can i deer hunt w/ a .233
02-07-2006, 06:07 PM
#11
Join Date: Feb 2006
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RE: can i deer hunt w/ a .233
I missed something,Speer makes a 70 gr. simi spitzer that works very well. Actualy it was a Tech. from Serria that put me on to that one, and more accurate than Nosler a plus since placement is important. By the way Sierra has a 65gr. game king though I haven't tried it on deer it's as accurate as a match bullet. These small caliber bullets will kill deer very dead, but they don't drop like a rock unless you hit them in the head or spine!
02-07-2006, 07:52 PM
#12
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RE: can i deer hunt w/ a .233
everybody in here is telling you to go with 60 gr or heavier which can be hard to find sometimes. you dont need to go that heavy if you dont want. i have killed two deer with my .223 with 45 gr winchester varmint loads. You just got to make good shot placement. I would go with the 55 gr ballistic tip because when they hit the lung of a deer they make a massive wound channel and kill well. i would limit range to around 200-225 yds. these little bullets will make a hole in a deer larger than a half dollar. youll see if you try it and kill with it.
02-07-2006, 08:20 PM
#13
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RE: can i deer hunt w/ a .233
Forgot to mention thecartridges were handloadspushing Hornady 52 gr. BTHP match bullets. I would have preferred to have had my 53 gr. Barnes TSX, but I was coyote hunting.
02-08-2006, 04:42 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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RE: can i deer hunt w/ a .233
ORIGINAL: hobie11
everybody in here is telling you to go with 60 gr or heavier which can be hard to find sometimes. you dont need to go that heavy if you dont want. i have killed two deer with my .223 with 45 gr winchester varmint loads. You just got to make good shot placement. I would go with the 55 gr ballistic tip because when they hit the lung of a deer they make a massive wound channel and kill well. i would limit range to around 200-225 yds. these little bullets will make a hole in a deer larger than a half dollar. youll see if you try it and kill with it.
everybody in here is telling you to go with 60 gr or heavier which can be hard to find sometimes. you dont need to go that heavy if you dont want. i have killed two deer with my .223 with 45 gr winchester varmint loads. You just got to make good shot placement. I would go with the 55 gr ballistic tip because when they hit the lung of a deer they make a massive wound channel and kill well. i would limit range to around 200-225 yds. these little bullets will make a hole in a deer larger than a half dollar. youll see if you try it and kill with it.
He also said he's not reloading so mentioning those loads arent much help to him.
02-08-2006, 06:48 PM
#17
Nontypical Buck
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RE: can i deer hunt w/ a .233
ORIGINAL: hobie11
the loads that i mentioned can both be bought at you local wal-mart its where i bought mine
the loads that i mentioned can both be bought at you local wal-mart its where i bought mine
02-08-2006, 08:01 PM
#19
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: West Central Missouri
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RE: can i deer hunt w/ a .233
Used a .223 for 8 years and never lost a deer here in Missouri. I used Federals 69 gr Match Hollow Points. Most dropped within 50 yards none went passed 100 yards. All were shot broad side.
Good Luck Hunting !!!
Good Luck Hunting !!!
02-08-2006, 09:13 PM
#20
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RE: can i deer hunt w/ a .233
my gun is a rem 700 varmet w/a heavy barrel it has a 12" rate of twist what is the right non reload for my gun for deer out 150-175 yards thank you all for all your help i new to this internet stuff its very cool to find people like this i usually use the phone