Thread: 223 on deer

Has anyone had experience with the Browning Xbolt superlight loaded with the heavy 223 projectiles? And also how it performs with factory ammo with the 16” barrel?

The other night. 230 yd 80 grn Targex exit from an angled lung shot. Ran about 15 yards. Effective.
9th April. He had that musty rutty smell about him. Meat for charity. They casserole or mince it so it will be ok. Butcher puts the rutty carcasses in a seperate chiller away from domestic stuff this time of the year.

Originally Posted by GlenM

Has anyone had experience with the Browning Xbolt superlight loaded with the heavy 223 projectiles? And also how it performs with factory ammo with the 16” barrel?

Used to load 55gr TSX for my mates XBolt but he has switched to 65gr GMK. Gave those to him to try. Best so far is 365m one shot dead. 1 foot above spine.