no game - 
Button Buck
eatonton ga
 | | 02/25/2008 7:31 PM |
| | trying to find if a 223 cal is enough to drop a deer im getting mixed info so could some one please help by the way its not mine its for my son | | | |
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tubby -
Record Book
Moundville,Alabama
| | 02/25/2008 9:01 PM |
| | Shot placement will be more critical because of the small caliber,but it will kill a deer.I would recommend a 243,it's what my son killed his first deer with,he was 10.Good luck to you and your son next season. | |
Tubby
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pizzaman17 -
4-Pointer
Brookville,Pa.
| | 02/25/2008 9:25 PM |
| | like tubby said shotplacement is critical and yes it will kill a deer. A good friend of mine's wife used a .222 for several years and had great succuess with it. but I also would recomend the .243. Good luck | | | |
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tomsinnott -
4-Pointer
Newburgh, IN
| | 02/25/2008 10:01 PM |
| | I'm with these guys, I haven't seen them steer anyone wrong yet. If you haven't bought it yet you might think about raising the caliber a little so it will keep him happier longer. | |
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no game -
Button Buck
eatonton ga
| | 02/28/2008 3:43 PM |
| thanks for the info on the subject we're going give a try with the 223 and if it dont work he can used 1 of my guns like i said thanks for the replies
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Kmehaffey -
Spike
Millersville Pa.
| | 02/29/2008 6:59 PM |
| Posted By no game on 02/28/2008 3:43 PM
thanks for the info on the subject we're going give a try with the 223 and if it dont work he can used 1 of my guns like i said thanks for the replies
Please dont
An effective Whitetail cartridge ,needs to have at a MIMIMUM 1000ft pounds of energy ,on impact. The 223 falls short , use the 243Win,
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Hammerforged -
Button Buck
| | 03/16/2008 12:02 AM |
| | What is the rate of twist on the .223 in question? If it is a 1in7 through a 1in9, please visit www.drtammo.com and read the customer testimonial there. Not all .223s are created equal. | | | |
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rebel deer hunter - 
8-Pointer
florida
| | 03/25/2008 2:08 PM |
| | ive heard of people killing deer with a 22 mag and 223 cant use either down in fl for deer | | | |
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nickshultz -
Button Buck
| | 07/07/2008 10:16 PM |
| | Can it kill a deer? of course when hit right. Is it ethical? absolutely not!!! I would use at least a 243 or higher. | | | |
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SJAdventures -
Button Buck
MS
| | 07/12/2008 8:14 PM |
| | I agree that a 223 will kill a deer if shot placement is perfect but a 223 is not an ethical choice. | |
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slayer_1993 -
Button Buck
| | 07/14/2008 8:15 PM |
| | my buddy killed a deer with a 223 at just shy of 500 yrds it was his first deer a doe it was on a flat out run and he dropped it. Heart shot!!! | |
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jeremyjms06 -
Button Buck
| | 07/25/2008 12:17 PM |
| | If you do go with the .223 definately get your son plenty of range time cuz shot placement is critical. If he doesnt make pretty much a perfect shot then all you have done is wounded the deer. The .223 will kill a deer but like I said the shot needs to be perfect so range time is a must. | | | |
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