To Answer Whelennut and his question:
Are you concerned about richochet with the big stuff?

Yes, which is why I still use the 222 and 223 at times. If I am on Farm land or around ranch land I use the 222 and 223

But I know of several P-Dog town that are about 25 miles out and away from any pavement, and it's common to spend the whole day out there and never see another truck, even on the other mountains. that are miles away.
So out there shooting them with anything from my 25-06 to my 404 Jeffery is just fine.