.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.

 

[Cmf88]

Say it one more time for the guys in that back!

 

[Tahr]

308 yds. 74 grn Targex projectile. They are custom made using Berger jackets. 2950 fps.

 

[SUD1988]

308 yds. 74 grn Targex projectile. They are custom made using Berger jackets. 2950 fps.

It looked like your point of aim was the front of the shoulder. Is that pretty common in NZ? I tried it this year on my cow elk with the same result. It was an instant drop. I have read something about a big nerve bundle in that area that causes collapse when it's hit.