The down range performance of the .223 has been advanced over the last decade or so with the move to faster twist barrels and longer/heavier projectiles , but to take advantage of that you need to be able to load them long if you want .
Actions/Magazines that allow a longer cartridge OAL are almost a necessity in my opinion.
The Howa’s are the best “ bang for your buck “ at the moment, but I prefer the 1500 SA over the mini .
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