BUFFALO BORE "DEER SLAYER" 223 REMINGTON
- Bullet Weight: 55 gr.
- Bullet Type: Barnes TTSX (Lead-Free)
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,100 fps (from 20" barrels)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,173 ft-lbs
- Packaging: 20 Round Box
- Item Number: 22355 TTSX
This load was developed specifically for deer and medium-sized hog hunting, capitalizing on the popularity of the .223 Remington cartridge. It features a 55 gr. Barnes TTSX bullet made of 100% copper, designed for deep penetration and controlled expansion.
- Performance from 16" barrels: ~3,000 fps
- Effective expansion range: 400–500 yards depending on bone impact
- Ideal for deer-sized game with reliable exit wounds on broadside and quartering shots
- Minimal pelt damage on fur-bearing animals unless major bone is struck
Additional Benefits:
- Low recoil makes it suitable for youth and beginner shooters
- Compatible with AR-15 platforms, single-shot, and bolt-action rifles in normal operating condition
- SAAMI compliant for safe use in any properly functioning .223 Remington firearm
- Optimal twist rate: 1/9 or faster (1/7, 1/8, and 1/9 tested for accuracy)
- Real-world velocities measured from standard hunting/service-length barrels
