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best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 03:38 AM
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30ft jon boat
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just had tater cuff surgery so any recoil is a no-go.....toward the end of season i will pop 2 does in the head but the main question is for my buddies 9 yo girl that has a 145" buck coming 30 yrds from the stand...the gun is accurate,i just need to know the best grain and weight/style you would recommend.....recommending any other calibers is like posting how hot hillary is.... I JUST DONT CARE
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 03:55 AM
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62 or maybe it's 64 gr Nosler partician. Should get it done ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif)
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 04:01 AM
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Brandon S.
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I like this one assuming you have a 1:10 twist or faster. It shoots very well in my rifle. Sierra 65 Gameking
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 04:19 AM
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JJH
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Nosler makes a 60gr partition. Not a 62 or 64.
Factory Ammo or handloads?
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 12:07 PM
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colt45-90
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twist is the key, don't know of to many .223's with fast twist, assuming its a bolt
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hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 12:13 PM
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Creedmoor
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Nosler makes a 60gr partition. Not a 62 or 64.
THIS ^^^^^^^^^^^ I reload them for 2 different ARs and they shoot extremely well. Most any factory twist rate will shoot them well. With the 22 caliber bullets you need to assure penetration, and most are designed for varmint use. The Partition is a good choice.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 05:16 PM
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Big Daddy K
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55 grain soft point gets the job done as good as any.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 06:05 PM
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Eyesofahunter
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3x on 60 gr partiion. Have used for year in 223 and 22 250 with stellar results.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 06:56 PM
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JJH
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55 grain soft point gets the job done as good as any. If you wait for a nice broadside shot.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 07:00 PM
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Creedmoor
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If you wait for a nice broadside shot.
Good point. And I think it goes without saying that when using smaller calibers shot placement is of critical importance.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 07:37 PM
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I/m using the nosler 64gr bonded
SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 08:17 PM
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kmon11
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Nosler partition fan, the 64gr Buzz is using is another good one. Those are my top picks
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 08:21 PM
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Those would be my first choices, but based on what I've read and heard. No plan to pursue the idea, though.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/08/16 08:22 PM
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Big Fitz
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If not a hand loader, I've had good accuracy with Fed Fusion 62 gr bonded. I think you may need a 1:10 twist to stabilize though.
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/09/16 02:45 AM
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J.G.
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If you wait for a nice broadside shot.
Good point. And I think it goes without saying that when using smaller calibers shot placement is of critical importance. Like right below the ear, in the center of the neck. My favorite shot placement on does. No tracking, no meat damage.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/09/16 01:23 PM
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If not a hand loader, I've had good accuracy with Fed Fusion 62 gr bonded. x2. Same as the Gold Dot 62gr, which the FBI says is the best 'blind barrier' 5.56 round. (blind barrier think: bone in a hunting situation). But accuracy is PARAMOUNT when shooting a deer w/a 223/556.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/09/16 06:11 PM
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My son used the 65 grain Sierra BTSP last year for several does. I wasn't too impressed with the performance, with no exit and no blood trail. I plan to try 2 bullets this season- 64 grain Nosler bonded and an Outlaw 87 grain SP. The 87 grain should have great penetration, which is what I want. I'll try those first, then the 64 grain to see which I like better.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/09/16 06:19 PM
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Tipps
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Doesn't Sierra make a game king bullet in the 60+ weight? That'd probably do it
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/09/16 06:24 PM
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JJH
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Doesn't Sierra make a game king bullet in the 60+ weight? That'd probably do it See Chad's post directly above yours.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/09/16 06:44 PM
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kmon11
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One I really like in the 22cal if you have the twist rate to run it is the 75gr Swift Sirocco, they make a 62gr version also. I run the 75gr ones in a 22-243 with a 1:8 27 inch barrel. Running at a mild 3200fps load, thinking about finding a load in the 3500fps range should get interesting.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/09/16 06:55 PM
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kmon11
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For a 223 the siroccos will work well if you have the twost rate. My boltaction 223S do not so I use partitons in them
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/10/16 01:57 AM
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Anyone use Barnes?
The 80 gr TTSX in 243 has worked well for me. Have a young nephew that might use a 223 this year.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/10/16 05:32 AM
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Tipps
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Doesn't Sierra make a game king bullet in the 60+ weight? That'd probably do it See Chad's post directly above yours. Yep, sorry about that. Based on what he said, not sure if i would try it.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/10/16 01:27 PM
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First choice would be 60 grain nosler partition, I have used them for years both factory and hand loaded. Federal loads them. Second would be the nosler 64 grain bonded performance.
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Re: best deer boolet in .223
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10/11/16 11:39 AM
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Just started a thread on DRT ammo. If for real, would be the perfect answer to your question.
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