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Clifford L. Hughes · January 6, 2012, 02:18 PM

XXXLeafybugXXX:

I'm sure that the .223 will kill a deer out to 200 yards with a well placed bullet. The same goes for most center fire rifles. The key here is well placed bullet. Most deer hunters are not going to get the picture book shot of a deer standing stationary broad side. With a larger caliber rifle you have a larger kill area because the larger bullet tears up more vitals, and with a marginal shot you are more likely to down the animal.

Semper Fi.

Gunnery sergeant
Clifford L. Hughes
USMC RETIRED

January 6, 2012, 02:18 PM	#31
Clifford L. Hughes Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2011 Location: Southern Californis Posts: 795	XXXLeafybugXXX: I'm sure that the .223 will kill a deer out to 200 yards with a well placed bullet. The same goes for most center fire rifles. The key here is well placed bullet. Most deer hunters are not going to get the picture book shot of a deer standing stationary broad side. With a larger caliber rifle you have a larger kill area because the larger bullet tears up more vitals, and with a marginal shot you are more likely to down the animal. Semper Fi. Gunnery sergeant Clifford L. Hughes USMC RETIRED Last edited by Clifford L. Hughes; January 6, 2012 at 02:21 PM. Reason: spelling