[Hog Buster]

As has already been stated here a .223 will kill a deer, even a 22LR will kill a deer, but shot placement is critical with both. A neighbor of mine always hunted with an AR, was an excellent shot and killed many deer with it. He was always careful to get just the right shot in the right place, unlike many who just shoot for deer. In his hands an AR was fine for deer hunting, but not so with others.

Over the years I’ve killed deer with everything from a 22LR to 45/70, but never used an AR, bolts and levers have always been my choice. Caliber choice for me has always been .243, .270 or 30/06, all adequate for the job at hand.