SigfanUSAF
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Just a quick question.
I am going to downeast Maine in November for a deer hunting trip/ vacation with an old school friend. I grew up there, hunted there for 5 years before moving to NC. I've hunted deer with 12 ga, 8mm Mauser, 30-06, and .303 Enfield, succesfully, I might add. I haven't been hunting in going on 6 years now, and I'm looking forward to getting back in the saddle. My choice of a rifle to bring with me is an AR-15A1, with an ACOG mounted on the carry handle. I realize .223 is a little light for deer(?), but I feel between my shooting abilities and my ACOG 4x TA01 scope, this combo might work.
Does anyone have any experiences hunting deer with this caliber? Rifle? Scope? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Also with the liscense comes with a bear tag. Would the .223 be sufficient for the Maine black bear as well, or should I leave them up to my friends .308? What load/make of ammo would be ideal here. That and I'm hoping my 6 years in the Carolinas hasn't totally ruined my tolerance for Maine cold
-Sigfan
I am going to downeast Maine in November for a deer hunting trip/ vacation with an old school friend. I grew up there, hunted there for 5 years before moving to NC. I've hunted deer with 12 ga, 8mm Mauser, 30-06, and .303 Enfield, succesfully, I might add. I haven't been hunting in going on 6 years now, and I'm looking forward to getting back in the saddle. My choice of a rifle to bring with me is an AR-15A1, with an ACOG mounted on the carry handle. I realize .223 is a little light for deer(?), but I feel between my shooting abilities and my ACOG 4x TA01 scope, this combo might work.
Does anyone have any experiences hunting deer with this caliber? Rifle? Scope? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Also with the liscense comes with a bear tag. Would the .223 be sufficient for the Maine black bear as well, or should I leave them up to my friends .308? What load/make of ammo would be ideal here. That and I'm hoping my 6 years in the Carolinas hasn't totally ruined my tolerance for Maine cold
-Sigfan