gimpyrancher":19qo5hus said:.223 are very effective against 200# humans. Just ask anyone in the military. Would they really be less effective on a deer? The rifle I have used almost exclusively for deer over the last 30 years is my Savage .222 Remington. Never lost one and never had one run more than 50ft. Most have dropped where they stood.
I just got a new Savage in .223 and expect it to not be any different in any way, shape or form than my .222. Well, except for the new can hanging off the end.
You better be careful you are starting to sound like a gun toting onservative.
Seriously ain't nothing sweeter than a good 222. Good luck with your new rifle What is the new gun