Originally Posted by
Ridge Runner
To all you nay sayers here is a list of what a 223 has done
took 9 of 10 top spots in the national highpower comps.
killed a prairie dog at 1,115 yards
shot under 1 MOA groups at 1 mile
got thousands of kids and females excited about deer hunting cause its a pleasant rifle to shoot and it works.
A gutshot deer doesn't know a 223 from a 300 win mag.
RR
9 of 10 top spots in NHC means nothing in the world of deer hunting. (assumeing they were not inexperienced kids)
Killing a praire dog at 1115 means nothing in the world of deer hunting (an inexperienced kid?)
who shoots at deer over 1 mile??? (this one had to be done by a kid that has been shooting for less then a year)
If you are excited and start deer hunting because of a gun (not the actual hunt), then I say you are hunting for all the wrong reasons
.223 or .300, there is no excuse for gutshot deer with a gun. It is the sign of poor marksmanship and/or unethical shooting practices.
I have nothing more to contribute to the 223 debate.