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<blockquote data-quote="sticknstring" data-source="post: 506215" data-attributes="member: 33551"><p>I introduced my 8 yr old to deer hunting-we sttled on a 243 that she was dead on @ 100 yrds with. As season got closer, I started taking her to the range to get some practice-turns out , she didn't enjoy shooting the gun due to recoil. I ended up picking up a .223 3 weeks before the opener . I sighted it in quickly myself, then got her shooting after work every other night. She loves that rifle. She ended up killing 2 bucks-both at 100 yrds . Both were broadside shots.The big 8 point got a pass through with a hornady 55 gr soft point-he still ran about 75 yards. The younger cull 5 point did the death kick, ran 20 yrds and stopped to look around-she hit him again, and the buck went about 60 yards. That first shot hit just a little low-but still in there. It was a pass through. The second hit was on the shoulder and was lodged under the skin on the far side. </p><p>IMHO-The 2 most imporant things with a small caliber rifle are making a lethal hit on a deer that presents a perfect opprtunity-broadside shot. Secondly, having a premium bullet that will get the job done. </p><p>We got invited to hunt hogs after season closed. We ended up re-sighting that little 223 for a 55 gr triple shock barnes(federal premium). Chloe ended up popping 2 pigs at 100 yrds, broadside shots. Both had to be trailed 100 yrds. </p><p>I would consider upgrading your bullet of choice to something that would hold up better. My little girl will be shooting the barnes exclusively this season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sticknstring, post: 506215, member: 33551"] I introduced my 8 yr old to deer hunting-we sttled on a 243 that she was dead on @ 100 yrds with. As season got closer, I started taking her to the range to get some practice-turns out , she didn't enjoy shooting the gun due to recoil. I ended up picking up a .223 3 weeks before the opener . I sighted it in quickly myself, then got her shooting after work every other night. She loves that rifle. She ended up killing 2 bucks-both at 100 yrds . Both were broadside shots.The big 8 point got a pass through with a hornady 55 gr soft point-he still ran about 75 yards. The younger cull 5 point did the death kick, ran 20 yrds and stopped to look around-she hit him again, and the buck went about 60 yards. That first shot hit just a little low-but still in there. It was a pass through. The second hit was on the shoulder and was lodged under the skin on the far side. IMHO-The 2 most imporant things with a small caliber rifle are making a lethal hit on a deer that presents a perfect opprtunity-broadside shot. Secondly, having a premium bullet that will get the job done. We got invited to hunt hogs after season closed. We ended up re-sighting that little 223 for a 55 gr triple shock barnes(federal premium). Chloe ended up popping 2 pigs at 100 yrds, broadside shots. Both had to be trailed 100 yrds. I would consider upgrading your bullet of choice to something that would hold up better. My little girl will be shooting the barnes exclusively this season. [/QUOTE]
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