Weight for .223 when hunting

drache

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What weight should I get for .223 for hunting deer? Locally the only weights are either 45gr or 50gr and those seem a little too light as they are listed as a Varmint round. Im hoping when I head north I'll be able to find something better.
 
Drache I know you have firearms more suitable for deer than a .223. Why not use those? To answer the question, yes 40 and 50 grain varmint bullets are a very poor choice. Try a 60 grain partition if you must use the .223.
 
right now the only gun I have on hand is my .223, I have a 30-30 but it's been acting up as of late (firing pin problem would be my guess since it's not setting off some of the rounds)
 
I must be thinking of someone else off the youth forum. Well if you can find a heavier bullet meant for larger game then by all means use it. I would suggest a new rifle for next year.
 
come on guys the 223 was a shell ment for human size game ar15 m16 and so on how many deer are bigger then a man .i have seen a lot of deer shot with this round and if hit in the heart lung area it is no problem a rib will not stop a 223 .and the very nice think about then is thy hit were you aim .find a premiam bullit and hit them right DUTCH
 
Bullet choice can make the difference. Load up some SSTs or the other Hornady bullets geared for massive expansion/fragmentation and, with good shot placement, you'll be fine
 
bisonhd said:
Nice way to sneak in yet another 223 for deer thread. It's been a few weeks.
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x2. LOL! I was just thinking the same thing as I was reading the comments.

64 grain Winchester Power Point, 60 Hornady soft point (not hollow point), Fusion 62 grain bonded, 60 grain Nosler Partition and 75 grain Hornady AMAX will all deck deer reliably if you do you part. Stupid shots can be taken with any gun - and the .223 is no exception. Keep them close and behind the shoulder and you will enjoy your venison this winter.
 
I have some 55gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claws loaded for my 223's max range I would use them is 100 yards and preferably closer.

I'd check into the Barnes 53gr/55gr/60gr TSX bullets as well.
 
Teh next deer or bear I shoot with my .223 will get a 45gr TSX. I have used 53gr TSX but they are pretty long for the twist and accuracy suffers after abotu 150 yards.
 
I bought Winchester's PowerPoint 64 grain factory rounds, rated for deer. And yes guys, I know there are "better" rounds, but my Tavor is crying to be allowed to chase deer...

Cheers
Jay
 
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