Will .223 work ? Yes. Is it the best choice- No. Doubt very many fall close to the shot. If this is not a problem or you don't mind looking for them go ahead with the .223. I killed a boat load of small hogs with a bolt action .22 hornet.

Second shots are definitely possible, even with a bolt action.

If you need an excuse to buy a .308 on an AR platform then this is good a reason as any.


"Cull" is just another four letter word...