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Small caliber .223 what Bullet
03 June 2009, 03:11
blaser93Small caliber .223 what Bullet
I am going on a Hunt next year I want to use a .222 or a .223 on small Antelope and the small cats. What bullet is best so as not to Bust them up on the exit wound.
03 June 2009, 04:01
Blair338/378Whichever weight Barnes TSX your rifle will shoot.............
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03 June 2009, 04:35
MARK H. YOUNGI agree with Blair but make sure the 222 or 223 is legal where you are hunting and you'll have no trouble bring that caliber as you transit other countries.
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L. David KeithI've used the Nosler 60 grain Partition in my .223 with great success. My only issue was my Klipspringer. Tiny .22 caliber entry hole with maybe a .25 caliber exit, but it plucked some quills in a 2" long X 1" wide area around the exit hole. No big deal at all as this won't be a problem for my Taxidermist to remedy. I've taken Grysbok, Duiker, Springbok, Oribi, Baboon, Steenbok, Bushbuck, Bontebok and Impala with it as well. Just make sure your rifle likes them. Normally, any grain weight over 60, bolt rifles do not shoot them well, especially the 70+ grain bullets. But try a few and see how your rifle shoots.
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03 June 2009, 05:11
PanchoI've had good success w/ the 60gr Sierra HP in a 223. Terminal balllistics is good as expansion is complete internally and I usually have a small exit wound.
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03 June 2009, 06:58
blaser93Where Can I find about the restrictions of calibers into South Africa. I Tryed on the net but came up empty .
03 June 2009, 07:15
retreeverHornady used to make solids... I had some years ago and loaded light loads for turkey...
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Originally posted by blaser93:
Where Can I find about the restrictions of calibers into South Africa. I Tryed on the net but came up empty .
In South Africa you will most probably be hunting on a farm, in which case you can use any caliber you wish.
03 June 2009, 10:04
LRH270Sierra 55 gr BTHPs work on whitetail and pronghorn antelope.......
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