No. Georgia law requires rifles or handguns used for deer to be 22 cal CENTERFIRE or larger, with an expanding bullet. While .220 Swift, or 22-250 is legal (with the right bullets) a 22 Long Rifle (rimfire) is NOT legal.
Maybe. Depends on where the deer is shot, from what distance. Much more likely to WOUND the deer- which is why in most US states, it is not legal to deer hunt with a .22 rimfire.
New York State does not have a caliber requirement for deer, except to say that rimfire rounds may not be used. A semi auto rifle used for deer hunting may not hold more than six rounds.
"no has to be center fire" That is the wrong answer, YES, is the correct answer. Vermont makes no restrictions on what can be used to hunt in Vermont State other than no fully automatic weapons ( machine guns), and no semi-auto rifle capable of holding more than 6 rounds unless it is a 22 caliber weapon using rimfire ammo. Anywhere a rifle can be used a handgun can also be used. Muzzleloaders can be used anywhere a modern firearm can be used. laser sights are illegal.
Yes, it is legal. Texas does not permit the use of RIMFIRE guns for deer hunting, but any centerfire is legal. Wh ile it is legal, I personally do not recommend it. Yes, the .223 can kill a deer. It will also wound a lot of deer. It is simply too small to insure a clean kill.
in Georgia
What's the largest whitetail deer killed in Georgia
The deer in Southeast Georgia feed at night and early morning and right before dark.
If i have a rifle in my hands they are...
Varmits to deer.
While there may be a more suitable cartridge, it will get the job done.In some states like Washington were I live it is illegal to harvest a fox with a rimfire rifle. Check the game laws for your state.
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any where theres a river and some deer have fun!