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Just got off phone with friend. He asked what do I think about 223 or 22-250 for deer? I told him I'd go for a bigger caliber, He insisted on 223. The reason, he wants his wife to start putting in for a tag and just maybe she'll draw and hunt,it takes atleast 4yrs to draw if lucky sooner. Remember we got mule deer in my area and 223 is legal for oregon.the weight ranges any where from 200 to 300+ pounds occasionally. Shots could range from bowhunting shots to whatever? If this is what he decides I told him to get a fast twist barrell. Did I tell him right? | ||
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We just had a big knock down drag out argument for the last couple of months about the smallest caliber adequate for deer. See: http://forums.accuratereloadin.../6711043/m/465104989 You will probably find more than enough to keep you reading for quite a while. Personally I think deer deserve at least a 25 caliber rifle. ******************************************************* For every action, there is an equal and opposite malfunction. | |||
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I twice used a 22-250 for deer hunting and the first time under ideal conditions it worked well, BUT the second day I was in a situation that precluded me taking a shot as the deer was facing directly away from me feeding with the head over a small log. At 80 yds I waited for the head to come up but a wind swirl had an imediate effect. The head came up AS it jumped, one bound and it was in the bush. A heavier cal would have let me take a shot that I would expect to reach the vitals from this end of the deer. While a 22 cal might be legal it is not ideal. Deer calibers start at 25 and 28 is better, these are easy enough to shoot for even the most recoil sensative. Von Gruff | |||
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Try a .243. Women are not that fragile. Get out to the range alot and she'll get used to it in no time. | |||
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I would suggest a 260 Rem. No, women are not that fragile at all! It's the weight of the rifle that might get her down. The weight of the rifle gets me down! Well, it did until I 'invented' a real neat (for me) way of carrying mine around. (It leaves me with both hands free - I would post a picture I but cannot aim the camera back at myself!) Regards 303Guy | |||
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Take a picture of yourself in the mirror unless, of course, you have no reflection. | |||
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it takes FOUR YEARS for someone to draw a tag there? Remind me not to EVER consider living there.... AD If I provoke you into thinking then I've done my good deed for the day! Those who manage to provoke themselves into other activities have only themselves to blame. *We Band of 45-70er's* 35 year Life Member of the NRA NRA Life Member since 1984 | |||
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I am the happy owner of a Savage model 340 in .222. I also have a quantity of the Winchester 64 grain pp bullet that I have used on coyotes, feral dogs, and Cougars. If the Roberts wasn't with me, I believe that the triple-deuce would do the job on a mule deer. I have never shot a deer at over 75 yards, by the way. If she is bound and determined to use a .223, tell her to keep shooting until it stops moving. A friend of mine, long ago, dropped a doe at about 25 yards with a 25-20. Hit her in the brain, dead upon arrival on the ground. Back in the hungry thirties, my grandfather killed three does with three rounds out of a 25-35. Again, he was close. If she were to practice and get pretty good with that thing, I'd say that she'll bring home the venison ! | |||
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