rugernut65
Plinker
well cost wise 223 is the caliber, i shoot coyotes at 500 plus with 223,22-250, 243,25-06 and my favorite 22 long rang is the 220 swift a simmons or tasco 6x20x 50 scope would be ideal for you ive hunted hogs in texas at 600 yds with the 25-06 effectively but to punch targets id use a 223 . T love my Ruger markII varmet -target rifles most, ive got 5 and all shoot less than an inch at 200yds . Whatever you purchase enjoy and be safe