Thread: 223 on deer

So as I have become an owner of one of these, I'm after a little clarification. Rifle at best has a 1-12 twist (still to be confirmed later today), worst case 1-14.
As such I doubt anything over 60grs (unless its short and stubby -64gr powerpoint, sierra 63gr semipoint-maybe a bit soft, and the 70gr speer), will work.
so we can count out the heavier ELDMs and TMKs
Is it that fine line between tough and explode? just tough enough to wreck a shoulder if you had to, but prefer in the crease to take out lungs etc?

Originally Posted by csmiffy

So as I have become an owner of one of these, I'm after a little clarification. Rifle at best has a 1-12 twist (still to be confirmed later today), worst case 1-14.
As such I doubt anything over 60grs (unless its short and stubby -64gr powerpoint, sierra 63gr semipoint-maybe a bit soft, and the 70gr speer), will work.
so we can count out the heavier ELDMs and TMKs
Is it that fine line between tough and explode? just tough enough to wreck a shoulder if you had to, but prefer in the crease to take out lungs etc?

First try the Hornady 55 grn SP they go awesome on all game.

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Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

First try the Hornady 55 grn SP they go awesome on all game.

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so I'm hearing/reading

Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

First try the Hornady 55 grn SP they go awesome on all game.

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Yes. And they are as cheap as chips.

Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

First try the Hornady 55 grn SP they go awesome on all game.

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As above. Hornady 55gr SP reloads have accounted for about 30 of the 68 deer I’ve shot since may last year. The rest mostly accounted for with Belmont ammo which is loaded with same. A handful taken with heavier projectiles. Hornady and Speer 55 Sp work well so only trying others out of curiosity.

Originally Posted by woods223

As above. Hornady 55gr SP reloads have accounted for about 30 of the 68 deer I’ve shot since may last year. The rest mostly accounted for with Belmont ammo which is loaded with same. A handful taken with heavier projectiles. Hornady and Speer 55 Sp work well so only trying others out of curiosity.

Yes I wonder why I keep playing with the heavy weights when the 55grn just work

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Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

Yes I wonder why I keep playing with the heavy weights when the 55grn just work

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The heavier weights work even better!

Originally Posted by gimp

The heavier weights work even better!

Yeah I've got 80 ELDM, 77 TMK and 80 grn Targex to try I just need to get out and try them all.

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