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

[Castle Rock]

0.2R

 

[Antares]

Wow!

I'm reading Alaska's Wolf Man and he said the 220 Swift was the most emphatic killer of any cartridge he used. Also said he wouldn't use it on grizzlies but that was with 1920's light bullets.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the .222 Rem used to be a very popular cartridge for deer culling in NZ.

 

[mtnwrunner]

0.2R

As soon as I get my cone where I want it, then I'll make my zero adjustments. But you're close.

Randy

 

[Formidilosus]

As soon as I get my cone where I want it, then I'll make my zero adjustments. But you're close.

Randy

NO! It’s Right .2!

 

[PNWGATOR]

Direction!

 

[Te Hopo]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the .222 Rem used to be a very popular cartridge for deer culling in NZ.

Yup that's correct, an old mate told me that at the time scopes were becoming more commonplace and the 222s low recoil meant that neck and headshots were easy.
Especially compared to the open sight sporterized Lee Enfield 303s that were used before.

 

[Mike Islander]

0.2R

Please forgive my ignorance, but what does 0.2R mean in this context?

 

[Billy Goat]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what does 0.2R mean in this context?

Mils and direction.

However, it's backwards for best use. Should state direction then correction.

 

[Mike Islander]

Mils and direction.

However, it's backwards for best use. Should state direction then correction.

Ah! Adjust 0.2 mils right. Got it.

Many thanks!

 

[Antares]

Yup that's correct, an old mate told me that at the time scopes were becoming more commonplace and the 222s low recoil meant that neck and headshots were easy.
Especially compared to the open sight sporterized Lee Enfield 303s that were used before.

This makes me chuckle because even though I grew up in the states, my first deer rifle was an open sight, sporterized SMLE .303 and I’m now shooting a .223 for the same reasons you mentioned.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Can’t wait for the fall seasons to open and more pics added to this thread.

Voluntary simplicity.

Good way to fill the freezers and pantry.

 

[Trapperkid]

I’ll be adding to this thread with at least one whitetail shot with 77 tmk and one from 73 eldm i can not wait

 

[Jimbee]

I made this my profile picture but I don't think I ever posted this. Iowa, Jan 2023. 77 tmk at 180ish yards 2400fps. Watched and heard the impact/mule kick. The doe ran in a circle and stopped, I shot again and she quickly expired. Both shots exited and did plenty of damage. Was right before dark and didn't get any good pictures. Superlite chopped to 18", JK solvent trap legally turned into supressor, SWFA 6x, Sportsmatch.

 

[id_jon]

Can’t wait for the fall seasons to open and more pics added to this thread.

Voluntary simplicity.

Good way to fill the freezers and pantry.

Should 88gr eldms from a 22cm go here, or is there another thread for that?

 

[Trapperkid]

Post it

 

[mtnwrunner]

Can’t wait for the fall seasons to open and more pics added to this thread.

Voluntary simplicity.

Good way to fill the freezers and pantry.

Bring it.

Randy

 

[Formidilosus]

Bring it.

Randy

Whatever. You’ll sit over there and shoot your 308. and get used to it. And like it.

Like Ryan and his 6.5 creedmoor.

 

[PNWGATOR]

It’d be an incredible season for this thread if @mtnwrunner and @Ryan Avery simply committed to the east button and only used the 77TMK out of the Tikka with a SWFA.

You too @robby denning

 

[mtnwrunner]

I'm trying to convince my buddy who has the sheep tag.............

Randy

P.S. either the 223 or 308 will be lethal this season.

 

[Juan_ID]

Should 88gr eldms from a 22cm go here, or is there another thread for that?

Couldn’t help it…