savage 12

[fireman1501]

I just won a savage 12 with fluted barrel and thumb holed stock , it is a very nice shooting rifle. I was just wondering if anyone has any info on this gun . it is a 223 caliber just wondering if there is a good load for shooting deer with this gun . thanks.

 

[Cowboy_mo]

Well that depends on the state in which you want to hunt deer. In Missouri and several other states the .223 can not be used to hunt deer.

 

[fireman1501]

The state is georgia and it is legal to hunt deer with the 223 just wondering if it is enough gun.

 

[ndking1126]

If you want to use it for hunting deer, you need heavier bullets that are specifically designed for hunting deer. I'm pretty sure you have a 1-9 twist, so you probably want a bullet in the 62-69 grain range.

Shot placement will be absolutely critical. I personally don't hunt deer with a .223 and don't recommend you do it, but with proper shot placement, many deer have fallen with a clean kill from .223.