Opinion on the 223 as a deer hunting cal ?
04-29-2008, 09:33 AM
#44
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Opinion on the 223 as a deer hunting cal ?
I set up a .223 for my son tohunt with for his first season- but after a day at the range I don't think he is ready yet.
When he is ready, what grain/style bullet would those who have been succesful with the .223 recommend?
When he is ready, what grain/style bullet would those who have been succesful with the .223 recommend?
04-29-2008, 09:37 AM
#45
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RE: Opinion on the 223 as a deer hunting cal ?
DaveC - 55gr Soft points, and 60gr Nosler Partitions is what I've used with success. If you handload maybe load up some Barnes TSXs, I will probably load a box of 'em this fall and shoot some does in the extended season with them and my AR15.
04-29-2008, 10:37 AM
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RE: Opinion on the 223 as a deer hunting cal ?
ORIGINAL: DaveC
I set up a .223 for my son tohunt with for his first season- but after a day at the range I don't think he is ready yet.
When he is ready, what grain/style bullet would those who have been succesful with the .223 recommend?
I set up a .223 for my son tohunt with for his first season- but after a day at the range I don't think he is ready yet.
When he is ready, what grain/style bullet would those who have been succesful with the .223 recommend?
04-29-2008, 11:02 AM
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RE: Opinion on the 223 as a deer hunting cal ?
ORIGINAL: JagMagMan
DD, I gotta hand it to ya Bud! For a fella not tryin to stir sheet, you sure can pick a fine paddle!
BTW, I've always considered the .223 to be a little too light, but I'm thinking about using my EBG (Bushmaster M4) on deer this year!
DD, I gotta hand it to ya Bud! For a fella not tryin to stir sheet, you sure can pick a fine paddle!
BTW, I've always considered the .223 to be a little too light, but I'm thinking about using my EBG (Bushmaster M4) on deer this year!
LOL I guess Im just gonna have to call that a failed attempt at humor... I was sleepy when I made it and I thought it would turn out funny but after looking again it was pretty sarcastic.....so I changed it..lol.
