Thread: 222 vs Fallow

Originally Posted by Tahr

Fed. It was a wonderful camera. I bought it my first year out of school. 1966. Always been a camera guy.

You must have shot a few deer with your .222 - what do you think?

Not nearly as many as others, only a handful, I came to the .222 late. I have had two .222's over the years, a Winchester 70 and a Sako Vixen. The damage the bullet does is way out of proportion. I think Tussock said it once, you open up the chest and pour most of it on the ground.
I decided against the TSX's in the end, as they didn't seem to kill any better than an el cheapo Hornady 55 grain softpoint,

As for there "not being much of a margin with a .222"..."" I dunno. I have shot them in the shoulder and one I got with a liver shot, and he didn't go anywhere either. But I didnt do any rear end shots; but then I hardly do with any rifle. I think truly I was more careful though, more aware. I never did shoot a big stag with one, all young stuff.