Thread: Is the .223 the most versatile cartridge?

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

22-250 is the answer its on steroids compared to the 223 , iv got one of each but since the arrival of the 250 the 223 hasn't seen a lot of action they both fire the same little 55gn soft point but that's where the comparison ends .

My pick as well but its a handloaders number to get the best out of it. Its biggest problem has always been the slow twist rate (typically 14-16) a hangover from the 30s when it was developed. With a faster twist eg 1:9 you can get a 70 to 80 grainer that matches the 243 but with better long range performance