What .222 rounds for Roe Deer

[billbroon 9]

What rounds yous putting through your .222 up here in scotland for the roe deer, if theres anyone who uses this caliber for deer.

Thanks

[gerfalcon 13]

The law states the following

 

For roe deer the bullet must weigh at least 50 grains plus have a minimum muzzle velocity of 2,450 feet per second along with a minimum muzzle energy of 1,000 foot pounds.

[CWY308 1]

Mate,

 

The only thing I can find that is not designated for varmint, is the Sako Gamehead which is available in 223, not sure about 222. I shoot them with speer 1047 heads which again is designated varmint by the USA. the 223 is classed as a varmint round over there. I was using 55gn nosler BT on them and federal powershok before I got loading stuff.

The nosler stuff is expensive but very accurate and you can neck them with confidence and they drop. Bullet placement is obviously key to dropping them.

hope this helps