I've slain many, many prairie dogs with the .223, using this recipe.

50gr. V Max
26.0 Benchmark
Federal primers
FC cases (I don't like 'em, but the price was right).

It shoots good in most rifles with the 1-12" or 1-9" twist. It's not a max load, either, so you can use it in just about anything.


You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.