Used my 270 for first time yesterday (100 grain bullet) and it
left a pretty good size exit hole.
204, 22-250, and 25-06 are the calibers I alternate back and forth with. 32 grain v-max in the 204 has worked fine. 55 Nosler Ballistic tips in the 22-250. Fast and flat shooting calibers for sure.
I like the way the bolt action rifles carry better than the AR, so it collects dust most of the time.
I had better luck in my 223s with 50 & 55 grain v-max than the 40 grainers for pelt damage. The last one I shot with the 40 out of my AR had a huge hole in the side. It may of hit a rib and when it was spinning the wound was so big I aimed and hit it in the same spot the second shot. It was ugly, the dog ran a little ways before expiring and I just decided not to use those anymore.
223 is a great caliber and you won't go wrong using it in a bolt or AR platform.
Last edited by Sanchez; 02/22/15.
