erich - good points on calling vs. oppo. targets. I can see both scenarios. Right now due to the proximity of hobby farms, country homes, and working farms, I am leaning to a frangible 55gr, maybe NBT or 55gr. FB Varmint Bergers with a .223 Rem. and a dose of Varget. Wouldn't mind a Montana but can't beat the out of the box reliability of the Tikka - the darn things just shoot so well.

Thanks again, fellas.

My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.