.223 Remington

[model 70]

Got my next gun picked out. Looking for something light, easy to handle, fun to shoot, good for plinking, coyotes, bobcats, foxes, and making jackrabbits go POP. I don't handload so ammo has got to be cheap and have a wide selection.

I've settled on a .223rem topped with a nice scope. Maybe stainless/synthetic, maybe wood. Not too important.

Soooooo, what would the best barrel length be to look for? rate of twist? should I go with a classic 3x9 leo or something with a bit more magnifictaion?

I liked to call and glass clear-cuts and old burns for yotes, bobcats and foxes aswell as rabbits. Shot can range from 5 yards to waaaaaaaaaaaay out there . Before anyone suggests a bigger boomer, cost is low with the .223 ammo. Plus, we already have a heavy barreled varmint rig in .22-250 that belongs to my father. Hardly a carry gun, which is what I want. Thanks.