223 is just barely enough for a deer. And if i had the choice between an AR and a good bolt action in a good deer caliber, I'd pick the bolt. And bolt guns can be unloaded without shucking every shell out one by one. And they are generally more accurate. And while I haven't hunted everything, I have learned that shooting at a running animal because you flubbed the first shot doesn't usually work, especially with a rifle.
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