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How far can I use my .223 Savage one in nine twist to shoot?
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<blockquote data-quote="Black67" data-source="post: 1266460" data-attributes="member: 41359"><p>For the 223 and deer sized game, about 100 yards should be max. I have hunted deer with the 223 in the eastern US, and past 100 yards it was iffy on a good shot. I also follow Feenix's idea on energy of the bullet at impact. That is part of the reason for the 100 yard max shots.</p><p></p><p>At the time, we liked the Sierra 69 gr bthp for how they dropped whitetail deer.</p><p></p><p>If I was using a 223 today, I would try a Nosler 60gr Partition, Barnes 62gr TTSX, or the Barnes 70gr TSX. The Nosler 64gr bonded should work too, if they stay together. </p><p></p><p>I am not sure of the Berger's, as I have never tried them in any caliber. I have used the Partition's and Barnes in the past with good results in other calibers.</p><p></p><p>Also see what your gun likes, if it can't shoot them good, it would be too iffy for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black67, post: 1266460, member: 41359"] For the 223 and deer sized game, about 100 yards should be max. I have hunted deer with the 223 in the eastern US, and past 100 yards it was iffy on a good shot. I also follow Feenix's idea on energy of the bullet at impact. That is part of the reason for the 100 yard max shots. At the time, we liked the Sierra 69 gr bthp for how they dropped whitetail deer. If I was using a 223 today, I would try a Nosler 60gr Partition, Barnes 62gr TTSX, or the Barnes 70gr TSX. The Nosler 64gr bonded should work too, if they stay together. I am not sure of the Berger's, as I have never tried them in any caliber. I have used the Partition's and Barnes in the past with good results in other calibers. Also see what your gun likes, if it can't shoot them good, it would be too iffy for me. [/QUOTE]
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