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The attached picture is of a deer taken by my six year old son with a Federal 55 grain soft-point - one shot. This was a neck shot, so perhaps that doesn't say much. The rifle is a cut down H&R Handi-Rifle.
He took another deer the following year at about 125 yards with the same load, also one shot. This deer was taken through the lungs and went about 15 or 20 yards before keeling over.
Both deer were taken with me backing him up with a more substantial rifle.
I'm sure a premium bullet would be a better choice but I just don't shoot much .223 and I'm not set up to reload for it.
Anyway, a .223 can be an effective deer caliber if you're careful. I just don't think it's a good idea unless you've got a physical impairment or you're a kid. There's just no reason to use to push the envelope like that.
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Keith
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