Thread: 223 on deer

That last comment sums it up.shot placement.i will buck trend somewhat by adding. If shot isn't spot on.the larger/heavier projectile SHOULD slow animal down more than lighter one. A shot fair up the arse canal on good stag....yeah the 6.5 all day long. The shot at moving animal...same choice for same reason. I like to smash the front wheels. The wee 222/223 using a Barnes will do it. But the 270 does it more..double edged sword.more ruined meat but an anchored animal. Use heavy .223 projectile and the difference will be much less.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

That last comment sums it up.shot placement.i will buck trend somewhat by adding. If shot isn't spot on.the larger/heavier projectile SHOULD slow animal down more than lighter one. A shot fair up the arse canal on good stag....yeah the 6.5 all day long. The shot at moving animal...same choice for same reason. I like to smash the front wheels. The wee 222/223 using a Barnes will do it. But the 270 does it more..double edged sword.more ruined meat but an anchored animal. Use heavy .223 projectile and the difference will be much less.

Appreciate the nuance you bring, MD. I typically use a Winchester 64g round but have also had tight groupings with the Hornady 75g Black. Would you say that the 64g is a heavy projectile?