RE: What Would be Better For Prairie Dogs???
220 Swift is one of my favorite rounds, but if I'm looking at a gun strictly for prairie dogs, I'd go with one of the new Mini-14 Target models with the laminate thumbhole stock. Seems pretty much perfect for prairie dogs:
[ul][*]accurate (necessary for small targets)[*]semi-automatic (there will often be multiple targets and it's good to have quick follow-up shots)[*].223 is capable of shooting 200 yards or more (wouldn'trely muchon rimfires for that)[*].223 = cheap ammo (if you get into a good 'dog town, there could be MANY rounds fired)[/ul]