Thread: 223 on deer

I really don't understand landowners letting it get too that level. It doesn't do them, the land, or the animals any good.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

I really don't understand landowners letting it get too that level. It doesn't do them, the land, or the animals any good.

My father is getting like this. The deer decimate his corn and do a good number on the hay yet he feeds them through the winter. We hunt the farm but he doesn’t want us to kill very many of them. They have become his pets and it’s very irritating. 17 Whitetail crossed the road in front of me after hunting hours behind his pole sheds. It’s a bit ridiculous. It’s money wasted feeding them in the winter and reduced yield of the crops. I have a plan for next year to reduce the herd a little more and he won’t find out about it, I have property that connects to his so I can drag them to my property and tell him I shot them on mine. If the neighbors would kill some deer it would help but it’s all about the antlers in the US.

Yes sir but don't leave drag marks on the ground.

Last evening. 292 yds. 74 Targex.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbzNCmAKRgc

The range adjusted red aiming dot doesnt show on the screen. It was half way between the cross hair and the brisket, and thats where the bullet struck.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Last evening. 292 yds. 74 Targex.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbzNCmAKRgc

The range adjusted red aiming dot doesnt show on the screen. It was half way between the cross hair and the brisket, and thats where the bullet struck.

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How do you think the 74's would go pushed hard (3300-3400) in a 9 twist? are they any shorter than a 75 eldm? I have come to the conclusion that mine just doesn't stabilse the 75 eldm's properly

Originally Posted by makka

How do you think the 74's would go pushed hard (3300-3400) in a 9 twist? are they any shorter than a 75 eldm? I have come to the conclusion that mine just doesn't stabilse the 75 eldm's properly

Im using them in a 1:9. Velocity 2,950 and they perform excellently. Very accurate and kill well. Your high velocity might pull their penetration back a bit but I wouldn't have any concerns.
Let me know if you would like a few to try. Ive got plenty here.

Originally Posted by makka

How do you think the 74's would go pushed hard (3300-3400) in a 9 twist? are they any shorter than a 75 eldm? I have come to the conclusion that mine just doesn't stabilse the 75 eldm's properly

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

First deer with the 223. Blue bin for reference. Only a tiny one. Red orphaned fawn. Still a good learning experience for the kids in shooting and guiding someone in across a valley on walkie talkies. 185m with the 73gr ELD-Match.

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

I have about 20gn more powder behind it
@Tahr that would be much appreciated, I will flick you a pm in the morning

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

I'm getting 2780 with the 73 ELDM out of a 16 inch T3.

Originally Posted by rimubay

I'm getting 2780 with the 73 ELDM out of a 16 inch T3.

That's a lot faster than through our Howa!

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

My mates Tikka 22" - factory 73gr eldm @ 2725fps

Smackadooski.*Nice shooting. Podium.

First decent sika shot with the old 64gn Winchester super x’s at 200 yard with a tikka T3. Stag dropped on the spot and didn’t move

70 yards with thermal. Cripes it was hard to get a steady off hand shot. It was dead just near to where it disappeared.

https://youtu.be/zPfI1O0KVZc