Best .223 bullet for deer?

[fabsroman]

Originally Posted by petey

Ethical? You think he's too young, too small...I don't care about those comments. I'm building him the gun, he's probably already a better shot and twice as safe as than half the guys I work with (after listening to some of their hunting stories and missfires, etc..). I want a bullet that will get the job done for him when it's time to make it happen.

Petey, the only one that is going to know whether or not he is mature enough and capable enough to do this is you. Everybody is different. I was hunting at age 6, and my dad left me alone to hunt with a single shot .410 at age 7. Meanwhile, I have seen kids today that I wouldn't want around me with a gun at age 18.

All I have to say is good for you and your son, and good luck. I hope that I can do the same thing with my daughter and son when they turn 6, assuming they can handle it. Of course, I think my wife and I will be debating whether they can handle it even if I think they can handle it.