Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Tahr

.243 would be great. Then he can down scale or up scale later depending on his taste. Although I'm a fan, .223 is not something you just pick up with a box of any old ammo and go hunting with. Takes a bit of thought.

Thanks Thar, I had similar thoughts. 243 - 308.
As you all know, there are so many variables to getting in a position to take a shot at an animal, and then making a clean kill.
I think a little margin for error due to inexperience-excitement wouldn’t hurt.

Cheers M