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65 grain Gamekings get high praise.
About any 55 grain soft points will work fine too.
The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!
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I bought a few hundred plane Jane 60gr hornady SP at midwayusa a few weeks ago specifically for shooting deer out of my AR. Never used them from an AR but they turn a deer’s lights out in a hurry out of a 22-250. Hornady 55 are deadly too. 60’s seem to penetrate a bit better as would be expected. I’ve killed quite a few deer with Sierra 1365’s out of a 223 also. They worked great but it was a 12” twist gun. Not sure if the faster twist of an AR would change much but of those three I’d go with the 60gr hornady and go forth and kill deer!
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My deer gun is AR w/ white oak armament stainless 18” and shoot hornady 75/77gr, BTHP, the 2 deer i shot ar 40yards were DRT, great round that did the job, with 223 any reasonable caliber id say shot placement is key. Fixed it for you.
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This year my AR deer is going to be shot with a 350 legend due to straight sided cartridge rule. They only allow 4 different cartridges, 45-70, 444 Marlin, 450 Bushmaster and 350 Legend. Going with the 180 gr. Hornady XTP pushed to 2100 fps with 1680.
Dog I rescued in January
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I've only shot 1 game animal with a .22 cal. That was an antelope with a 22-250 and a 55 gr Sierra Game King. It laid that boy low. It took out both lungs and the heart and I found it in the far shoulder, nicely mushroomed.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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223, Deer,, Elk, Axis, Aoudad, Coyotes, Bobcat, a few semi loads of pigs, and misc, other critters, 52 gr. SP works for me. Rio7
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I do have a boatload of Hornady 55s...how does the bullet know when to splinter on a groundhog and expand on a deer lol If you are talking the 55gr interlock, that is a tough little bullet. It has the interlock ring to help the bullet hold together during impact on larger game. It really isn't a varmint bullet. If you are talking the 55gr Vmax, that is a varmint bullet. There's more than just 1 "55" Hornady..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'll be taking my Granddaughter deer hunting to hopefully shoot her first deer this season. She is 10 years old and shooting my AR15 well. I plan on using 64gr sp. She can put 5 of them in less than an inch at 50 yds. That will be the approx. feeder distance where she will hunt. My question is, what is the best shot placement for her. Double lung shot just behind the shoulder? Or right on the point of the shoulder to brake some bone or high shoulder (cns)
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My son has flattened both WT and MD does with both the 62TSX and the 60 Hornady SP. Last one was a skosh over 220, DRT. It was a bolt gun but still a .223 I would like for her to have a DRT experience for her first one
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Probably going to take a high shoulder or neck shot to drop one. Study anatomy charts with her and coach her to take the high shoulder shot.
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I'll be taking my Granddaughter deer hunting to hopefully shoot her first deer this season. She is 10 years old and shooting my AR15 well. I plan on using 64gr sp. She can put 5 of them in less than an inch at 50 yds. That will be the approx. feeder distance where she will hunt. My question is, what is the best shot placement for her. Double lung shot just behind the shoulder? Or right on the point of the shoulder to brake some bone or high shoulder (cns) This for a DRT. Or about 4" lower & a few inches back with that bullet. It will work. May make a few tracks but generally drop in sight. Be ready for a follow up. If hit too high they will drop instantly. If no kicking then be ready, may not be dead, a little kicking is the norm.
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The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!
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10ga. Thanks for the Pic. That's exactly what I was looking for.
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Killed my biggest buck, 240 lbs, with my .223 when he didnt want to come in bow range. Neck shot pulled the carpet out from under him.
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Nice. Hopefully we will get it done. I think I'm more excited than she is.
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my AR is in 300 BO, or 25 WSSM
yep works fine.
Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.
When your ship comes in. ... make sure you are willing to unload it.
PAYPAL, sucks and I will never use them again. I recommend you do the same.
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Barnes 55 grn ttsx works fine for deer and hogs in my experience
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Virginia law requires .23 caliber or larger.
I use 6x45 and other calibers accordingly.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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