Thread: Best alround varmint cartridge

Originally Posted by Normie

.223 + 75gr A-Max would be hard to beat as the easiest option. I want one.

I like the 223 for its ease of use, easy to reload for, to quieten down, shoot off hand, you can lose brass without worrying, lots of ammo weighs frig all, usually comes in a small light rifle. Just a good alround performer, on deer I use the 60g Partition @ 3200 FPS.

Interestingly when friends (with large calibres) and I come across a mob of goats or deer the 223 has always put down the most animals once the smoke clears.

Longest shot is hares at 510yrds.

Shot with 60g Nosler Ballistic Tips @3200fps.