thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 I have shot 5 deer with a .223, because that is all I had growing up. I would look more at the bullet construction than at just the weight. Any target bullet is probably not going to hold together. If I was going to do it again I would use the Barnes or the Partition. I used 55gr soft nose bullets and recovered most of them in the deer. Usually the bullet and the jacket would separate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Not sure but I think the Game King is their heavy hitter. Don't no about the Match King though. Man a elk tag and two deer tags Take care, Willie Yes, tags were good to us this year! Of course dad gets shafted, I picked up a leftover coues tag down south.. No use for it now, I got a little forkie on the archery opener.. What a great problem!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 29, 2014 If the overall rifle isn't to big for her, another option is to purchase the reduced recoil 308 load. http://www.hornady.com/store/308-Win-125-gr-SST-Custom-Lite/ I've got some of the 'managed recoil' .308 rounds that I would be willing to give you if you thought you could use them. If she is willing to give them a try..... My daughter has killed a couple of deer, and she used the managed recoil rounds on each one of them. She is a little bigger now and doesn't have as much of a problem handling the kick of a rifle so we really don't need them anymore. I live in Central Phx. and work in North Phx. I can double check my inventory when I get home tonight to be sure of how many rounds I have. Let me know if you think you would like to take them off my hands. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 If the overall rifle isn't to big for her, another option is to purchase the reduced recoil 308 load. http://www.hornady.com/store/308-Win-125-gr-SST-Custom-Lite/ I've got some of the 'managed recoil' .308 rounds that I would be willing to give you if you thought you could use them. If she is willing to give them a try..... My daughter has killed a couple of deer, and she used the managed recoil rounds on each one of them. She is a little bigger now and doesn't have as much of a problem handling the kick of a rifle so we really don't need them anymore. I live in Central Phx. and work in North Phx. I can double check my inventory when I get home tonight to be sure of how many rounds I have. Let me know if you think you would like to take them off my hands. S. Thanks!!! I should have looked at that a little earlier. I could have trimmed the stock up a little and had her shooting it. Thanks for the offer but maybe some other youths could take advantage of this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS Report post Posted September 29, 2014 My kids shot several deer,and a pile of pigs with the 223.I've also shot several bulls[cattle] weighing up to 1900 lbs with it.The only trouble with it was shooting the bulls in the ear with Hornady v-max 55 gr.It was too thin on the jacket,wouldn't penetrate enough.The 55gr soft point worked fine.Also,one of my friends kids,has shot several deer,4 cow elk,and a big tom lion in the ribs,all with one shot apiece.Good Hunting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcarter Report post Posted September 29, 2014 I have a 243 you can use if you come down to Tucson area. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 ^ Thank you! Wont be down in Tucson anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 PM sent lancetkenyon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmire Report post Posted September 29, 2014 I've taken 5 mulie bucks with my mini 14 and have taken those bucks from 125-220 yards with one shot. The .223 is deadly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted September 30, 2014 Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted September 30, 2014 I have a left handed ruger 30:06 you guys are welcome to use Remington makes a 125 grain bullet with 50 percent less powder a great bullet for deer also have a youth model .243 that will be on 2 hunts you are welcome to use if your hunt isn't at the same time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted September 30, 2014 When my boys were younger, they shot the .308 managed recoil. Significantly less recoil, and suppose to be effective out to 200 yards. Mark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 30, 2014 If you want to use the 223, I'd shoot the heaviest Barnes tsx the rifle will stabilize. I've got a 243 you can borrow if you're interested. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 30, 2014 I have some 90 grain vld's if you reload, just bullets but I'd give them to you if you want. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted September 30, 2014 I think you are asking for trouble hunting deer with a 223. The round is very capable with perfect shot, perfect bullet, etc. what zone? How close can you get are all important questions. A wounded deer is a much worse experience for a new Hunter than no shot at all. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
