I'm thinking about a new rifle for ground squirrels.
I have quite a bit of .223 brass and the .223 brass is very easy to find. I also already have dies, etc for reloading. I use to reload for the .223 many years ago. This is the main reason I'm leaning towards the .223. I may shoot out to 400 yards with 500 being the maximum for sure. Would I been able to see the hits through my scope as I can now with my HMR or WSM?
Looking for information on what squirrel hunters are currently using;
1. Bullet grain, brand, (VMax etc) that will have good expansion on the litter critters
2. Best barrel twist for the light bullet.
I also thought about the .204, but then I need to get all the reloading components. Would a .204 have any advantage over the .223 at the distance I would be shooting?
Either rifle I go with would be bolt action, single shot.
I have quite a bit of .223 brass and the .223 brass is very easy to find. I also already have dies, etc for reloading. I use to reload for the .223 many years ago. This is the main reason I'm leaning towards the .223. I may shoot out to 400 yards with 500 being the maximum for sure. Would I been able to see the hits through my scope as I can now with my HMR or WSM?
Looking for information on what squirrel hunters are currently using;
1. Bullet grain, brand, (VMax etc) that will have good expansion on the litter critters
2. Best barrel twist for the light bullet.
I also thought about the .204, but then I need to get all the reloading components. Would a .204 have any advantage over the .223 at the distance I would be shooting?
Either rifle I go with would be bolt action, single shot.
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