222 rem question

[darkside]

i was thinking of getting my son to shoot the 222 rem and was wondering if anbody on here has shot deer with this cal or any thoughts about it is it capable of taking down a blacktail deer?

[olympia]

i talked to a guy who personally uses .223 so i dont see why not, my cousin uses .222 but alot of guys will say its not enough gun, slug is simply not packing enough kinetic energy to cause wound channel, i am simply recycling something i was told. How bout a .243?

[Gateholio]

Yes, but you need excellent shot placement and a premium bullet. A .223 is probably more practical, due to availability of a variety of ammunition, and cost of the ammunition.

[The Dude]

I have two .222's, and use them for Coyotes and any Hoary Marmot that's dumb enough to steal gaskets out of the irrigation pipes. :D

Particularly if your son is a new(ish) shooter, he will need a solid calibre to ensure a quick death. If he was a proven sniper, maybe a .223 or .222, but still.........at the very light end for deer.
Start him off with a .243 if you have one....if not, a .270, 6.5x55, 7mm-08, .260 etc.
And use a good bullet like GH said.

What else do you have in the cabinet? Don't forget, you can also borrow a rifle to let your son try it out.

[chilcotin hillbilly]

Good shot placement and a 222 is just fine, my wife, kid and my self have killed a few deer and a couple huge black bear with one. I would still look at a 243 as a better starter gun.

[darkside]

thanks guys for the info i though it might be a little on the light side. will see how he shoots it he,s pretty deadly with the 22 so i'll see how this goes you never know when that dumb buck stands around for the perfect shot. with old dad as back up with the big guns!!!!!!!!!

[dukester]

I just picked up a .222/20ga and checked on youtube indeed dudes are smacking deer with the caliber. not much out there for premium bullets. possible reloads would be a better choice.

[The Dude]

I just picked up a .222/20ga and checked on youtube indeed dudes are smacking deer with the caliber. not much out there for premium bullets. possible reloads would be a better choice.

Savage 24V? :D I have one of those. Pain in the ass to carry all day, but looks good in the cabinet. :D

Looking for a stock for it, without much luck, as well. :-(

[todbartell]

use a quality bullet, which is not found in factory ammo. 45gr TSX is the only option for a handloader that will shoot in a 14 twist common in 222's

[The Dude]

I'm gonna take a wild-assed-guess, and say that i don't think this guy's a reloader.
Call it a hunch. No offence, OP. :D