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.223 Question

BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
edited November 2001 in Ask the Experts
Like I said previously, I've been looking at the Remington 700 ADL, and trying to pick from the 8 offered calibers is driving me up the wall. Kid in a candy store, like I said I've determined I dont want to: A) Make the muley start looking for the deerfly that just stung it, or B) blow the animal (likewise my shooting shoulder) into mincemeat.That being so, I've eliminated the .22-250 and the .300 Win. Ultra Mag. And, based on the input from the worldly hunters on this board, I decided on either the .223 Rem, the 7mm Rem. Mag, or the .30-06.My question is twofold: Is there any real difference between the .223 Rem and any other generic .223 or 5.56mm? Would any other .223 or 5.56mm fire safely or even chamber at all in a firearm chambered specifically for .223 Remington?The other part: What sort of put down power does the .223 have? I understand it isn't a powerhouse round, but if it doesnt have the necessary oomph it isnt much good to me.I'd appreciate any advice you might be able to offer.
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  • jager22jager22 Member Posts: 197 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the .223 and the 5.56 are the same....you shouldnt have any trouble chambering any factory .223 (5.56mm) in your rifle....it is not legal in some states to shoot big game like deer with a .223..you may want to take that into consideration....alot of people wouldnt go after a deer with anything smaller than a .243, but thats up to you..the .223 is a fun round to target shoot with though..[This message has been edited by jager22 (edited 11-12-2001).]
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  • OrphanedcowboyOrphanedcowboy Member Posts: 351 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am a huge fan of the '06, but a .308 is available with a 22' barrel in a synthetic stock, a great round and readily available, NATO uses it just like they do the .223/5.56mm The .308 will have less felt recoil than the '06 and be a pleasant shooter as well
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    The 22-250 has a bit more power than the .223 and you said mule deer, right? Sounds like a job for the 7MMRM or the 30-06. Can't go wrong with an -06, even a 270 guy knows that.(hehehe)
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  • DaRoostaDaRoosta Member Posts: 270 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a .223 this year to hunt little blacktails...mainly because I got a good deal. After reading some posts on this forum, I reconsidered my idea and carried my '06 until I bought a .243 with a couple weeks left to go in the season. I'm kind of a power freak (completely unwarranted, but that's just the way I am). I'll echo what will270win said about the 7mm Mag probably being the caliber you're looking for to go after mulies. It's a tough call. The .270 and '06 are also great calibers. I personally stay away from carrying anything less when hunting those monster mulies.
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  • BoomerangBoomerang Member Posts: 4,513
    edited November -1
    That is always the balance to achieve; power enough to kill what you are shooting, while not killing the one shooting the gun. I also don't like heavy recoiling rifles. I would rule out the .223 for the reasons mentioned. The .243 is a good choice, as far as light recoiling rounds offered in the Remington ADL. All of the other calibers offered in the ADL tend to be on the heavier side, as to recoil.I would like to suggest the Ruger M77R in either 6.5 x 55 Swedish, .257 Roberts, .25-06 Rem, 7x57 mm, .260 Rem, or 7mm-08 Rem. (I personally like the 7x57 mm.) Any of these calibers will do what you require of them and not be overly abusive to your shoulder. All are very pleasant to shoot.FYI, the Ruger M77R is very competively priced with the Remington ADL ($430 new). The Ruger is a very good gun with a nice walnut stock, and has a blued finish versus a matte finish. Also the Ruger has a hinged floor plate so you can drop rounds out the bottom without having to cycle them though the bolt. The Remington ADL uses a blind magazine and can only be unloaded through the top by working the bolt open and closed. http://www.ruger-firearms.com/rfcenterfire_bolt.html Boomer
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    That Boomerang sure gives good advice! I am going to look for one of them rugers today.
    When it absolutely, positively,has to be destroyed overnight.....U.S. MARINES. will270win@aol.com ~Secret Select Society Of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets~
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