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The only Sako I have, the only bolt action I have, is a 300 win mag. I love it. Prior to that I had a M995 in .338 mag. Loved that one. Decided to keep with Sakos as they have been the most precise and beautiful gun I have ever held in my hands. Of course shooting a 300 Win Mag a couple of hundred rounds a day will lead to shoulder dislocation and an empty wallet. I want something that is lighter, cheaper and still fun. I see a lot of older .222s but not many .223s. What do you suggest? Go for the .222 which I am not familiar with or the .223 which is one I am familiar with having a bunch of AR 15s. I hear the .222 is extremely accurate. Should I hold out for a .223 or go with the slightly more expensive to shoot but accurate .222?
 
222 in Sako Vixen = perfection IMO. Had and have several all of which were superb shooters. But if you have all the gear for the 223 already then that may make a difference to your choice, based on dollars. But otherwise you will be more than fine with the 222. good luck.
 
As far as ballistic performance, flip a coin. Accuracy is probably more to do with the individual rifle than the cartridge as both shoot very well. If you don't reload the 223 offers more selection & economy in ammo. I have both (I do reload) & I tend to favor the 222, but my 223 shoots bug hole groups. Have I confused you even more? It's a tough choice, but one you can't go wrong with either way.
 
With ARs already on hand, go with the 223 (I have a beautiful one!) but don't shoot the milsurp stuff in it! She's a classy lady that deserves better than being paraded around in an old dirty jalopy!
 
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