Is It Legal to Hunt With My .223 Caliber AR 15?

February 21, 2013

Question: Unless laws change by the time the season opens, will I be able to hunt deer in California with a .223 caliber AR 15? (John C.)

Answer: Fish and Game hunting laws authorize using any firearm rifle using centerfire cartridges for taking deer, as long as the firearm is otherwise legal to possess in California. Although the caliber is legal, the .223 round is considered by most big game hunters to be too small for the take of deer.

Funny, it's got no problems killing humans. It's all about shot placement.

Not that I kno from experience but a well placed 22 does the trick