Thread: 223 on deer

So, just to ask the question what is considered the best bullet to run in a 1-8 twist restricted mag length .223 rifle, is it still the 65 grain gameking or have others surpased it?

73gn Hornady ELD-M.

Or 77TMK

Originally Posted by nor-west

So, just to ask the question what is considered the best bullet to run in a 1-8 twist restricted mag length .223 rifle, is it still the 65 grain gameking or have others surpased it?

For big heavy stags yes, otherwise use the 55g Gameking code #1365

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

For big heavy stags yes, otherwise use the 55g Gameking code #1365

Red Stags??

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

Red Stags??

Yes

Here’s some of the kills this year so far with the 223. Mostly shot off the walking poles as the terrain wasn’t prone friendly. Have been liking using the 73gr , 75gr A-max and ELD-m and 80gr ELD-m. Sound wise the 80 grainers hit harder and only .2 of a Mil in scope adjustment zeros to the 75 grainers.


180m head shot 75gr A-max on a spiker , entrance is in the ear on the opposite side.

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Fallow spiker 240m 75gr A-max, double lung and exit bang flop.




Hind at 160m 80gr ELD-M, lung shot run 15m then rolled another 20m




Spiker step high angle shot at 440m shooting off walking sticks 80gr ELD-M, instant death and falling over a bluff then rolling to the valley floor.




Another hight angle stag 380m 75gr ELD-M, broadside shot, stag hit low lung and high exit then run 30m and stopped gave him another shot 40mm from the first shot tipping him over rolling down to the valley floor. He was probably dead from the first shot but don’t like runners if I can get another in.




90m neck shot off walking sticks, 75gr A-Max




Bush stalking 15m 75gr A-max straight on chest shot, only run 15m/20m and died.




330m with a 80gr ELD-M run 30m




Was first light camped up in the bush cooking bacon and sausage for breakfast a old girl hind was barking at us from the other side of the creek 35m away and didn’t run off. Enough time to turn the gas off grab the rifle and drill her on the spot double lung with a 80gr ELD-m.

What's the rifle

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Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

What's the rifle

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Standard Tikka T3x but had the chamber long throated to run the 80 grainers and Waterman magazines. Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50 for glass.

Originally Posted by tikka

Standard Tikka T3x but had the chamber long throated to run the 80 grainers and Waterman magazines. Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50 for glass.

Very nice my Tikka didn't like the 80eldm.

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Just shot 2 red hinds today both at 230M with the 77 TMK both center of the shoulder.
No pictures sorry but man they do the damage, both exited with huge internal damage.

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Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

Just shot 2 red hinds today both at 230M with the 77 TMK both center of the shoulder.
No pictures sorry but man they do the damage, both exited with huge internal damage.

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I call bullshit

Originally Posted by Gibo

I call bullshit

I didn't take the damage Pic sorry.

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@tikka on an absolute tear! Sounds like you have a great combo working for you.

73gr eld m at 270 yards. Shot by my mates 11 year old boy with my Howa.