I wont even try to convince anyone else that the 223. is the best varmint bullet up to the 220 swift.................ive typed countless posts and no one but a couple of people feel as good about shooting the 223...................I realy hope some people in this forum feel the same way as i do............Also i have nutin against the 22-250 i just rather prefer the 223...






sincerely,
shootr

Don't give up TOTALLY.. I have a .223 and I like it.. it really does a number on groundhogs. And since I don't eat them it's just fun to watch them blow up. I also have a .308, (several .22 lrs ranging from Marlins to $3000 competition Anschutz), .17 HMR and a 22-250. I just feel that it has it's place and if you want to eat the animal, are hunting in a special reg zone, crowded area or shooting up trees.. something with a little less get up and go is in order.

Maybe if you sounded like you knew what you were talking about folks would listen. Not trying to put you down but your posts seem like you are pretty inexperienced when it comes to ballistics and you feel just because you shoot the 223 that it is the best. For instance, you recommended a 223 for squirrel and rabbit hunting. Do you have any idea how much damage a 223 would do? There would be no meat left. Again, not trying to put you down, but live and learn.

I agree , the 233 is a great all around varmit round .To fast for tree rats unless you down load, but that is different.

I don't give a second thought to what folks shoot unless I'm asked for an opinion.

Don't worry what others shoot or think. Use what works best for you.

I agree with all of you guys in a way, the 223 is an awesome caliber especially if you handload, but for wasting of varnints only and plinking, no centerfire in my opinion is good for small game if you wanna eat the critter. It is fun to pop nusiance squirrels and rabbits occasionally with and on up to coyotes, but it really does a good job of blowing things up. Dont be hard on mcgavin i see his point and everyone elses too.

carpmaster thanks for stickin up fur me only a true huntin and fishin buddy would do that...


thanks,
shootr

I prefer my 17hmr probably because that is my only varminter rifle.

No problem shooter, the 223 is a wonderful vermint gitter.

I like them all .223, .22, .22mag, .22hornet, 22.250, etc\

But talk about a bad ass rifle? The Ruger M-14 .223 rancher stainless!
Awesome rifle!