I love my 22/250 it is just awesome. Changing the bullets helps if you want to save the pelts. I use the 50 grain v max for hogs and hotels. When I'm saving the hides I use the Remington 50 grain hollow point. It sounds funny but I shot a bobcat in the chest at 40 yards and didn't even have a exit hole. The only hole was pin size where it went in. Good luck on your choice I did notice that the 223 ammo is cheaper than 22/250 here in texas