Originally Posted by SakoAV
I will admit when I'm wrong. I was going on the assumption the .224 caliber were still designed for small game. It looks as though Nosler has designed Partitions for larger game.

With heart shots, they ougha work. I'm still concerned, though, about a .224 bullet penetrating after hitting a rib or breast plate.

And I'm still of the opinion that .243 Win & up are best for mule deer, especially where rages extend beyond 200 yards.

My opinion is the .270 Win is the best mule deer rifle going.


Ribs? A load with Barnes will bust shoulders. Plenty of pics showing complete penetration have been posted on this site by guys using 223, 223AI, and 22-250 with Barnes bullets.