Hey westerner,
The .222 is a highly refined and very forgiving little cartridge. Think of it as a super hot .22 hornet with benchrest accuracy.
It is just as versatile as the .223, though the .223 does edge the .222 in velocity with all bullet weights. It is also easier to find factory ammo for (nowdays) but once you see how easy the .222 is to load for, you probably won't be using much factory stuff - except in your .223.
You are probably going to end up with both anyway, but if you like the appeal of classic cartridges, vs. generic military stuff, then you may want to consider the .222 at some point.
forepaw
