Good to know...I like a lighter load for the colony varmints because of the volume of fire...I like my barrel and want to keep it around...
And yes, 25 gr of CFE223 behind a 25 Gr. HP seems to be the shizz ....
Next...Ive got to kill a pig with it!
I have a strong desire to shoot a deer with mine. If it kills 150lb pigs there’s no reason it won’t kill 150lb deer. Silly game department and their caliber restrictions.
I am a huge proponent of 22 CFs on deer, but I do believe a .17 Rem is pushing the limits....especially since most available bullets are designed for varmints. I'd use the 25 grainer and stay off the shoulder.
I killed a decent 4x4 mule deer with a .204 Ruger and the 45 grain SP, and it was marginal at best. Sample of one though.
