Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Shearer

Just found this on You Tube. A Chamois shot with a .223rem. Go to 9:40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFzFURYEZhM
Didn't even look like it was hit.

Yeah, surprising there was no reaction at all. If you slow the vid down you can see the shock of the bullet hit but it appears to be quite low down above the bracket. Maybe a heart shot, which would account for the run.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yeah, surprising there was no reaction at all. If you slow the vid down you can see the shock of the bullet hit but it appears to be quite low down above the bracket. Maybe a heart shot, which would account for the run.

Correction: Brisket, not bracket.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Correction: Brisket, not bracket.

He says in the comments that it was a badly placed shot.

Must admit I have had the same (non) reaction with a buck chamois hit with a 165gn Nosler BT from my short barreled 308win. I though I had missed it as it just stood there, side on, looking in my direction. A second shot dropper it but the first, behind the shoulder, had done the business. I have since changed to 168 ELD-M in that rifle and they seem to go better. The BTs were great in the 300wm but I suspect a bit hard for the lower velocity of the 308win.
Sorry. As you were. Back on topic.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Must admit I have had the same (non) reaction with a buck chamois hit with a 165gn Nosler BT from my short barreled 308win. I though I had missed it as it just stood there, side on, looking in my direction. A second shot dropper it but the first, behind the shoulder, had done the business. I have since changed to 168 ELD-M in that rifle and they seem to go better. The BTs were great in the 300wm but I suspect a bit hard for the lower velocity of the 308win.
Sorry. As you were. Back on topic.

if you hit shoulder bones...much different outcome...a chammy is no bigger than average dog/nanny goat so not a heck of a lot of resistance to a big projectile,slipped in behind shoulders,there is chance to hit a rib...or slip between them,if it slips between it has stuff all to make it expand...same goes for lots of animals.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Must admit I have had the same (non) reaction with a buck chamois hit with a 165gn Nosler BT from my short barreled 308win. I though I had missed it as it just stood there, side on, looking in my direction. A second shot dropper it but the first, behind the shoulder, had done the business. I have since changed to 168 ELD-M in that rifle and they seem to go better. The BTs were great in the 300wm but I suspect a bit hard for the lower velocity of the 308win.
Sorry. As you were. Back on topic.

I see some cheeky sod has been commenting on your 300wsm vid

Originally Posted by Tahr

I see some cheeky sod has been commenting on your 300wsm vid

Haha. After 9 years someone finally watched it
Yeah. Hit in the point of the shoulder. I was very surprised it stayed standing for as long as it did. Wagging their tail is usually a good sign though.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Haha. After 9 years someone finally watched it
Yeah. Hit in the point of the shoulder. I was very surprised it stayed standing for as long as it did. Wagging their tail is usually a good sign though.

I feel like a link is required

When the 80 grn Targex hits a bony bit (entry). Still enough penetration to kill it on the spot though. About 100 yards.

Checked the .223 load yesterday 69 grn Targex and 2206

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@Thar what speed did you have the 69gr targex going? Did you find it made any difference on animals?

Originally Posted by Scotts

@Thar what speed did you have the 69gr targex going? Did you find it made any difference on animals?

3K from a couple of 20" barrels using 2206.

80 grain at 2800 performs better than 69grn at 3000. But 69 grn at 3000 performs a lot better than 69 grn at 2800.

Targex 69grn at 2.9/3k are better than 55 grn cup and core at 3150 on deer.

From my experience only.

Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

Checked the .223 load yesterday 69 grn Targex and 2206

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Drag them in closer together so you dont get splotch marks all over the target. LOL.

Hind from last night 69gn smk. See hunting reports for the autopsy

Originally Posted by Nathan F

Hind from last night 69gn smk. See hunting reports for the autopsy
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I'm not sure who looks happier, boy or dog !!