meanmrmustard
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Never given me an issue, past 150 but under 200. Penetrates quite well in fact, in one side, bigger hole on the other. This is keeping in mind the corn fed MO deer I have the pleasure of chasing. They're cows.223 is darn near perfect for varmint, but for deer hunting it is marginal, poor ballistics and lackluster penetration limit the 223s effective range too much for many hunters. Where I hunt I could get away with it (Northwestern FL), but for those who regularly take shots in excess of 150yd or hunt larger then average deer the 223 is a BAD idea. 243 is a MUCH better choice for deer and long range paper punching.
Forgive me, I don't believe in the word "overkill", but I am of the frame of mind that there is a such thing as too much gun, especially for a rifle doubling roles as a varmint/predator rifle AND a deer rifle. Mileage will vary on this subject, only because not everyone keeps hides. I prefer to, and find the .223 in certain situations at certain ranges fills my roles quite well. I've not had a complaint for the .223 thus far, doubt I'll find one.
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