majay says a good chunk aobut the subject plus i shot 2 rabbits this evening after yote hunting and they were out to about 250 yrds. they didnt even move an inch other than drop in there tracks. i love my 223 and it is so inexpensive to shoot. plus i got plenty of range with it for yotes anyway. if u talk big bout ur 22-250 it aint no match for my 30-06 or my buds 300 weatherby mag.