Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by tikka

Haven’t been out deer hunting in months because of a shoulder injury. Finally got out for a multi day hunt with the 223rem and the 14 month old pup. This hind was a tricky, farthest for the trip 384m with a 34 degree uphill shot shooting off my walking poles. Perfect shot placement and dropped instantly with a 75gr ELD-m.
Getting the chamber throat reamed out next week to accommodate 80 grainers and 75gr with less compressed load using ADI 2208 powder.

You still got your big cannon. The 223 must seem like small change. That is a very good distance to smack over an animal.