Just wanted to hear some opinions on using the .223 (or .222) for hunting deer in PA.
I have harvested at least 10 deer with that caliber, large and small, bucks and does. Never did I have to trail any of those animals, all dropped in their tracks. Let my girlfriend at the time use it and she had a large doe go about 150 yds before falling over - poor shot placement.
I think its a tremendous round, very accurate and more than capable of taking deer down when in the hands of proficient shooter. Thoughts?
I have harvested at least 10 deer with that caliber, large and small, bucks and does. Never did I have to trail any of those animals, all dropped in their tracks. Let my girlfriend at the time use it and she had a large doe go about 150 yds before falling over - poor shot placement.
I think its a tremendous round, very accurate and more than capable of taking deer down when in the hands of proficient shooter. Thoughts?