RE: .223 for deer?
I personally don't like a 22 cal for deer, but with the right bullet and an experienced hunter and marksman it will do the job. That being said I have a friend who's 9 year old was started on a 223 and has shot 2 deer with them and lost both because hehasn't hit them perfect. I am now getting ready to load up some 270 youth loads for him.