There isn't a whitetail alive that cannot be killed with a .223/5.56. But that doesn't make it a good deer round. Will it work? Yes, if you have a calm animal standing perfectly broadside. For many people that only hunt out of blinds or stands that is the sort of shot they get but I am a still hunter and walk my deer down. I can't plan of a perfect shot at a known range. My deer might be 30 yards away or he may be 300 yards away and he could be broadside, facing away, facing towards me or moving and there may be a canyon between us. For my money's worth I want a heavier bullet at 2900 fps at the muzzle.


You get out of life what you are willing to accept. If you ain't happy, do something about it!