Originally Posted by ratsmacker
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.

Benchmark is this shiznizzle. My load is a bit hotter, very consistent 3365 FPS from a 20” barrel