Around here in Virginia the 22 WMR is known as a "poachers gun". 223 is considered a legitimate varmit rifle. I have a marlin, a mossy and a savage in 22 mag. LOL and no 223. OK have a 788 in 222 but she aint been out the safe in 15 years. 22 mag., deadly, quiet, light, accurate, easy to carry, and did I say quiet! 10 ga