Author Topic: 22 Hornet or 223 (Read 884 times)

mtn boy · « **on:** January 29, 2003, 07:18:55 PM »

HiIm new to this but Iwould like your opion.I am considering a 22 Hornet bbl for Encore but ihave 223 in rifle bbl . Which would be better for turkey? Thank you mtn boy

BruceP · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2003, 03:58:48 AM »

You will have to down load the 223 to keep from destroying the meat unless you will be making head shots only. Full velocity in the hornet might even be to much for close shots I'm not sure. Because of this I would choose the hornet.You will have to be careful with bullet selection also. I have not shot a turkey with a rifle as it is not legal here in GA, but I have seen what a full loaded 223 can do to smaller game. Maybe someone who has used rifles for turkey can give you more info as to which bullets and velocities work best.
BruceP

41MAG · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2003, 10:37:50 AM »

:wink: Go with the hornet I have taken turkey with mine & its a whole lot easier on the meat.

mtn boy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2003, 11:48:59 AM »

Thanks for the info. That was my thinking also but sometimes two heads are better than one.

thomas · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2003, 12:56:11 PM »

would go with the 223 as it is more versital and for smaller game you can load it with NON expanding bullets.
If you use a full metal jacket or a hard 22 cal bullet meat damage will be almost non existent
tom