Thread: howa 223 at ranges

hey guys, am sort of new to hunting and was wondering if anyone has a Howa 1500 223 I've just brought one and was wondering how it goes at ranges and how it affects shooting particularly deer, I've shot at a target from 100m but am yet to get out on a animal. and am also wondering if anyone has cut a barrel down its a 20'' barrel but was keen to cut it down to 18 possibly and was curious to know if anyone has done this and how it affected the gun and performance.

thanks