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Can't fathom this many "Stuntsters" use a .223 to take deer.....and seems quite successfully too

Daughter took her first three deer with 60 gr nosler .223 all dropped in their tracks.

1. Yes I believe that the proposed changes for MN will go into effect for the 08 season.

2. While not yet finalized, I believe that when the DNR gets to the stage that they are at with the changes, they will more than likely be approved. There may be some small changes based on input at these informational meetings, but they're pretty much where they expect to be IMHO.

3. While I have no doubt that a 223 would and do kill deer with the proper bullet and shot placement, I'd rather that it not be approved for MN. For many hunters, based on their hunting experience and knowhow, the 223 is adequate. I just don't believe that the 223 and other 22 calibers are a deer load for "everyone". None of the informational meetings are in my area, so I commented online, saying that I would prefer to see a 243 minimum caliber in MN.

JMHO

Dave

The development guys at Winchester Ammo love the 64-grain Power Point in the .223. I've used it some and have absolutely no complaints at all.

Steve

As for the Minnesota regs ... I have no problems with making 22 centerfire the minimum.

Nobody around here drives a hornet anyway. And WERE they looney 'nuff to drive a hornet I'd trust them more on a buck than some jackpine savage with his 30-06 Rem 742 "Minnesota Machine Gun"

GE

If you are shooting a slow twist, shoot some Federal Tactical (I despise that word) it is loaded with either the 55 or 62 grain Bear Claw bullet. Let your rifle pick, I have a Tikka T-3 that really likes them, and if I don't change my mind before next season, I will be hunting with it as well. I have a little of the 55 grain Tactical (gag) load laying around, and plan to use it.....

CorBon loads the 53 gr & 62 gr and specs are for a 16" barrel.
http://www.dakotaammo.net/products/corbon/dpx.htm

Hey CT, think Sabin will have our guys in the right frame of mind come Sept? RTR!!

If he don't, there will be hell to pay.....