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Posted: 7/27/2005 9:03:22 PM EDT
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What are the best ammo choices for hunting Deer and hog in Florida? Thanks |
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I would go with the 64 gr PP plus load from winchester. This is a load normally cited as being THE 223 deer load. I live way up N. so our deer are kinda big and I would not even think about hunting deer with a 223, unless I was good enough to make neck or head shots only. I would sure like it if they ever got the 6.8 off the ground. That would be a fun deer round to try in the AR platform. Make sure to check your laws. |
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I have hunted here all my life, and would suggest anything from a .270 up. even a .243 if your really sure of how good a shot you are. The only problem with a .223 or a .243 is the question about shooting hogs. Though our deer are the size of dogs or pigs can get BIG. I hunt wit a .308 most of the time and feel very comfortable that if my shot placement is not perfect the animal is going down. I would never use a magnum though, I saw a deer hit with a 7mm in the neck and it almost took his head off, So look at a .270 a 30-30 or maybe even a 30-06. I am really fond of the '06 becase you can just about anything in any state |
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