Originally Posted By: coleridgeA typical 223Rem load with a tipped 55gr bullet is about 8 inches low (sighted in a 200 yards), and about 6" off in wind (@ 5mph full value). That's missing or getting on the edge of missing coyotes (or whatever) for average "point & shoot" hunter. So for the majority; yeah 223 is good for 300 yards.
However, if a man has the equipment, knowledge & most important experience (nothing beats practice), he can streatch a 223Rem way out with little problem & be deadly.
Originally Posted By: KATTRAKERI would pass on a 350 yard shot with a .223, but wouldn't think twice about taking the shot with my .243, 6MM Remington, or .22-250
I would MUCH rather have a 223 with 75gr Amax (or the like) past 300 yards than a 22-250 with typical lightweight varmint bullets.
I would MUCH rather have a 22-250 with 75gr Amax (or the like) past 300 yards than any .223 with ANY bullet.