Thread: .223 bullet deflection from twigs and branches

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

A little grass doesn't worry me or a few leaves but twigs etc I avoid. Cleaning out the last of the goats hopefully, I've shifted to the 7,62x39 as I'm having to shoot through bush margins more and more.
Even during the day a thermal is useful for finding them tucked away. I could of course let them eat out all the understood which would simplify things but would be a bit counter-productive.

Sounds like we're talking the same language, I've tended to avoid any sticks etc but looking at these 5 this afternoon made me question my habits. As you say, protecting the bush is the goal.

This guys experiment was interesting, the .223 was closer than I expected it to be;
https://www.theboxotruth.com/the-box...e-box-o-truth/