Thread: 222 vs 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

well tomorrow Im off for a hunt,never been there before and unknown area completely...so thought about the short n light 222..... then the super reliable and accurate 223.... then used my brains and got the .270 out instead. maybe when I know what country is like and what ranges are likely to be the wee rifles will come for walk..but for now its better to have a bit of insurance,just incase its not ideal. forsure a 60-80grn .224 is good,but a 130-170grn .277 is gooderer LOL.
now I actually have to find something t oshoot or its a moot point either way.

There's no intelligence involved when you mentioned 270

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Yep, I'm still alive last time I looked! Look older each time I have a look but still here.
If you want me its like they said targex10.1@gmail.com
Have 80gr .224" available again for anyone wanting them too.
Cheers

Originally Posted by TARGEX

Yep, I'm still alive last time I looked! Look older each time I have a look but still here.
If you want me its like they said targex10.1@gmail.com
Have 80gr .224" available again for anyone wanting them too.
Cheers

Bloody great bullet those 80grn my Tikka loves them

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Originally Posted by BRADS

There's no intelligence involved when you mentioned 270

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she worked a treat..nice fat sow at 150yards.