Originally Posted by
Oldtimr
Why, what would the .223 do that the .243, .270,.25-06 or the 7mm-08 would not do better. The .223 is a marginal round for deer at best especially for a child where you need to consider a margin of error because of inexperience. I don't want a contest either bit I consider the .223 a poor choice for deer in the hands of an inexperienced hunter when there are so many better choices.
The only reason I would consider a .223 is bullet/ powders they are so much better these days. The recoil is nil so that's why I suggested it.