.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[grfox92]

grfox92,

Not a bad start. Add a Larue MBT, better scope and some TMKs and you’re all set!

Definetly need a new grip, that thing is aweful.

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[Tahr]

If you’re serious I’ll take you up on this! I’ll be back to New Zealand in 2024, is there a time of year requirement for adding some hunting into my trip plan?

PM'd

 

[jofes]

2 more does, both closer around 100-80, both more broadside so the bullets did offside damage but didn't poke through. Left the heart for one picture. AAC 75 gr. OTM 16" AR. Both ran about 30-50 yards.

 

[jofes]

Does anyone, maybe Form, have data that the 77 OTM is better vs the 75 on deer? Im gonna order a few cases of AAC 77 as it's currently cheaper than the 75.

 

[PsRpOiGrRiAtM]

Does anyone, maybe Form, have data that the 77 OTM is better vs the 75 on deer? Im gonna order a few cases of AAC 77 as it's currently cheaper than the 75.

It's been stated repeatedly that the OTM bullets, specifically Sierras, are inconsistent in their upset. They might be devastating, or they might pencil through. If that's all you have, maybe aim for neck or shoulder to increase the chances of frag/upset or at least immobilization.

 

[Tahr]

2 deer shot last evening. Central shoulder shot and high shoulder shot. Both pretty much dropped on the spot. 77TMK MV 2900, 230 yards. Low shoulder pass through, no blood. Hi shoulder bullet in wound on far side. Central shot first 2pics, then high shot.

 

[Chris_in_Idaho]

Don't worry guys, at long last the professionals are going to settle this 223 question for us once and for all.

 

[wind gypsy]

Laurel from this week’s MN outdoor news ain’t havin it!

 

[Nomosendero]

Yes and those dang elevated blinds, esp. heated!

 

[Chris_in_Idaho]

Yes and those dang elevated blinds, esp. heated!

Obviously the heated ones have more energy.

 

[fwafwow]

But if many are taken at 30 yards or less....

 

[Jimbee]

Laurel from this week’s MN outdoor news ain’t havin it!

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Now we have to consider the firepower of a cartridge.....

 

[Castle Rock]

 

[roosiebull]

Laurel from this week’s MN outdoor news ain’t havin it!

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In his defense, he’s listened to over 80yrs of fudd lore, that’s a lot of poop thrown at the wall for none to stick unless you live in the taco bell bathroom

 

[BLJ]

Sincerely,
Mrs. Karen Laurel Linder.

Oh boy.

 

[BLJ]

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I do for about 2 months every year.

 

[Swamp Fox]

Obviously the heated ones have more energy.

We used to DREAM of heated box blinds ...

 

[Nomosendero]

We used to DREAM of heated box blinds ...

Yea and besides, who would need a heated blind in MN, Right?

 

[Chris_in_Idaho]

Yea and besides, who would need a heated blind in MN, Right?

Only people waging war on God's animals.

 

[mt terry d]

Laurel from this week’s MN outdoor news ain’t havin it!

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Dear Mr Linder,
Out here we call these elk not varmints.
And we prefer to shoot them in the heart/lung area not the legs.
223/77TMK combo at 350 yards.
One shot. Dead. Zero meat destroyed.
( No LEDs or elevated heated stands were used in the killing of this animal)