Ok, I've ruled out 22-250 altogether. The Browning 223 twist is too slow. Pharmseller got me thinking about a plastic gun so I contemplated the Ruger American in 223 but, in the end, I think I'd regret it.
It really seems like I'll be going with the Ruger Predator but I am curious about the finish on the gun. Is the Ruger stainless matte a finish or a coating? No one has the gun nearby and I'd be ordering online. Anyone have a ruger with this stainless finish? It appears to be the same finish as the Target matte?
