Wish I could help you out. But I don't help people to make a decision. Nor have I asked others to help me do so. Because only you can do that. That aside,once I buy a firearm I don't sell them. .22lr and .223 I don't even bother reloading. Everyone should own a 22lr for many good reasons.I own three of them and an 8 round revolver Ruger snubby for my wife. So I'll break my code and humor you-DON'T GET RID OF IT ! lol. As for .223 it is one of the most fun-and popular-center fire cartridges one can own; for many good reasons as well. I own my AR and am getting a Sako and Anschutz in .223 in the future. My favorites are many of the .30 calibers up to .325wsm. And have quite a few. I bring them up because if they are my favorites, yet will happily own and never sell (3-.22lr & 3-.223 rifles); it is like saying to you: KEEP THEM BOTH !!! So much for me not trying to help others make decisions. lol
