The results are below. I've also used 63gr Sierra SemiPtSpt and 65gr GameKings. I consider the 65gr GameKing to be the best deer bullet I've used in the .223 followed closely by the 63gr. I don't think a 223 is suitable for hogs at all. A ranking of the greatest rounds for tagging a bruiser buck They also make .223 in 68 and 75 grain match ammo. .223 caliber is preferred by the new hunters around the world because of the unique advantages during hunting.

#5726418 10/19/11: Joined: Oct 2003. I've also seen a 350lb hog soak up 2 broadside hits from a 300 Win mag and still went 150 yards. Mitch Mittelstaedt, Director of Hornady Engineering, sees the .223 as a viable deer cartridge under certain conditions and reports that it is a popular option for many Texas deer hunters. They shoot well (about 1moa) from either of my .223's and .22-250 that has a 1/14" twist bbl. Buy bulk rifle ammo at dirt cheap prices from top brands like Winchester, CCI, and Federal. Twitter. The box comprises of Hornady shots that provide trusted terminal … or 5.56 NATO rounds at Cheaper Than Dirt. Legal for big game in some states, deemed inadequate—and prohibited—in others, it lies on a fault line that has spurred many a campfire debate. Make it a KNOCK-DOWN, DRAG-OUT hunt! Facebook. Opening day of deer season comes only once a year. N Alabama. I need help selecting a round for a .223/5.56 for hunting deer. a viable deer cartridge? WRAP UP – THE BEST .223 rem HUNTING AMMUNITION. Looking at the "standard" bullet offerings to try in addition to the Nosler 60-grain Partition. There are many ammo types produced by various brands to kill deer effectively, yet there is still need to find the best. Rifles and ammo for all of these are readily available and they all do a great job on deer-sized game. However, field test has proven that this ammo is among the best for deer hunting. Is the .223 Rem.

Ramblin_Razorback OP. Let’s dive in and see if .223 is the best caliber for the job on your next hunt. But what about the most popular caliber in the platform, the .223/5.56? Best Use: Deer Hunting, Target Shooting, & Practice/ Training. Richard A. Mann-December 13, 2017. (They were "blems" after all). When you are picking out hunting ammunition do not buy the cheapest stuff possible. Does the small and speedy .223 Remington have what it takes to put meat on the table? Legality For many years, most states required the use of an intermediate cartridge for whitetail deer hunting. Let’s compare it to the .30/30 Winchester, which has more than a century of tried-and-true performance on deer, and see how it stacks up. Yeah, I know people kill deer and hogs with the .223. 11 Best Rifle Cartridges for Whitetail Deer. With their adjustable stocks, light weight, and nearly non-existent recoil, AR-15s in the .223/5.56 caliber make the perfect gun for young or small-frame hunters. Pinterest. Campfire Guide. 0. You are likely spending a lot of money on a multitude of other facets of your hunt and the ammo could define your success or failure. The gun I chose for my hunt is the exact same gun I used on my recent training in close quarters combat: An AR-15 pistol chambered in 5.56mm The most accurate factory ammo I have found for my 5.56X45mm rifles are the Hornady 223 Rem 53 gr V-MAX Superformance or the Hornady 5.56 NATO 55 GR GMX Superformance. For that reason, you must be sure that your state allows the hunter to use .223 caliber for deer hunting or not. 13596.