.223 load for deer
 

I am wondering what would be a good .223 load for deer. It will be on shots within 100 meters.

RE: .223 load for deer
 

55 gr JSP

RE: .223 load for deer
 

Federal is making a .223 round specifically for deer now. I used it last year.

RE: .223 load for deer
 

P223Q


223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)


60 / 3.89


Nosler Partition


2




P223T2


223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)


55 / 3.56


Trophy Bonded Bear Claw

RE: .223 load for deer
 

It's all about shot placement.

RE: .223 load for deer
 

Use a heavy soft point and be prepared to not have much of a blood trail. I wacked a doe with mine last year and she was tough to find.

RE: .223 load for deer
 

Try the 60gr Nosler Partition in the Federal Premium line...My niece killed two does this week with that bullet in her 22-250...Shoulder shots, both dropped in their tracks...Exit hole about the size of a quarter on both...

RE: .223 load for deer
 

It must be nice. I would like to use my .223 for deer but VA doesnt allow .22 caliber.