Thread: 223 on deer

My small contribution to this thread. Good sized Red hind shot at 240 mtrs with a 64 gr Winchester Deer Season round. She was sitting and chewing , it wasn't an easy shot ( for me) as she was a little tucked up in the matagouri .
Perfect conditions but I couldn't close any more distant. I have shot a lot of 223 on rabbits out to 450 mtrs so felt comfortable but not ideal.
She went lights out and never moved . I love the 223 but I do feel under gunned with it on deer . I think for me it's very capable but I prefer a bigger hitter just for peace of mind.
However with members like Tahr and Gimp nailing them it shows experience goes along way.