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.223 load for deer

Old 09-24-2005 | 07:34 AM
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I am wondering what would be a good .223 load for deer. It will be on shots within 100 meters.
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Old 09-24-2005 | 07:47 AM
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55 gr JSP
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Old 09-25-2005 | 03:39 PM
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Federal is making a .223 round specifically for deer now. I used it last year.

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Old 09-25-2005 | 03:51 PM
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P223Q


223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)


60 / 3.89


Nosler Partition


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P223T2


223 Rem. (5.56x45mm)


55 / 3.56


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Old 10-20-2005 | 08:29 AM
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It's all about shot placement.
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Old 10-20-2005 | 10:19 AM
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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.
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Old 10-20-2005 | 11:36 AM
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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...
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Old 10-20-2005 | 08:30 PM
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It must be nice. I would like to use my .223 for deer but VA doesnt allow .22 caliber.
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