The cartridge/rifle choice depends on the hunting circumstances and the quality of the hunter. In good conditions I would be ok with a 5.56/223, but I'd be more than willing to NOT take a shot.There has been a lot of discussion recently here and other forums on .223 for deer hunting. Many discussions have gone on for ad nauseam. My question is, with several companies now manufacturing 223/556 caliber hunting rifles (Henry Long Ranger, Ruger American, etc) rifles capable of firing a 556 as well as a 223, how much better would a 556 quality bullet be over a 223 quality bullet? Would you feel underpowered with a 556 if you felt underpowered with a 223? And would you feel comfortable going on a deer hunt using a 556? (Asking for a friend!)
Anything is possible I guess, but I have doubts on this.I read where a guy killed an elephant with a 22LR. Shot it in the "arm pit", behind the front leg. I guess it died an hour later or so....
It was a Peter Hathaway Capstick book, I read nearly all of them, but I don't remember which book.Anything is possible I guess, but I have doubts on this.
I have tracked Ele's for more than an hour with a shot from a suitable cartridge/caliber.
Unless I was able to speak to the person that did that, I am saying FOR ME ... it registers about a 90 on my BS-O-Meter.
That being said, I did hear of a guy that killed a Leopard with a knife. Did meet up with him eventually.
I determined he was telling the truth. He had a photo of the dead Leopard (small, young Leopard) and a lot of keloid scars to prove it.
I read all his books as well. I knew Peter .... we spoke about many things, including cartridges and hunting many different critters, including the Big 5. Don't remember him mentioning anything like that.It was a Peter Hathaway Capstick book, I read nearly all of them, but I don't remember which book.
Really? That is awesome. Yes, he was extremely interesting. I was a farm kid in the rural Midwest dreaming of the big 5. Never did get there, but he was the next best thing. I am glad to have come across a friend of his, thanks.I read all his books as well. I knew Peter .... we spoke about many things, including cartridges and hunting many different critters, including the Big 5. Don't remember him mentioning anything like that.
I liked Peter, however many of his stories were not actually true. Well, the stories were true, but he was not actually involved in many of the events/incidents .
His wife (Fiona) was a much better writer (IMO) and I wonder if she was not a ghost writer for some of his stories/books, of stories he relayed to her.
Some of his books sounded much more like the way Fiona spoke and not really like the way Peter spoke. However, that is just my opinion.
Agree, that’s what he’s getting at.Probably minimum caliber restrictions for big game.
i think 6mm should be the smallest round .![]()
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All that is true.Fellas.....a well placed shot from just about any caliber kills. A poorly placed shot from an elephant gun may not. If you are confident and capable with a small caliber, go for it. It doesn't require a 30 caliber magnum to kill a deer( or an elk)
If I find myself in that particular situation, I will feel like I failed to prepare.....a lot.All that is true.
However, if your family was hungry and you only had 1 bullet in 1 cartridge to harvest your meat, what would you choose ? Personally, I'm not gambling feeding my family on a 223.
OK, and I agree. However, the question still remainsIf I find myself in that particular situation, I will feel like I failed to prepare.....a lot.
I would have no problem with it.OK, and I agree. However, the question still remains
77 tmk not the regular smkWell there you have it. The 224 77 grain smk is the ultimate lower 48 big game bullet. Especially when fired from a Tikka .223. I'm glad this has finally been settled!!