One factor you have to look at also, is it legal to use a .22 caliber where you hunt. I know when I lived in Wyoming it had to be .24 caliber or better. With that said my Ruger Mini 14 was relegated to a camp meat gun. I'm sure a .223 can be used on deer but the question is should it be used on deer.


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