I've taken plenty of deer with a 223 over the years...

Pretty much two bullets I go for, both pretty oldie.. but they worked then and continue to work now..

Sierra 63 grain SMP and the Speer 70 gr SMP...

Usually using 28 grains of H 380.... < 3000 fps out of a 22 inch barrel while giving pressure in the 40,000 CUP range..
Bolt action rifle of course...Particularly a Featherweight in 223...

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