I had a Ruger M77 carbine SS .223 that I killed several deer with. Favorite load for the task was Federal premium factory loads with 62 gr Bonded bullets. Fun little deer gun and I regret selling it. I also dispatched a few using little 45 gr. Barnes xlc’s They killed as well as anything. With a slow twist a light Barnes might be an option as well as the partition.
Best part I found was after the shot I could stay on the deer with the scope due to zero recoil. I watched them all fall over dead through the scope.
Last edited by brinky72; 02/22/19.
