Thread: 223 on deer

Looks like a 270’s been to work . Impressive

Yep 223 is plenty big enough on deer

That’s massive trauma even if it’s two impacts.
I’m trying to work out where you placed the shots on the animal

Originally Posted by Ground Control

That’s massive trauma even if it’s two impacts.
I’m trying to work out where you placed the shotson the animal

The holes are exits. It was quite an uphill angle too so the entries are lower than the exits but I was aiming 2/3 up the shoulder and towards the lungs. It wasn't proper broadside but I cant remember the angle.

After using a 243 for 45 odd years, a year ago I invested in a 223. Over the last 12 months I have shot 7 assorted Sika, over 70 to 145 yards, not one has taken a single step. All with Hornady Whitetail 60gn. The killing power seems to be well in excess of my 243, My favorite rifle at the moment by far.

Another one for the mighty 223, this yearling look bigger from about 250m away because I didn't have anything to reference it against. Will taste delicious though.

@Tahr you might have to shoot them at a ratio of 2:1 if you're blowing holes in them like that.

Originally Posted by the.camo.butcher

Another one for the mighty 223, this yearling look bigger from about 250m away because I didn't have anything to reference it against. Will taste delicious though.

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Nice shooting and no meat damage.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Don't kid yourself that a 60 grain from a 223 has more killing power than a 243. Unless you were using a reduced 243 load.

100%. There would be very few scenarios where a 223 outperforms a 243. Perhaps if you were using a hard bullet in the 243 and it was pencilling through with minimal damage. Otherwise, not a chance

Originally Posted by ONYVA

After using a 243 for 45 odd years, a year ago I invested in a 223. Over the last 12 months I have shot 7 assorted Sika, over 70 to 145 yards, not one has taken a single step. All with Hornady Whitetail 60gn. The killing power seems to be well in excess of my 243, My favorite rifle at the moment by far.

There is a good chance that you are taking more care with your shots and placing them better. I know that I do with the .223.

This thread got me keen to take the browning micro bolt for a walk ,50 metres high shoulder Hornady 55 grain sp dropped on the spot

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Originally Posted by NRT

This thread got me keen to take the browning micro bolt for a walk ,50 metres high shoulder Hornady 55 grain sp dropped on the spot

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Good stuff.

Nice eater there.

Originally Posted by Trout

Nice eater there.

A big hind for me normaly shoot blue Mt rats this one south Canterbury

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Well done @NRT enjoy the venison