I decided on a .223 barrel for my Optima Elite and it should be here this time next week. I have a 3-9X40 Bushnell Trophy XLT that I will top it with. I decided to look into ammo for it. Wow. Oh, the choices I have! There are 45gr, 50gr, 55gr, heavy match bullets, FMJ's, hollow points, soft points, etc. I guess I was hoping someone would toss out some suggestions for where I could start as far as inexpensive plinking, and what I can try for coyote hunting. Is there anything I should stay away from? Anything that's going to tear my rifle up?

My best friend is getting his reloader set up for .223 so at some point I will be able to get some handloads from him to try out. I'm just looking for a starting point to get me going.

Thank you-
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