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.223 for deer hunting ?
shellitout
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Has anyone used the 223 rd. for deer hunting, and if so, what kind did you use? What's the best.223 rd. to get the job done?
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Muzzle 3020fps 1296ftlbs
100yds 2656fps 1003ftlbs
200yds 2320fps 765ftlbs
300yds 2009fps 574ftlbs
400yds 1724fps 423ftlbs
500yds 1473fps 308ftlbs
About $15 a box of 20 here locally
Choose wisely.
In all reality, a 223 is a little light, a marginal hit might result in a lost deer.
If you can hit a snuff can at 100 yards, go ahead and use it, just be sure of your shots and keep them under 300 yards. (leaves out the Mini 14)
likemhot
I personally would not use anything smaller that a .243. You may also want to check your state law in reference to this caliber, it is illegal in Virginia to hunt large game with anything 22 caliber or smaller.