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

[bmin88]

Shot a match today with it.

.327 G1BC got me consistent hits out to 780 yards at 2500 ft DA, 2560 fps.

Nice, very close to what I found as well

 

[Deeker]

Hey guys. I am currently reading through this entire thread. I will still end up reading it all, but I wanted to ask a question. Is there a consensus for best non custom ammo to use for the .223? Is the eldm a solid choice for deer? I am in the middle of sighting in and finding a hunting bullet. Gun will be what my son uses for his first deer hunt this year, also after shooting it a bunch it might be my favorite gun I have ever owned. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ajsomp]

Hey guys. I am currently reading through this entire thread. I will still end up reading it all, but I wanted to ask a question. Is there a consensus for best non custom ammo to use for the .223? Is the eldm a solid choice for deer? I am in the middle of sighting in and finding a hunting bullet. Gun will be what my son uses for his first deer hunt this year, also after shooting it a bunch it might be my favorite gun I have ever owned. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

BH 77 TMK, bone frog 77 TMK, hornady 73 eldm

 

[Deere_Man]

Hey guys. I am currently reading through this entire thread. I will still end up reading it all, but I wanted to ask a question. Is there a consensus for best non custom ammo to use for the .223? Is the eldm a solid choice for deer? I am in the middle of sighting in and finding a hunting bullet. Gun will be what my son uses for his first deer hunt this year, also after shooting it a bunch it might be my favorite gun I have ever owned. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

What twist is your rifle’s barrel?

 

[Pharmseller]

I use the 75 ELDM with excellent results. I believe the 73 would be equivalent.

 

[BLJ]

73 ELDM

 

[Flswamprat]

This thread has completely altered my course on a rifle build for my kids in a good way. Very interesting read!

 

[43.6N]

This thread has completely altered my course on a rifle build for my kids in a good way. Very interesting read!

Awesome!
If you haven’t found it already, search for “kids rifle manifesto”

It was crucial for me helping my daughter find rifle success. 10/10 worth reading

 

[Deeker]

What twist is your rifle’s barrel?

I believe it is 1:8. It is a tikka youth .223

 

[bmin88]

I believe it is 1:8. It is a tikka youth .223

Should be good to go with anything of the common 73-77gr suggestions

 

[Flswamprat]

Awesome!
If you haven’t found it already, search for “kids rifle manifesto”

It was crucial for me helping my daughter find rifle success. 10/10 worth

Yes I have and it was enlightening!

 

[Deeker]

Thanks for the help fellas. I am about 300 pages into the thread right now. Super informative. Matches what I have seen with my own eyes throughout my hunting life. Always hunted with a 6 Remington. Hornady superformance 95’s. Any shot in the ribcage would absolutely turn the lungs and heart into jello and usually result in near instant death. Ended up buying a 6.5 prc three years ago, when I couldn’t find 6 rem ammo. Used accubonds and while they kill just fine it was not nearly as devastating as the 6mm. After that I built a full custom 7 prc thinking I needed more “pop”, and now I am here wondering if it was all a waste. I guess more guns is more better.

 

[Deeker]

Thanks for the help fellas. I am about 300 pages into the thread right now. Super informative. Matches what I have seen with my own eyes throughout my hunting life. Always hunted with a 6 Remington. Hornady superformance 95’s. Any shot in the ribcage would absolutely turn the lungs and heart into jello and usually result in near instant death. Ended up buying a 6.5 prc three years ago, when I couldn’t find 6 rem ammo. Used accubonds and while they kill just fine it was not nearly as devastating as the 6mm. After that I built a full custom 7 prc thinking I needed more “pop”, and now I am here wondering if it was all a waste. I guess more guns is more better.