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xxxleafybugxxx · January 4, 2012, 12:02 AM

I have no doubt that within reasonable distance, a 223 could kill a deer. Why is it frowned upon by so many?
Within 100 yards, if you have a good shot, shouldn't a .223 be fine for a deer?

January 4, 2012, 12:02 AM	#1
xxxleafybugxxx Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2011 Posts: 213	Deer with .223? I have no doubt that within reasonable distance, a 223 could kill a deer. Why is it frowned upon by so many? Within 100 yards, if you have a good shot, shouldn't a .223 be fine for a deer?