Thread: Real world .223 use

When doing field work I'll often carry my 223 with me. It's an a-bolt but cut to 15 inches and suppressed. I just use hornady factory ammo and will happily shoot big red deer at 150-200m. Neck shoot mainly, but will pop one behind the shoulder if that is the best option. Yet to have an issue caused by anything other than my complacency. That being said, I haven't hit and lost an animal with my 223 and have shot dozens, mainly because I will always take my time to get a rest and place a good shot.