>In eastern Montana where I grew
>up, i know quite a
>few people who hunted with
>.223 and they were very
>successful. I hunted with
>a .22-250. Never lost
>a deer. Only one
>of a dozen or so
>deer and antelope I shot
>with it ever went more
>than 100 yards.
>
>It's all about shot placement.
>I shot 3/4 of my
>deer through the neck and
>dropped them in their tracks.
> With all the practice
>i had with that rifle,
>I could put it into
>a good sized apple at
>any distance out to 350
>yards. Just a matter
>of practice and knowing the
>gun.
>
>If you have a good clear
>shot and steady set up,
>you are good, provided you
>are an excellent marksman.
>Exact shooting is key.
>a 300 WinMag won't put
>them down if you suck
>at shooting and don't hit
>vitals or spine.
I disagree, larger caliber = larger margin of error. An off shot with 223 is gonna be alot worse than an off shot with any larger 30 cal. For instance i had a guy straight up paunch shoot a elk from 350 yards, way far back dead center stomach. Bad shot and hunter didnt take his time. But that cow went a total of 15 ft. yes we had to use one more shot but that was from 6ft when she would not so much as stand up with us there. with a 223 i highly doubt that would happen, and honestly ill never find out. Yeah a 223 CAN do it, with perfect placement. but i would not feel like i was doing my part when pulling the trigger knowing what could happen much easier than shooting a proper caliber. as for 223 for hunting people.....why do you think the 6.8 came out, 223 is not efficient enough, especially FMJ ammo.
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