Quote Originally Posted by Eurodriver View Post
I know this has been beat up, even by me, but can someone tell me:

If you have a .223 semi auto capable of hitting sub-MOA out to 600 yards (I do) and you were hunting southeastern deer not getting any bigger than 180lbs...

What would be the absolute furthest you would shoot a deer, and what bullet/round would you use?

Here's my issue. Where I hunt in SC there is one stand that has about 3 shooting lanes that go out to 150 yards max. I'm not concerned about this. A second one has a maximum range of about 350 yards. This affords pretty good cover and if I see a big buck I can get out of the stand and get a bit closer if I have to.

But the last one is almost 600 yards. I know a .223 isn't wise that far so I'm just curious how close I can get and still make a clean kill using a .223 assuming I get a perfect vital hit.
My #1 choice would be Barnes TSX, (I'd even look into the Remington Hog Hammer for deer hunting)
Nosler Partition
DRT Teminal shock

Personally around 300 yards would be my max, the more under 300 the better.

Best of luck this year I know I can't wait!