Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by caberslash

Amazing how people are fussing over a few milimieters or less of projectile diameter (this whole thread basically) and fail to account for the following:

1. Bullets have improved a lot since the 50/60's when most of these cartridges were designed, sometimes to the extent that barrel twists have yet to catch up on rifles (another reason to buy newer rifles or re-barrel).

2. Scopes and mounting systems are a major factor in rrifle accuracy that is often glossed over.

3. Shot placement is king.

Point 3. means more practice is better. Factory ammo that is cheap and performs well is a benefit as it saves time (and hence money) sourcing components.

223 and 308 will always have the edge of cheap(er) ammo and long barrel life. Also cheaper or at least more readily available rifles. However, most are going for the heavy bullets in 308 which makes it harder to shoot. A 308 with 175/180/200 grain bullets has more recoil than some 'magnums'. Not a good thing for a newer hunter/shooter.

Maybe this style of comment is better put in the other thread. Going down this style of discussion wrecks this threads intent i feel.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Maybe this style of comment is better put in the other thread. Going down this style of discussion wrecks this threads intent i feel.

Tend to agree there. This is one of the few threads on this forum which hasn’t wandered of track so far, be a shame for it to do so now.

Originally Posted by woods223

Tend to agree there. This is one of the few threads on this forum which hasn’t wandered of track so far, be a shame for it to do so now.

Ok. I will freshen it with one at 240 yds. Not hard to kill this size-a yearling buck. 77 TMK.
Bella has taken to laying out like that and sniffing them. Not sure what that’s about.





Craig took it home for a bbq. Sent that pic of it looking like a skinned rabbit. High shoulder shot ruined a bit of back steak.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Ok. I will freshen it with one at 240 yds. Not hard to kill this size-a yearling buck. 77 TMK.
Bella has taken to laying out like that and sniffing them. Not sure what that’s about.

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Craig took it home for a bbq. Sent that pic of it looking like a skinned rabbit. High shoulder shot ruined a bit of back steak.

Go the Bugout.