Anyone have experience killing deer with a .223 Rem? A local shop has a nice old M70 Featherweight in .223 - I'm tempted to pick it up for some varmint shooting but am interested in possibly hunting mule deer with it. Shots are usually under 200 yards but 300 is not uncommon. I would reload and use good bullets like the Nosler Bonded 64 grainer. Thoughts, experiences? Thanks.


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