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223 ain't a legal deer round in a lot of states. And no matter what anyone says the bullet is too light to be dependable on anything besides a broadside shot.
.223 is actually legal for deer in 38 states. Not saying that it's a good option, but with appropriate bullet choice, and waiting for the right shot, it's plenty to take down Texas Hill Country does that typically weigh under 110 lbs. I've been hunting the Hill Country for the last 13 years and have never had to take anything but a broadside shot.
More bullet weight is better for an inexperienced shooter.
I'd add 1 more cartridge to the list. the 6.5x55 Swede is another great deer round that is easy to shoot and works very well.
More bullet weight is better, up to a point. For an inexperienced shooter, recoil is an important consideration. 6.5 Swede is nice. However, the OP has already said he chose the cartridge designed by the good Lord Almighty... 7mm-08 Rem.
