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I would think the 40 grain nosler BT would be about perfect.
FWIW I have found the nosler BT's to be more stoutly constructed than others maker's tipped varmint bullets +1 50g Nosler Ballisitic tip and for a tougher critter, a 50g Sierra High velocity spt is a super accurate bullet. Good luck
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The Fireball is about perfect for 40gr bullets. Take your pick, whichever shoots best in your gun. With that cartridge all I've ever used is a 40BT.......on countless groundsquirrels, pd's and rockchucks, only one coyote. Lots of good 40gr bullets out there. And nothing wrong with 50's. Years ago I knew a guy who shot 20-30,000 rds per year on groundsquirrels with mostly a .221......he definitely found what works and swore by the .221 with 50gr TNT. Lots of things work and there's no one way with any of this, just go by what the gun likes.
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You're right, Ackman. The Fireball is just right for scooting 40s at sufficient speed while not warming things unduly. I'm still kicking myself for not "discovering" the 221 much earlier.
Up hills slow,
Down hills fast
Tonnage first and
Safety last.
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Whittakerguns just got in a shipment of CZ 527s in .221Fireball, and they're selling for under $600.
If you don't have one, now's a good chance to pick one up at a great price. They come with a single-set trigger and scope rings.
Mine is a real shooter. Spectacular, for its weight, even.
You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.
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