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I keep two rifles in the house. We live way out in the country. For close up work, I have a scoped Marlin 39A. For out past 75 yards or so, I have a 223 bolt gun, and I load and shoot 40 gr Nosler BT's. I wanted something that would fragment and not ricochet. It'll really put down a coyote. If you are shooting critters smaller than pigs, that or the V-Max bullet will work just fine.
As for what rifle, just go with the Ruger American, or the Ruger American Predator. But if you can find a 223 in a pawn shop for less money, go for it. Don't even worry about the twist rate. Any available twist rate will shoot 55 gr or smaller bullets, and that's all you need.
As for what rifle, just go with the Ruger American, or the Ruger American Predator. But if you can find a 223 in a pawn shop for less money, go for it. Don't even worry about the twist rate. Any available twist rate will shoot 55 gr or smaller bullets, and that's all you need.