Thread: 223 mag box length

Agree, see what you are saying!
Used to see, way back "Yanks" using hugh centerfires, to shoot prairie dogs.
I'm also from the north island - 308 was more than adequate for any hunt, and I don't really like recoil.
Came down to the mainland to live, bugger me small teenagers were using 300 win mags, at the rifle range. I assumed I must be just be a pussy.
Having hunted down here I can see why the magnums have there place, hugh open country and long shots often required.
Having ranged between 308 and 223 to be my main hunting rifle, they each have there place, so have kept both and enjoy them for what they are, reloading to achieve the best of both.
Owned many rimfires (bunny shooting) of late have become disillusioned with the quality of ammo/accuracy and so decision was made to reload the, 223 cheap/cheerful ability to shoot at the rifle range and at rabbits, accuracy is key, the bonus is increased range, downside bunnies not so eatable / only take the back bits anyway.
Guess what I'm trying to say is, shoot what you enjoy shooting, with the confidence to get the job done.