my .223 for white tail season

I don't want to get off topic, but here's two pictures of the rifle.


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Trued 700
PacNor, SS, 3 groove, 1/8", PN LW contour
McM Mnt rifle stock. ADL 50%blk/50%org
Talley rings
Leupold 3.5-10 w/TT's
Callahan firing pin kit
Spiral fluted bolt and a bolt knob.

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I shot this group at 1000yds yesterday with 75gr Amax.

"You always want a Bull barrel..."
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Now that you say that Tim, I do remember the picture that Seal posted up of her and the deer. Ya, her deer was a lot bigger than his!!!
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that sure is a nice rifle! I think i will stay away from head shots! im not the best shot in the world, also a head shot on anything is a challenge! i may just stick to my bow during the rut! " which falls on modern deer rifle"
 
Originally Posted By: 2muchgunIt's all about shot placement.......

Any time you pull the trigger, it should be all about shot placement,no matter what caliber or bullet.
 
I've shot a good number of deer with a .223 and have found that putting my vertical crosshair on the back edge of their front leg, about 1/3 the way up their chest will do 'em in right now. If you hit them directly in the heart, they don't drop immediately, but just above the heart and down they go.

Most effective ammo for me has been the Winchester white box 45gr jhp. Not sure why guys feel the need to apologize for using that stuff- it's been excellent for me.

You have to be very familiar with your bullet's trajectory at the range you're shooting, plus the wind, plus be able to anticipate the deer's next movement to be able to consistently head shoot them. So, I'd not recommend that to a stranger.

I've not ever shot one in the neck.
 
I use 52 SMK out of my 22-250 and they very seldom take a step when hit, right to the dirt. I shoot the same bullet out of a 225 Winchester with good results also, if you reload give them a try you won't be disappointed.
 
I've never hit a deer in the head or shot at it's head. And, to be honest, don't recommend neck shots to most. In the right hands, however.......
 
The neck is a small target but many times larger than a head shot and much less likely to make slow death wounds. If you are absolutely sure of the shot a neck shot makes sense. For 99% the heart lung shot is the best choice.
I think a head shot should not ever be attempted. I hold a master card and I would never take a head shot, the actual brain is just too small a moving target and a slight miss of the brain causes a lingering painful death.

Jack
 
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