Thread: 223 for varminting?

I have 22lr, 22mag and 223, for long range varminting there's is no comparison, 223 all the way.
That said, for my situation the 22lr with subs is the best fit (pest control and homekill on a lifestyle block), and I have put the 22mag and 223 up for sale as they get very little use.

Without knowing your exact situation, terrain, vegitation, target species, and whether your paying ammo, the .223 is a great general alrounder. Also handy on a first pass is the .22 with subs and sometimes LR, (cheap ammo), a .17 , or even a .243 if your looking of bit more reach across gulllys etc.

Personally I found the .222 a bit underwelming against a .223. Just an opinion. ..

We shoot everything with the .223 from rabbits, cats, ferrits etc up to Wallabys and the odd deer if it presents itself and someone wants one. Its the universal allrounder unless your near a built up area.