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Al Thompson · July 27, 1999, 07:05 PM

I think the problem is "what's a deer?".

Here in SC your lucky to have one push 120 lbs. Up north that would be a fawn.

In the Hill Country of Texas, 120 lbs. is a huge deer.

We have used the .223 for deer, but it requires a lot of discipline and precise shot placement. Art is dead on the money and so is Gary. Different hunting methods, different criteria. The quantity of tissue damage is much less with a .223 than even a .30-30.

Personally, I would, but I would have the pre-set notion that unless I had a perfect shot, the deer walks.

Giz

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"Shoot low boys, they're riding Shetland ponies..." LG, RIP

July 27, 1999, 07:05 PM	#5
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	I think the problem is "what's a deer?". Here in SC your lucky to have one push 120 lbs. Up north that would be a fawn. In the Hill Country of Texas, 120 lbs. is a huge deer. We have used the .223 for deer, but it requires a lot of discipline and precise shot placement. Art is dead on the money and so is Gary. Different hunting methods, different criteria. The quantity of tissue damage is much less with a .223 than even a .30-30. Personally, I would, but I would have the pre-set notion that unless I had a perfect shot, the deer walks. Giz ------------------ "Shoot low boys, they're riding Shetland ponies..." LG, RIP