I had asked earlier about thoughts on 223 ammo for deer. I ended up with 70 gr Barnes TSX in 556. I did get an 8 pointer this last weekend but I have to tell you I will probably never use this again on whitetail. I made a solid hit through the lungs and this buck ran about a 1/4 mile before I caught up with it. If I were using my 308 I know this would not have been the case. Experiment over with the 223 for deer for me.
On a positive note I did get a good deal of meat in the freezer and a lot of exercise. Curiosity got the better of me this year but from now on out 308 or 3030 for me.
I know others have stated great results with 223/556 for deer but that just simply was not the case for me. The exit wound appeared to be about the same as the entrance.
On a positive note I did get a good deal of meat in the freezer and a lot of exercise. Curiosity got the better of me this year but from now on out 308 or 3030 for me.
I know others have stated great results with 223/556 for deer but that just simply was not the case for me. The exit wound appeared to be about the same as the entrance.