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Chainsaw. · January 6, 2017, 11:30 AM

300 win mag for deer??? Are they wearing plate armor?

I would say for a side on lung/heart shot 223 is doable with the right bullet. Would prefer a step up for a quick clean kill, 7.62x39 is plenty.

January 6, 2017, 11:30 AM	#39
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	300 win mag for deer??? Are they wearing plate armor? I would say for a side on lung/heart shot 223 is doable with the right bullet. Would prefer a step up for a quick clean kill, 7.62x39 is plenty. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing. Last edited by Chainsaw.; January 6, 2017 at 12:35 PM.