[J23]

Has anyone any experience with the .223/5.56 on deer? Specifically, the MK262 77 OTM load? I have several types of bullets that I can handload, however I have several boxes of Blackhills white box MK262 MOD1.

...and by deer, Im speaking of doe hunting, animals weighing 100-150 lbs on the hoof.

...and yes, I know its been talked about before, and I know that the 'search feature is my friend' but Im asking about a specific load, that I could find no information about.

Thanks!

[atek3]

as seen on midwayusa.com (take with a grain of salt, YMMV):

Jimmy W. of claremore, ok Date posted: 1/30/2008With my Elite Car A4 from RRA with a EO Tech I was able to take a nice 8 point buck that dressed 142 lbs. This bullet is a long bullet do be sure you have at least a 1:8 twist to stabilize it in flight. But like normal a wonderful product from Sierra. Used Accurate 2230 powder.


He was using the 77gr SMK with cannelure

[uvausmc]

put the bullet where it needs to go and you should be fine.

[mongo4567]

I've only used the 55 grain Remington soft point, worked fine on two for me and one for my son.