I hunted with a 223 this year, I have several rifles like most of us do so I did not see anything when hunting the 5 or 6 times with my .223. I was really hoping that something would allow me to try the 62 grain barnes over 24 grains of TAC. In looking at the reports on the various 223 vs all other calibers on Whitetail deer in these forums, in listening to people I hunt with or have hunted with, then the pictures with more damage posted from 223's on this forum it looks to me that the .223 actually does a better job than the 30-06 when used out to 100 or so yards. For sure it looks like it kills just as well or better than a 30-06.
Sure, within 100 yards. A .22 lr is as effective at point blank range.
