223 with 65 gr bullet. What's it good for?
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I have seen a pile of deer, and goats killed with Serria gameking 65g, from a 1-9 twist .223, All a mate in new Zealand, use's for fallow/red's and goats, he was using the 64gr Winchester before that,
I have shot one coyote with that bullet,
I have shot one coyote with that bullet,
.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, chupacabra, elk, walrus and moose. is a thread over on US forum Rokslide that contains everything you ever could imagine wanting to know about the lethality of .223 on game.
I've followed the thread for the past few years and recently both grizzly and walrus are claimed to have been taken cleanly.
It makes peoples heads explode and provides endless hours of entertainment.
Friday/Saturday morn night trolling threads are always worthy of a few exploding heads
Rob
If confronted by a chupacabra, charging or otherwise, its hard to argue againsnt 77gr TMK, 80 or 88gr ELDM.
But 65gr SP would probably work.
Wouldn't feel bad to take a shot at big game with the others. At all. Didn't used to hold that opinion but its really something, what repeatedly seeing evidence can do haha.
But 65gr SP would probably work.
Wouldn't feel bad to take a shot at big game with the others. At all. Didn't used to hold that opinion but its really something, what repeatedly seeing evidence can do haha.
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I agree. I always thought the 223 was a capable deer cartridge but that Rokslide thread really opened my eyes as to just what that cartridge can do with a good bullet. I picked up a T3x in 223 and have 500 77gr TMK's sitting at home. Not sure if I'll be able to start reloading before fall. If I do, I'll try their rifle/cartridge recipe for deer/elk. If I can't get the time to reload I'll go with 62gr Federal Fusion and see how that goes.
8 foot drop?
I was part of a hog slaughter when the owner used a 22 long to put his pigs down. What ensued was a full on rodeo and the worst killing job I have ever witnessed. Was it the 22’s fault the bullet didn’t find home? …. Not at all, many pigs are killed every year with one. I do believe that the percussive damage from a larger rifle would have provided a lights out scenario.
I always think about that experience when asked if a smaller cartridge can be used for bigger game.
I always think about that experience when asked if a smaller cartridge can be used for bigger game.
Ha, the old man always did the same, 22 long rifle, I always used the 22 mag, one day it all went wrong, wounded pig, smashed up pen, grazed up dad, after that, he used the .22 mag for killing pigs. the smallest tool, is good until its not.
The jurisdiction you live in and it's arbitrary rules will determine if it is legitimate, not it's effectiveness.
The 22LR was banned in BC as a Roadblock to those of lower socioeconomic status not for any lack of effectiveness. People have somehow got it in their head that 22 Centerfires are ineffective. Nothing I've seen drops Deer faster than the 22-250 and I've used from 22 Hornet to 9.3mm to Buckshot on Deer. It seems it's always guys from juristictions that arbitrarily ban 22 centerfires that question or deny their effectiveness.
The 22LR was banned in BC as a Roadblock to those of lower socioeconomic status not for any lack of effectiveness. People have somehow got it in their head that 22 Centerfires are ineffective. Nothing I've seen drops Deer faster than the 22-250 and I've used from 22 Hornet to 9.3mm to Buckshot on Deer. It seems it's always guys from juristictions that arbitrarily ban 22 centerfires that question or deny their effectiveness.
I have no doubt that a 223 will kill any white tail. But for reasons of chance if I mess up and place the bullet wrong I may not be able to recover the animal. Again that's where I hunt. It's thick. If hunting a wide open field area where I could see for ever into the distance I'd feel more confident with a 22 center fire.
I'd prefer a 6mm or a 25 as a minimum for myself. If someone wants to use a a 223 I see no reason to judge them. I've seen what 50gr gmx bullets do to bone. No doubt it will work
I'd prefer a 6mm or a 25 as a minimum for myself. If someone wants to use a a 223 I see no reason to judge them. I've seen what 50gr gmx bullets do to bone. No doubt it will work
