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

[MontyMontana]

What an incredible thread that challenges and disproves a lot of "common Knowledge" myths.

 

[Deere_Man]

Why the two different calibers out of curiosity?

300 Weatherby Magnum is a joke. Get that mess out of here!

J/K, there is probably some plausible explanation for the strange double tap.

 

[Nine Banger]

Why the two different calibers out of curiosity?

Aram Von Benedikt shot the bull after jonpall shot it with his Rokslide Special.

 

[jonpall]

Why the two different calibers out of curiosity?

Was hunting with my brother who had the 300 (as I always used to as well). Neither of us cared who got it as long as it went down hence the multiple shots. He didn't react to either shot really, he just took a few steps and dropped dead a few seconds after the shots. The 300 was not suppressed.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Was hunting with my brother who had the 300 (as I always used to as well). Neither of us cared who got it as long as it went down hence the multiple shots. He didn't react to either shot really, he just took a few steps and dropped dead a few seconds after the shots. The 300 was not suppressed.

Teamwork! Slap hands!!

 

[NSI]

so close, so far.

-J

 

[Gettincloser]

Here is a quick bit and I actually took pictures this time. My 9 year old nephew got this guy at 88 yards with the 223 TMK AAC ammo. High Center to the shoulder, left a solid 1" hole through the on side ribs, went above the heart but shredded both lungs, took out the bottom half of the spine, out the dark ribs (slightly further back than entrance), and stopped at the edge of the far side of the muscle in the back hal of the shoulder.

In summary, bang - flop. This is his 3rd hog!

 

[Pharmseller]

What is that? Doesn’t look piggy.

Capybara?

 

[PNWGATOR]

so close, so far.

-J

That’s 28 seconds of my life I can’t get back…

 

[Ahren1111]

0 chance I’d use 223 for anything bigger than a coyote

 

[omicron1792]

0 chance I’d use 223 for anything bigger than a coyote

Your tenth post! Congrats! The classifieds are now your oyster.

 

[sierracharlie338]

0 chance you read any of this thread other than the title.

 

[mt100gr.]

0 chance I’d use 223 for anything bigger than a coyote

Why?

 

[PNWGATOR]

I’m not sure the above post was related to me, but I read every page and understood the info previously posted on all 580 pages. I had a brain tumor and surgery two years ago at age 38. I have been fairly recoil sensitive since the surgery. This set up is perfect for my hunting needs, very thankful for an accurate, light recoiling rifle.

None of the above posts were related to your post.

Best of luck on your son’s deer hunt!

 

[sierracharlie338]

I’m not sure the above post was related to me, but I read every page and understood the info previously posted on all 580 pages. I had a brain tumor and surgery two years ago at age 38. I have been fairly recoil sensitive since the surgery. This set up is perfect for my hunting needs, very thankful for an accurate, light recoiling rifle.

No you contributed useful information unlike the person saying they would barely use a 223 for varmints.

Great post and congrats on the meat. Good luck to your son as well

 

[JackButler]

0 chance I’d use 223 for anything bigger than a coyote

Zero chance I’d use anything bigger than a 223 on a deer or elk unless legally required in the area.

 

[Loco4dux]

0 chance I’d use 223 for anything bigger than a coyote

0 chance you’ll be a contributing member to this forum

 

[Kaleb]

the fact a 1:8" or better barrel is thought to be needed to kill a damn animal is pure comedy

For me I’ve never saw it as needed. It does open doors to bullets I like to shoot and doesn’t close doors to the shorter bullets if you’re so inclined.

15-20 years ago people on the internet were going on about it. I’m the curious type and had a 1-8 223AI screwed together. The gun shot great and the deer died just fine. I’m sure not saying it’s the end all be all but it works real good. So does a lot of other chamberings/calibers/bullets though.

 

[longrangelead]

so close, so far.

-J

conventional wisdom downsized...

 

[gbflyer]

Less than ideal shot placement, high on the neck. This is after trimming the bloodshot away. Animal hit the deck immediately and required finishing. Not much loss but probably a good example of what not to do. 150 yards or so.