Can you hunt deer with a .223? Legally?

[JDCSigP226]

Can you hunt with deer with a .223? Legally?
or is the lowest caliber a .243?

if you can hunt with a .223 can you use a restricted firearm like a ar-15 or sig516?

 

[Drillbit]

Depends on the province.

Sask is 24 cal or bigger. So No
BC is any centerfire. So Yes

Don't know about the others.

Can't hunt with a restricted. They can only be fired at the range.

 

[Magnum PE]

Just to add to the previous post.

That only applies to Non-Restricted firearms.

You cannot hunt with Restricted firearms (i.e. AR15s)

 

[michaelk]

legally in canada the smallest is .243/6mm..

A restricted firearm is not legal for anything except for target shooting at an approved range. These firearms cannot be legally transported anywhere else.

Anyone caught hunting with a restricted firearm is going to be doing jail time/probation time and probably lose his/her guns.

Any gun that is deemed an AR variant is going to be restricted no matter what caliber (Yes that includes rimfire).

An acceptable alternative is the RFB. which is a bullpup design, takes 308win and is a semi auto. I know several people that hunt Deer quite well with it and have taken a few bucks this year. However there is nothing wrong with a good ole bolt action! (Someone had to say it!!! )

 

[cote_b]

legally in canada the smallest is .243/6mm..

That is the case for some provinces, but not all. You would have to look in the Nova Scotia hunting regs to be sure for your province. Restricted firearms of any type can only be used at a range and that goes for all of Canada.

 

[Superbrad]

legally in canada the smallest is .243/6mm..

No... caliber regulation goes by province....

 

[Huntin' Gun]

Wait... now let's talk about the ethical implications of doing so! I LOVE THESE THREADS!

 

[dinsdale]

for NS:

Big game hunting - permitted weapons

4 (1) Subject to the Act and regulations and to subsection (5), any person may possess in a wildlife habitat during an open season for hunting big game, except during the special open season for bow hunting deer, any of the following items:



(a) a rifle and ammunition of .23 calibre or greater;



(b) a shotgun, of .410, 28, 20, 16, 12 or 10 gauge, using a single projectile or shot having a diameter of .24 in. or 6.10 mm (AAA or No. 4 Buckshot) or larger;

Clause 4(1)(b) amended: O.I.C. 2010-244, N.S. Reg. 84/2010.



(c) a muzzle loaded firearm of .45 calibre or greater; or



(d) a bow with a draw weight of 50 pounds or greater within the draw length of the archer when hunting moose and 40 pounds or greater within the draw length of the archer when hunting big game other than moose and any arrow fitted with a broadhead;



(e) a crossbow with a minimum draw weight of 68 kg (150 lbs) and bolts with heads measuring more than 2.2 cm in diameter.

Clause 4(1)(e) added: O.I.C. 2010-244, N.S. Reg. 84/2010.

 

[JDCSigP226]

Okay, thanks guys!

 

[8mmpeter]

It`s legal to use .223 in Ontario.

 

[rem338win]

legally in canada the smallest is .243/6mm..

Buddy, you live in a province where it is legal to hunt deer with a .22 cal centerfire.

 

[oopswasthatyourdog?]

Quebec is minimum .243.....

 

[Doc M]

Alberta is a no-go for .223 as well.

-M

 

[Papaclaude]

But keep in mind that even if you can legally use a 223 for deer, it is totally inadequate for bear defense. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good bear defense rifle?

 

[michaelk]

the big question is why would you .223 to hunt deer? Unless you where 100% sure of shot placement then why bother taking the risk and using something that isn't going to insure a clean kill.

In my opinion, .243 or 6mm should be the smallest caliber used to hunt large game animals. Varmints are another story and should be seperate.

Mike

 

[f55]

But keep in mind that even if you can legally use a 223 for deer, it is totally inadequate for bear defense. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good bear defense rifle?

22lr of course, you can even take out a elephant if you hit it just shy of the 3rd eye lash of the right eye when hit at an angle of 45.96, its in the "Hunting big game with 22lr 3rd edition by BS Book"

 

[blasted_saber]

legally in canada the smallest is .243/6mm..

In my opinion, .243 or 6mm should be the smallest caliber used to hunt large game animals. Varmints are another story and should be seperate.

Mike

You're almost as bad as an anti........"In my opinion.....therefor it must be law!"

 

[sobo4303]

Oh Boy! Here we go again!





Anybody on these posts are not the final authority on this matter, it is the published regulations in the Province which you reside or the Province which you intend to hunt in. Someone can spout all sorts of drivel and be wrong....with you getting the ticket or worse. Do yourself a favour, download the regs. and read them.

 

[canadaman30]

the big question is why would you .223 to hunt deer? Unless you where 100% sure of shot placement then why bother taking the risk and using something that isn't going to insure a clean kill.

In my opinion, .243 or 6mm should be the smallest caliber used to hunt large game animals. Varmints are another story and should be seperate.

Mike

How many deer have you shot with a 223 ?

 

[SuperCub]

legally in canada the smallest is .243/6mm..

WRONG!! ..... Perfectly legal here in NB.

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