If my reading was correct, and you said that you will use it for
up to coyotes, and
you want fast,
and cost is a factor
up to coyotes, other comments have been posted
you want fast .204
cost is a factor .223
But, how many rounds will you really shoot? It's like buying an econobox and only driving it 500 miles a year. Look at comparable ammo prices, and then consider how much you will probably be shooting it. I am thinking about selling a 7.62x39 upper to get a 6.5Grendel because I have only shot the 7.62x39 10 times in 2 years. Ammo is cheaper, but the 6.5G is MUCH better ballistically.
A fast twist .223 should get you farther than then .204, but the .204 will be flatter. I have been so close to buying a .204 several times, but always stay with the .223.
up to coyotes, and
you want fast,
and cost is a factor
up to coyotes, other comments have been posted
you want fast .204
cost is a factor .223
But, how many rounds will you really shoot? It's like buying an econobox and only driving it 500 miles a year. Look at comparable ammo prices, and then consider how much you will probably be shooting it. I am thinking about selling a 7.62x39 upper to get a 6.5Grendel because I have only shot the 7.62x39 10 times in 2 years. Ammo is cheaper, but the 6.5G is MUCH better ballistically.
A fast twist .223 should get you farther than then .204, but the .204 will be flatter. I have been so close to buying a .204 several times, but always stay with the .223.
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