REM 600 in 222 REM for Deer?

[FergusonTO35]

Just my experience/opinion of hunting many years. Use of any of the .224" centerfires on deer depends on the type of hunting being done, and the skill and patience/mind set of the hunter.

For the old way of "driving/pushing" deer through the woods to "standers", I want a dependable, deep penetrating bullet that can usually exit and leave a good blood trail. When deer are "jumped up" and running, the shooting is fast and at times hits are made at various angles, the old stand-bys calibers excell,...30-30, 35 rem, 270, 300 savage, 308, 30-06 etc.

Still hunting, blind hunting, watching bait from a hide, etc, when deer are calm and oblivious to danger, I think the .224 centerfires are deadly. A cool calculating hunter, who is calm and can put the bullet where it needs to be is successful.

The thing I fear most with smaller calibers is the lack of a blood trail. If the deer runs far with a bad shot, it can be a problem.

Used properly and wisely, the .224 center fires are fine for deer.

Yep, my thoughts exactly. Pretend you are hunting with a crossbow and pick the sort of shots that would be suitable for it. No running deer, no shots through heavy bone or questionable angles, and you should be good.

[Uncle Grinch]

You guys are really adding value to my decision on using the 222 or the 223 for deer hunting. I hunt from a ground blind typically in deep woods. Shots are 75 yards max, most of the time. I do cast and have been doing so since the mid 70’s, but never have ventured into 22 caliber. I’ve got the Nosler 55 grain solid base and the 60 grain Partition. Have not come across any 70 grain Speer. Looks like Midway has them for $23 a box.