Thread: A question for the doubters

Originally Posted by Shearer

@Hunter_Nick. It is obvious that you consider the 223rem to be more that adequate on deer (as do I, although not always my first choice).
Hypothetically speaking, is there a point (an animal) at which you would draw the line when it comes to the 223s killing capability and say yeah, nah?
It sounds like a mature red stag poses no issue. What about a mature Wapiti bull? A mature bull moose? An Eland? Cape buffalo? I assume there is must be some end point to the 223s magic?

Nick once took down a bull elephant with a 22lr mate, nuff said

Originally Posted by Gibo

Nick once took down a bull elephant with a 22lr mate, nuff said

Well actually there was a poacher caught killing elephants.when questioned how he did it they didn't believe him till shown. He laid down beside trail and fired 22 short up into armpit/heart .then waited till animal fell over bled out. It's all about placement lol

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Well actually there was a poacher caught killing elephants.when questioned how he did it they didn't believe him till shown. He laid down beside trail and fired 22 short up into armpit/heart .then waited till animal fell over bled out. It's all about placement lol

Stop it

Originally Posted by Gibo

Nick once took down a bull elephant with a 22lr mate, nuff said

I think you will find that was Bunji who did that, but he did have his pet 25foot Croc holding its back leg for him to get the shot.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Nick once took down a bull elephant with a 22lr mate, nuff said

I’d be surprised if it was charging him though!

PS .22short is holding the record for smallest bullet to kill an elephant.