So I'm thinking of picking up a new rifle for fox hunting and possibly woodchucks as well. It will be mostly used for game but I suppose I might keep the pelt occasionally.

I've been looking into either the Remington Model 7 CDL in .223 or the Savage 93R17 BVSS in .17HMR. And if I must use a scattergun I suppose I would.

Also what ammo/loads do you recommend (I'm not a hand loader)? If it helps, most of my hunting will be done in semi thick PA woods with fairly good visibility.