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<blockquote data-quote="deergrunt" data-source="post: 65739" data-attributes="member: 1118"><p>I could not agree more!! I have been using my 223 (700 VLS) for years on deer. I have never lost one yet. Shot placement is very important and knowing when to pass up on a not so perfect shot is important also. My favorite load is 26 grains of H-varget behind a 52 grain Hornady A-max with CCI bench rest primers. People who shoot a 223 know that a deer head size target is easy to hit out to 200 yards. Its not for everyone, but in the right hands I would suggest giving one a try. I know you will like it as I do and many others. Some other bullets that have worked well for me are the 50 grain V-max, 50/55 grain Noslers, and many of the 52 grain match hollow points. It seems that I shoot the A-max the most. Other than Varget, I have tried 335, Blc-2, and W-748. I load for a 308 (700 VLS also) so I always have Varget on hand. That powder seems to work the best in everything I put it in. The 223 is an easy caliber to load for and many load combinations have worked well for me. I hope this information helps. My advice is to work up as many load combinations as you can and then spend some range time to see which one works the best. For me thats the best part of reloading (range time)!!</p><p></p><p>Deergrunt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="deergrunt, post: 65739, member: 1118"] I could not agree more!! I have been using my 223 (700 VLS) for years on deer. I have never lost one yet. Shot placement is very important and knowing when to pass up on a not so perfect shot is important also. My favorite load is 26 grains of H-varget behind a 52 grain Hornady A-max with CCI bench rest primers. People who shoot a 223 know that a deer head size target is easy to hit out to 200 yards. Its not for everyone, but in the right hands I would suggest giving one a try. I know you will like it as I do and many others. Some other bullets that have worked well for me are the 50 grain V-max, 50/55 grain Noslers, and many of the 52 grain match hollow points. It seems that I shoot the A-max the most. Other than Varget, I have tried 335, Blc-2, and W-748. I load for a 308 (700 VLS also) so I always have Varget on hand. That powder seems to work the best in everything I put it in. The 223 is an easy caliber to load for and many load combinations have worked well for me. I hope this information helps. My advice is to work up as many load combinations as you can and then spend some range time to see which one works the best. For me thats the best part of reloading (range time)!! Deergrunt [/QUOTE]
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