Thread: 223 on deer

Finally got around to shooting some 73gn elm load tests today , it was a quick session at first light .
These were just shot over the bonnet of the Ute with a bipod and jacket rolled up under the Butt of the stock .
I wasn't at my usual spot where I shoot so didn't have my usual setup .

The flyer's were mainly me I'll admit , but I'm happy to work with these results .
The 23.7gn load was the heaviest powder charge I loaded for in this test and there is zero pressure sign's so will keep upping the powder and see if it tightens up .
The group top centre is my chosen 60gn VMax load and the problem was me not the ammo in this case , I was struggling to get a good shooting position with this first group and this load usually shoots around 14mm-15mm at 100m

I like 223 & 556 even better, and AR platform, bush master is my favorite as well sako85. I shot an old M16 few times which is a Vietnam war capture I think, used standard FMJ 55gr, really nice! And, it was the reason for me wanted a 223, when AR still allowed and when I was in Akl. Very good tool for bush. Personally, I do `t enjoy 7.62x39 even these two bullets are designed for same purpose. I knew some people they use SKS sort for bush hunting, pigs, goats.

80 grain Targex. 20 to 250 yards. All chest - shoulder shot. 5 shots for 4. One high shoulder shot needed a fixer but it wasn't going anywhere.

Breaking them down today so it will be interesting to see the performance on these bigger deer.



I had to do 2 loads on the quad. This was the next day.

Im surprised that ute could cope with the load more to the point

Originally Posted by Nathan F

Im surprised that ute could cope with the load more to the point

FORD. You should have great empathy

Suits me just fine...

For Old Rally Drivers

Looks a tiny bit damp there Tahr Good shooting, should keep the farmer happy
We have the same problem over here 4 gates open on the local dam and the big one up stream at 99% and probably will spill

Good stuff. It would take me days to choose them up

Originally Posted by Tahr

FORD. You should have great empathy

Suits me just fine...

For Old Rally Drivers

When you finally come to your senses I will be happy to take care of you

Originally Posted by Nathan F

When you finally come to your senses I will be happy to take care of you

back when owned a 1600 sport escort...I believed it was fs off rotary drivers.......

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

back when owned a 1600 sport escort...I believed it was fs off rotary drivers.......

Fix or repair daily....forever on rubbish dump...maybe....who knows

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So the 80 grn Targex will gỗ right through a solid hind at 180 yards and a spiker at 250. The performance is very impressive. High SD sure makes a difference to penetration. The 69 grn seldom exit and then only on Fallow (still work though).



Out on the hind



In on the hind

Originally Posted by Tahr

So the 80 grn Targex will gỗ right through a solid hind at 180 yards and a spiker at 250. The performance is very impressive. High SD sure makes a difference to penetration. The 69 grn seldom exit and then only on Fallow (still work though).

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coal w/ targex?

I just received some new projectiles to play with here in Australia .
They are Copper Monolithic bullets made by Outer Edge and they have been recommended to me by a couple of Blokes who shoot Big Pigs with their .223 rifles .
I'm going to assemble some load development rounds and start accuracy testing over the next few weeks ( their advice is to drive them hard )
I have no access to Deer when I'm over here , but Pigs do show their face occasionally on our place when it starts to get wet ( summer ) so thought I'd try to develop a load that will drive it's way through a Pig

bizzare...a 51grn pill that needs a 9" twist......... the 50-55grn barnes are happy in a 12" twist.
hopefully they work well for you,Barnes really make the wee cartridge shine sub 150 yards....