Well, I told myself that I was going to bow hunt all year, because I spent a mortgage payment (or 2) on a new Matthew’s. But......
Today I got permission on 33 acres about 5 minutes from the house, and it is slap tore up with sign. Can’t go 3 steps without seeing a fresh rub, scrape, acorns, yada yada yada you get the point.
I’m gonna hunt it in the morning for the first time and Im thinking about taking a gun. The visibility and not really knowing what the deer are more than likely to be doing, has me wanting to be able to take that 75 yard shot if needed.
My dilemma is, my 7 mag isn’t sighted in. It was off at the end of last year after a clumsy little stumble. However, my AR is putting 1 inch groups together at 100 yards with government loads. It’s a .223 and I absolutely love it, but I’m just concerned because I have never personally killed a deer with one.
What is everybody’s opinion on taking the .223? I know it will get the job done if the lead finds its mark, but I’m curious as to what the experts have to say.
Should I just take the bow and hope for a good opportunity?
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Today I got permission on 33 acres about 5 minutes from the house, and it is slap tore up with sign. Can’t go 3 steps without seeing a fresh rub, scrape, acorns, yada yada yada you get the point.
I’m gonna hunt it in the morning for the first time and Im thinking about taking a gun. The visibility and not really knowing what the deer are more than likely to be doing, has me wanting to be able to take that 75 yard shot if needed.
My dilemma is, my 7 mag isn’t sighted in. It was off at the end of last year after a clumsy little stumble. However, my AR is putting 1 inch groups together at 100 yards with government loads. It’s a .223 and I absolutely love it, but I’m just concerned because I have never personally killed a deer with one.
What is everybody’s opinion on taking the .223? I know it will get the job done if the lead finds its mark, but I’m curious as to what the experts have to say.
Should I just take the bow and hope for a good opportunity?
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