If you were looking at just the .223, I'd agree with you that it isn't a suitable caliber for deer. However, the .223 is great for coyotes, and the AR platform allows for over 20 different chambers from the .22 LR to calibers that match or exceed the .45-70.

A rifle is a rifle.
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