223 with 1&9 and the SS Scope in 10 power will be all you need, but they also offer it in 12 power and that might be a better option if Gophers will be your main target. Another plus on the 223 is barrel life compared to the 22-250.
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
