally Posted by Nathan F

Obnoxious is a great way to put it. I have had my share of shoulder thumping percussion instruments. Thats the thing I love about my 223. NO recoil and very little noise with .243 performance with the right bullet.

Same here. i have a 300wsm i use for tops hunting & even with the supressor its still a thumper. Id say 75% of the deer i have shot over the years were with a .223 . Sold it a while back intending to replace it with a 1/8 twist .223 but ended up going down the 6.5 creedmoor road thinking a little more juice wont hurt + help with longer shots and although it has been great, reading threads like this makes me think i should have just stuck to the original plan haha.