Thread: Bit quieter than normal this winter/spring

Originally Posted by bully

cool!
what kind of projectiles do you like in your .223?
do the dogs get some of the deer as a reward when your gutting them, or is that not a good training idea?

At the moment I'm using S&B 55gn factory ammo. I find its pretty consistent and all of the deer I've shot with it haven't taken more than a couple of steps before dying. I've used all sorts, used heaps of Hornady 55gn training ammo when it was readily available. I mainly go for neck shots, but will head shoot on occasion. Shoulder shots on smaller framed deer out to 250-300m have good results. Wouldn't shoot a big bodied stag out that far though.

I'll give the dog wee offcuts just to keep them occupied while I deal with the deer. Dog usually gets the heart for tea that night. From what I understand they don't see the deer as a meal when its shot, they can't distinguish that link.