When I turn 18 in a few months, I want to get a rifle. I was looking for something that I could plink with and hunt deer with, because I want a practical use for it. When I went to the gun store, the guys there said that .223 was legal for deer, and I decided that I'd buy some sort of AR-15.
But I'm still kind of skeptical about it. I know 7.62x39 would be more of a sure thing, but I like the AR-15 and want to know if a .223 will bring down a deer at 25-75 yds. every time, or pretty close. I'm a good enough shot for those ranges, so I'm also pretty sure I'll have a vitals hit. What do you guys think?
BTW I'm looking at Olympic Arms' rifles, and I want to get a 16" barrel carbine with a flattop. Any other suggestions?
But I'm still kind of skeptical about it. I know 7.62x39 would be more of a sure thing, but I like the AR-15 and want to know if a .223 will bring down a deer at 25-75 yds. every time, or pretty close. I'm a good enough shot for those ranges, so I'm also pretty sure I'll have a vitals hit. What do you guys think?
BTW I'm looking at Olympic Arms' rifles, and I want to get a 16" barrel carbine with a flattop. Any other suggestions?