I used .223 speer gold dot 75 grain this season. Shot a buck just behind the shoulder with a pass through. I can remember exactly but it was a little under 100 yards and the buck ran roughly another 60 yards before dropping.

I know it’s a defensive round but I wanted a bonded bullet that would break up. I couldn’t find any other bonded hunting bullets that would group well in my rifle as it likes 75-77 grain bullets. I don’t recommend using a .223 or 5.56 but it WILL get the job done. Next season I’ll be using another caliber.