Thread: 223 on deer

Yes sir but don't leave drag marks on the ground.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Thats a relevant comment. These poor condition deer are leaking from a large private scrub block of shit country where there is low hunting pressure. They have been malnourished their whole lives. While there is excellent grass and cover outside of their sanctuary they seem to prefer to return to their home range after a nightly foray onto surrounding farm country. Those that don't return and take up new digs never seem to get back to decent condition or get popped before they can. And Im constantly culling new arrivals.

Cheers for the reply.

Yes that makes more sense than scratching my head and wondering why you were shooting skinny deer on that nice green grass.
Ive heard of that before, and it certainly frustrates some farmers when they have neighboring blocks to them that are incubators for uncontrolled animal populations that filter through to their good grazing country.

Last evening. 292 yds. 74 Targex.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbzNCmAKRgc

The range adjusted red aiming dot doesnt show on the screen. It was half way between the cross hair and the brisket, and thats where the bullet struck.

Smackadooski.*Nice shooting. Podium.

First decent sika shot with the old 64gn Winchester super x’s at 200 yard with a tikka T3. Stag dropped on the spot and didn’t move

70 yards with thermal. Cripes it was hard to get a steady off hand shot. It was dead just near to where it disappeared.

https://youtu.be/zPfI1O0KVZc

Originally Posted by Tahr

Last evening. 292 yds. 74 Targex.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbzNCmAKRgc

The range adjusted red aiming dot doesnt show on the screen. It was half way between the cross hair and the brisket, and thats where the bullet struck.

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How do you think the 74's would go pushed hard (3300-3400) in a 9 twist? are they any shorter than a 75 eldm? I have come to the conclusion that mine just doesn't stabilse the 75 eldm's properly

Originally Posted by makka

How do you think the 74's would go pushed hard (3300-3400) in a 9 twist? are they any shorter than a 75 eldm? I have come to the conclusion that mine just doesn't stabilse the 75 eldm's properly

Im using them in a 1:9. Velocity 2,950 and they perform excellently. Very accurate and kill well. Your high velocity might pull their penetration back a bit but I wouldn't have any concerns.
Let me know if you would like a few to try. Ive got plenty here.

JL12,
The win 64 gn PowerPoint is manufactured as a deer bullet. Not high bc but has a solid following in the US. I’ve got a bag of them here for use this year. Seem to work well for you?


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Originally Posted by makka

How do you think the 74's would go pushed hard (3300-3400) in a 9 twist? are they any shorter than a 75 eldm? I have come to the conclusion that mine just doesn't stabilse the 75 eldm's properly

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

First deer with the 223. Blue bin for reference. Only a tiny one. Red orphaned fawn. Still a good learning experience for the kids in shooting and guiding someone in across a valley on walkie talkies. 185m with the 73gr ELD-Match.

That's gonna taste delicious! Great work, and must have been good fund for the kiddo's!

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

I have about 20gn more powder behind it
@Tahr that would be much appreciated, I will flick you a pm in the morning

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

I'm getting 2780 with the 73 ELDM out of a 16 inch T3.

Ok, im back on the 223 again haha. Glad to see how this thread is going since i started it ages ago.
I have a shite load of Hornady 55gr BTSP ( the bulk ones with cannelure) that ive got a good shooting load for at 3010 fps (short barrel). i tested for the BC ages ago but lost the data, and i know the advertised one is wrong. Anyone got a more accurate BC for them?