Russ D
Ultimate Member
Just saw a show called Wild Obsessions where a guy killed a massive 10 pointer with a TC Encore in .223at 100 yards. He hit it right in the shoulder and the deer went maybe 20 yards and folded up.
So does anyone here hunt with a .223? Or have a resource where I can find some more information pertaining to velocities and barrel lengths? I have a 14.5" pinned barrel so it may be a little short. But I figured it was worth asking and the discussion.
Thoughts?
Yea that was rare. Its nice to see a good first post like that.
We are missing an important part. The opening thread is using a 14.5 inch barrel. Why are we comparing what standard length barrel .223 can do when the opening post has a short barrel .223.
Doesn't the 14.5 barrel change things to the lower side?
Just saw a show called Wild Obsessions where a guy killed a massive 10 pointer with a TC Encore in .223at 100 yards. He hit it right in the shoulder and the deer went maybe 20 yards and folded up.
I just did some research and it seems that wasnt a wild deer. Pen raised, tame deer. If your comfortable hunting with a .223 than by all means do it. It sounds like your getting the best out of the caliber.
MarkP, sorry I kinda came off as an ass with my last responce. I still think a 170 grain bullet from a 30-30 packs a heck of alot more wallop than a 69 grain bullet from a .223. Another note, its been said that to be truley effective on deer, a rifle bullet should strike with at least 1000 ft lbs of energy.
Deer were moving on Sunday afternoon here, but I agree it's too warm. Since I take deer to a processor, I start thinking about handling and transporting my "kill" before I kill it. Counting chicks before they hatch. Much better if it's near or below freezing and you can calmly field dress and leave it hang all night.BTW this had to be the worst 3 days I can ever remember for the start of rifle season. Way to warm and no deer moving.
All guns and calbers work fine if you hit the vitals (brain, spine, lungs) but larger calbers put them down quicker and bust through brush. I used to live in Pa. More deer there are killed there with 30-30 than probably all other calibers combined. If you keep your cool and place a good shot, 223 will be fine.
Im with Blackbart
Id agree 100% the top of the list consists of
.30-06
.308
and now
.270
Im sure any hunter can agree that no matter what mom and pop backwoods hunting/food/beer mart you go to, .30-06 and .308 will be on every shelf. Id also agree that 30-30 would be there too though I'd think its not as popular any more.