Thread: 223 on deer

To the ones that have used it, just after some.more info on the 52gr targex.
Work because they are explodey, tough etc?
Compare vs old school but reliable 55gr hornady sp

Originally Posted by csmiffy

To the ones that have used it, just after some.more info on the 52gr targex.
Work because they are explodey, tough etc?
Compare vs old school but reliable 55gr hornady sp

They are soft enough to kill small things but hard enough to get adequate penetration on deer. Using BM2 you can sling them real fast and cover off their low(ish) BC - like in the 3250 fps bracket for a 20" barrel. Ideal for the situation where you are shooting rabbits/wallaby/goats but might come across the odd deer.

Way back in the day we used Sierra 52 grn Match in 222/223 'cos they were harder than varmint bullets so penetrated, held together and expanded and you mostly found the little hard base at the end of its travels. The 52 Targex is similar but better.

They are very accurate. Better than the 55 grn Hornady? I think so - they seem better on larger deer . But you are talking about small margins.

Ideal for slow twist barrels.