Originally Posted by
muzzlestuffer
what are you afraid of ? the poster gave his yardage at shoots flat out to 125 yards and wants it for deer and varmits the .223 is perfect for that! that is why i said the .223
.223 isn't legal for deer everywhere. Many states, particularly in the Rocky Mountain region require at lest .24 caliber. You have to factor in legality before you pronounce something "perfect."