223 for Doe.

[280shooter]

My rifle has the 1-8 twist,I would like to try to use it on Doe here In Pa,
Who makes the best Bullet tips for the heavier game,I can shoot the heavier tips in the 70s gr,And my shoot will be well under 100 yards,so a neck shoot or heart shot will do it,

 

[Sergeant Sabre]

A heart shot will do.

Barnes TSX, and no others would be my choice.

 

[rcmodel]

Any of the bonded core hunting bullets should do nicely.

But even better, the 60 grain Nosler Partition, or Barnes solid copper TSX 62 or 70 would be some to look at very closely.

rcmodel

 

[Shawnee]

+1 vote for the 60gr. Nosler Partition.

 

[280shooter]

Sounds good,.I'll have to get some of them,60 gr sounds like that should work well,
I'LL only be shooting close out of my tree stand,So it might even be as close as 20 yards. or less.

 

[dwschoon]

Take a look at the 65gr Game King from Sierra.

 

[Sunward]

Federal has a 69gr Matchking BTHP, so does remington. I personally wouldn't (well its not legal here) use a .223, but use .243 minimum, or .270 better.

 

[rcmodel]

The heavy Matchking BTHP type bullets are not designed for hunting.

They may expand, or they may not.
Or they may just blow up or tumble.

They are designed for long range target shooting, and bullet performance on game was not even a consideration.

rcmodel

 

[skinewmexico]

My twins have killed between 15-20 does the last three years with a 223. It's shot placement. And unless the does in PA are giant, I wouldn't waste the money on premium bullets, a Remington Core-lokt (55g) works just fine. Haven't had one go over 5 yards yet.

 

[627PCFan]

Any who has used a .223 nosler partition, chime in. Where to shoot, and what was the condition of the bullet after?

 

[Shawnee]

Was apparently asleep at the wheel and it didn't register that your shooting would be so close. Under 100yds. you could use any of the ammo offered by Hornady, Remington, Winchester or Federal, even the "cheap stuff" or the V-max type bullets. No need at all for premium bullets at those ranges. What you'll need most is to put the shot in the right place. Would personally favor the neck shots.

Good Luck !

 

[skinewmexico]

The one time I used a Nosler partition at 100 yards on a doe, I couldn't find the bullet to tell you a condition. The exit hole was the same diameter as the entrance hole though. That's why I like cheap bullets.

 

[Steel Talon]

FWIW,

I've always used the Hornady 55gr. spire points (.223 and 22-250)on all animals Ive taking with it to include coues white tail. Clean kills

 

[rcmodel]

That's why I like cheap bullets.

So, the Nosler Partition failed because the dead deer had an exit wound?

Mercy!

rcmodel

 

[skinewmexico]

As a general rule, I like a bullet that will give me a bigger exit hole than entrance hole. I'm just funny that way. But I also realize that in today's world, anything but a bonded Nosler, Swift, or Sierra usually bounces right off the average doe.

 

[Deer Hunter]

I use the most dirt cheap soft point ammo I can find. I use Brown Bear SPs for my mosins, monarch for my FAL and .223 rifles, and Core-lokt for my 336.

Never had a deer complain.

 

[TimboKhan]

I can't believe this thread. Don't you guys know that Deer can shrug off a .223 like it was a bullet made from the tears of bigger, more awesome bullets?

Jeeze. If you're not using at least a .45-70, you're unenlightened, unethical and probably a communist.

 

[280shooter]

Im glad I asked that question,
Yes I know I can use bigger,And i have for years,When they had brought out the 444 I had to have one,,Ohhh i was going to hunt moose n bear,that never happened.I killed one deer with it,I thought wow over killllll,,what am i doing shooting 265 gr bullets at a 70 lb doe,I sold that to my buddie, he killed a big black bear,and still reloads for it,
I killed Deer with 30-30, 30-06 ,12 gauge slugs ,muzzleloaders,221 Fire ball.I just had heart bypass and I couldn't carry anythig heavy, 44 mag,280,8 mm,and a bunch with my bows,All on public game lands,NO DEER farms.I just thought I like to kill deer with a 223 and not have a lot of damaged meat,seeing how the average doe in PA,might go 70 lbs.
Plus I can have my daughter sit with me,and we can share the same rifle,

 

[Steel Talon]

So, the Nosler Partition failed because the dead deer had an exit wound?

It does when the bullet only "pencils" through...

 

[rcmodel]

But, if it killed the deer, it didn't fail!

I would not be surprised greatly to see a Nosler partition shed it's front section inside the deer, tear a big hole in the vitals, and have the rear section drive on through.

rcmodel

 

[learningman]

I've used American Eagle Ballistic Tips 55grn on all my deer kills with my 223. And I used that gun all on Montana muleys. Put it where it kills and thats all that matters. I had a limited hunting budget so at the time cheaper was better. But they did the job if I did my part and place the shot where it would be the most effective.

 

[skinewmexico]

The only doe I have lost was the one shot with the Partition. Didn't find it for a few days, and it was shot well. The does shot with the cheap bulletts were DRT.

 

[avan47]

My Rem 700 LV in 223 is my primary hunting rifle now. Before I got it, I used a TC contender in 223. I hunt mostly hogs and deer, and I have killed a lot of them with the 223. If you plan to use head and neck shots like I do to minimize lost meat, any bullet will do. The Hornady 55 gr FMJ is very accurate in my rifle. So is the remington 55 gr soft point. That one would probably do for lung shots.

 

[nathan]

Will drop them right there.

 

[B Man]

I started using 60gr. nosler partitions in my .223 and the bullet always held together and exited or was found in the hide still intact. I have one from where my brother shot a doe at 125yds. quatering him and I found the bullet in the hide in the rear of the ribs mushroomed completley out to the center cooper jacket.

Great bullet for deer!