Originally Posted by d2wing
Yes, when I had a damaged shoulder I used a .223. Killed a 14 pt. 300 Lbs. Buck and several other deer. Blows up the heart and lungs. You have to be more picky about shots but as always, hit them in the heart and they will die quickly. I now use a Tikka bolt action in 7-08 but not afraid to use the .223.
Two consecutive deer I shot last year, one shot with a 16” 223 and one with a 7mm-08. Identical shots identical range. The 223 did more damage.