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

55 gr JSP

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

P223Q


223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)


60 / 3.89


Nosler Partition


2




P223T2


223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)


55 / 3.56


Trophy Bonded Bear Claw

It's all about shot placement.

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.

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...

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