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Does anyone use the Speer 70 gr. that is kind of like a round nose? I think those would be real good, and they are reasonably priced. The 70 Speer is an outstanding deer bullet. Look not further.
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60 grain Partition, 22-250. 20 yard max on shot distance and 40-50 yard run. Shot through the blades which are easy to get through anyway. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/dVYM9bJw/20230415-161205.jpg)
The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!
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I've killed one each with .221 Fireball and .225 Win with X Bullets (45 and 53gr), for what it's worth, no issues. The last deer I killed was with a 55gr Fusion out of a .22-250. It did not exit, but resulted in a picture book mushroom. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/fb6mPXQg/DSC04920.jpg) If you have the twist and can find some, try the 75 gr Gold Dots. They’re made the same as fusions and penetrate deep. I haven’t caught a 75 yet. It's a Savage 99 with 1/14 so doubt it would handle it. 1-14” twist, 22-250, you need some 63 gr Sierra SMP’s. My 14” twist 22-250 shot the 63 sierras and the 64 NBB really well. 60 NP could barely get on target.
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For some reason I would like to use my .220 Swift to take a deer or antelope at some point. My first Whitetail kills were with a 220 Swift. 55 gr Norma ammo put them down like a lightning bolt at about 200 yards. 220 Swift will do the job with proper bullet placement.
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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What is the main reason you use it for deer? I have been toying with the idea of 22-250 in Tikka which has a 1:8 twist I believe. I know there are guys on here who have used a 22 caliber on deer for years, including shooting them behind the shoulder. I do understand the importance of bullet construction when using .22 bullets.
Along with that, do you usually see a lot of bloodshot meat due to the warp speeds? Most of my shots are within 100 yards, and I don't like throwing away a lot of meat. Main reason I use it for deer is because it works. The reason I started using one more is because of all the naysayers. Had a friend use nothing but a Ruger Varmint 22-250 for years with Winchester 55gr factory ammo. My boys and I used a Rem LVSF and 53gr TSX's to kill a pile of deer and antelope. Have since used a 222 with 64gr Sierra's and 55gr Hornady GMX's with no issues. This year am going back to the LVSF, now with a 1:8 twist and 77gr Scenars. Have not been particularly picky about shot presentation. Good is good, and bad is bad. From my observations, there is less meat loss than with a 270 and bigger cartridges/calibers.
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I have used .223 on deer many times. I only neck shoot when using them. Fast ,quick and humane. I pass on shots that I can't get a clear neck shot. I prefer a 7'08 for deer most times, even then I like neck shots if I have time to get a good resting shot.
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I have used .223 on deer many times. I only neck shoot when using them. Fast ,quick and humane. I pass on shots that I can't get a clear neck shot. I prefer a 7'08 for deer most times, even then I like neck shots if I have time to get a good resting shot.
"' We roasted a neck last night that’s been in the freezer at least for two years. Was the best neck roast I’ve ever done and possibly the best roast I’ve ever had. Has me seriously rethinking taking neck shots, which I started out doing. Mostly a rib/lung shooter now and my 223 with 70 Speers is excellent for that task.
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