.223 Rem deer rifle???

[tooldummy]

I have owned several .223's, and still own 2. I haven't ever shot a deer with a .223 though. But in my opinion it just isn't enough gun for the job. I've seen deer run 75 yards or so after being shot in the heart with a 12 guage rifled slug. I feel that the minimum for deer would be a .243. With inexpensive guns such as the H & R single shot out there, if I were to plan an rifle deer hunt I would probably spring for a single shot in .243, .270 or maybe .308 and have enough gun.