Originally Posted by haverluk
You think the state would finally change the law and allow the use of .223 rifles for deer hunting. I shot a low 150 class 8 point in NOVA that dressed at 127lbs most of the does are half that. We’re not shooting big deer here… No doubt the .243/6mm minimum requirement should be changed and more deer will be harvested.
Originally Posted by haverluk
You think the state would finally change the law and allow the use of .223 rifles for deer hunting. I shot a low 150 class 8 point in NOVA that dressed at 127lbs most of the does are half that. We’re not shooting big deer here… No doubt the .243/6mm minimum requirement should be changed and more deer will be harvested.

I don’t understand your thought that more deer will be harvested if they allow a .223 caliber. The exact opposite would occur, a lot more deer will be wounded due to bad shot placement and inadequate bullet selection.