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Max range on deer is [as per any caliber] a function of bullet selection and shooter ability to place it on target.
The dilemma with any varmint setup is that you typically select a lighter...

Minimal additional recoil. My 12yr old shoots mine without a moments hesitation.
The 22-250 will definitely out pace the 223 in all respects down range, but at the expense of barrel life if pushed...