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SabreKiller · 10-09-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 6.5CM

Just checked what ammo I have for it it’s a Hornady 55gr FMJ think it’ll work?

I'd only use that for head shots on pigs. Other than that go get some jacketed ammunition for deer.

I've killed a couple of sheep using some handloaded 50 gr. Nosler BT in my CZ 527. It's a bolt action, but the critters dropped straight down and never moved.

catslayer · 10-09-2019, 05:56 PM

Works great, look for Hornady Black Ammo

Bassic hollow Point... I like 75 grain

yotethumper · 10-09-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 6.5CM

Just checked what ammo I have for it it’s a Hornady 55gr FMJ think it’ll work?

Absolutely not, poor choice in ammo. Go to academy and get hunting ammo.

6.5CM · 10-09-2019, 06:34 PM

10-4 thanks for all the advice I’ll be heading to bass pro or academy in the next day or so

97JeepGuy · 10-09-2019, 06:39 PM

Works wonders. 64 grain Winchester super x to high shoulder on spike and neck on the 6 point. Never had a deer run off, like they all have said it’s all on placement.

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BLACKFINTURKEY · 10-09-2019, 07:19 PM

223 vs deer dead just like a .308 or .300 win. Shot placement and bullet is key. I personally love .223 for deer I’ve killed over half the deer I’ve taken with an ar15 in 223 countless hogs too.

I personally shoot either head shots or in the thinnest part of the neck just behind the head I use hot handloaded 50gr VMAX bullets break the spine every time.

Or I shoot 75gr bullets out of a bolt gun. Last doe I shot was 201 yards directly in the eye.

I’ll probably catch crap for my opinion but it is what it is.

If your shooting lung/heart use a soft point bullet It will knock them over...

BLACKFINTURKEY · 10-09-2019, 07:22 PM

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6.5CM · 10-09-2019, 08:44 PM

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That’s some good shooting

BLACKFINTURKEY · 10-09-2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 6.5CM

That’s some good shooting

Thanks brother lots of rounds down range for those shots.

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6.5CM · 10-09-2019, 08:48 PM

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Thanks brother lots of rounds down range for those shots.

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I definitely need to put more time at the range.

BLACKFINTURKEY · 10-09-2019, 08:57 PM

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I definitely need to put more time at the range.

Lucky for me I live less than 1/2 mile from my local range and les than 4 miles from our family property that I can shoot 1200 yards.

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mars1107 · 10-09-2019, 09:20 PM

My cousin(fireball) shot this one last year, believe he was using a 62gr Hornady.

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6.5CM · 10-09-2019, 09:58 PM

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Lucky for me I live less than 1/2 mile from my local range and les than 4 miles from our family property that I can shoot 1200 yards.

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Nice! I live about 30 mins from the closest range and theres no range around here that reaches passed 400 yards

bloodtrail18 · 10-09-2019, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 97JeepGuy

Works wonders. 64 grain Winchester super x to high shoulder on spike and neck on the 6 point. Never had a deer run off, like they all have said it’s all on placement.

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Your rifle certainly does the job as is evident in your picture, but if you turn your scope mounts around you can keep both mounts on the receiver of your rifle and still keep your scope where it is now. Having half your mount on the handguard can cause some scope movement issues. Just my .02

97JeepGuy · 10-09-2019, 10:30 PM

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Your rifle certainly does the job as is evident in your picture, but if you turn your scope mounts around you can keep both mounts on the receiver of your rifle and still keep your scope where it is now. Having half your mount on the handguard can cause some scope movement issues. Just my .02

You are very Corect. Not sure what I was thinking when I did that. It has since been fixed

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eaglegolfj · 10-09-2019, 10:44 PM

After the first 30 post or so I thought he was asking about using his AR for the harvest not the round. I have one that shoots lights out at 200yds with flip ups. I say if you are comfortable shooting the AR you have go for it. Of course shot placement is the key.

locolobo · 10-11-2019, 12:20 PM

I shot a few deer back when the only barrel for the AR was .223 and the only "hunting bullet" was 60 gr Nosler partition. Worked good for me!

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10-09-2019, 05:56 PM	#52
catslayer Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2013	Works great, look for Hornady Black Ammo Bassic hollow Point... I like 75 grain

10-09-2019, 06:34 PM	#54
6.5CM Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Benito Hunt In: Starr County	10-4 thanks for all the advice I’ll be heading to bass pro or academy in the next day or so

10-09-2019, 06:39 PM	#55
97JeepGuy Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: College Station Hunt In: Livingston, Tx	Works wonders. 64 grain Winchester super x to high shoulder on spike and neck on the 6 point. Never had a deer run off, like they all have said it’s all on placement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-09-2019, 07:19 PM	#56
BLACKFINTURKEY Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Marion,Texas Hunt In: Marion,Texas	223 vs deer dead just like a .308 or .300 win. Shot placement and bullet is key. I personally love .223 for deer I’ve killed over half the deer I’ve taken with an ar15 in 223 countless hogs too. I personally shoot either head shots or in the thinnest part of the neck just behind the head I use hot handloaded 50gr VMAX bullets break the spine every time. Or I shoot 75gr bullets out of a bolt gun. Last doe I shot was 201 yards directly in the eye. I’ll probably catch crap for my opinion but it is what it is. If your shooting lung/heart use a soft point bullet It will knock them over...

10-09-2019, 07:22 PM	#57
BLACKFINTURKEY Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Marion,Texas Hunt In: Marion,Texas	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-09-2019, 09:20 PM	#62
mars1107 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Hunt In: Encinal & Del Rio,Texas	My cousin(fireball) shot this one last year, believe he was using a 62gr Hornady. Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk

10-09-2019, 10:44 PM	#66
eaglegolfj Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dayton TX	After the first 30 post or so I thought he was asking about using his AR for the harvest not the round. I have one that shoots lights out at 200yds with flip ups. I say if you are comfortable shooting the AR you have go for it. Of course shot placement is the key.

10-11-2019, 12:20 PM	#67
locolobo Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Brazoria county Hunt In: Somewhere in TX	I shot a few deer back when the only barrel for the AR was .223 and the only "hunting bullet" was 60 gr Nosler partition. Worked good for me!