I run a 17-223 AR for coyotes. My fur buyer was always complaining about bullet holes from a 223. Not exit holes, but entrance.
I do not understand why people say the 17 remington is faster, case capacity should be more on a 17-223. The shoulder is starts farther from the case head than the 17 remington. I run 25's over 4000.
17 remington brass is not always available, it is not cheap when you do find it.
I run a 1-9 BHW barrel, it shoots very well. BUT, if I do not turn the necks, the accuracy is mediocre at best. I resize in one shot through a 17-223 die, I lose a few cases, but who cares. I turn the necks, fire them and then anneal before the next loading.
I did not lose one coyote last year, I killed 28 with the 17. Tiny entrance hole, no exit.
