The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .44 mag vs. .223 effectiveness in a carbine

105kw · April 15, 2024, 03:33 PM

Part of the choice for me would be use.
I don't hunt varmints, and I live in Washington State. 223/5.56 aren't legal for big game, which means deer or larger.
I would take the .44mag carbine as a light carry gun, and yes I'd be range limited. But I've seen 44mag cleanly take deer, within about 125yds with a carbine.

April 15, 2024, 03:33 PM	#54
105kw Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: Columbia Basin Washington Posts: 420	Part of the choice for me would be use. I don't hunt varmints, and I live in Washington State. 223/5.56 aren't legal for big game, which means deer or larger. I would take the .44mag carbine as a light carry gun, and yes I'd be range limited. But I've seen 44mag cleanly take deer, within about 125yds with a carbine.