I chose.22-250 because nothing was available in 6mm, but a .223 gets used plenty around here as well.Varmint Rifle's, Ammunition and Custom Small Caliber Load's
I cut my teeth on a 22-250, rebuilt it into a fast twist AI, but eventually conceded to the AR-15 and 223rem. That was many moons ago now, and I’ve largely stuck with the 223rem since then. I have a 22” 204R AR-15 and still have a 700 in 22-250, but I favor the 223rem on most days, simply for the logistical simplicity - I shoot them a BUNCH, so I just keep a boatload of 223 brass, ~50lb of Varget, and a whole bunch of 50 Vmax’s on hand ready to get pressed whenever I need to restock live ammo.
Always love seeing Varmint threads - especially for how many appearances are made by Savage 12 BVSS’s!
I'm with Mr Gordon on effectiveness of light bullets at high velocity. When I ordered this Rem. 40-X .223, I specified a 1-14" twist so I could get best accuracy and close to 4000fps velocity 40 gr bullets. Effect on prairie gogs is spectacular. Also ordered it with LH bolt even though I shoot right handed, I can get off more shots PM (Per minute) with left bolt..With 45 or 50 grain bullets touigh enough to hold up to 4000 fps they vaporize pests