So I've just bought a Howa 1500 in .223, with the Sporter barrel.
Wondering what experience people have with ammo selection for these. I was planning on just picking up a couple smaller boxes of ammo when I pick it up, and seeing what happened, but obviously they're a more expensive option.
I'm a new shooter, and as such will probably spend plenty of time practicing with this, so a cheaper round would be preferred.
I'm not aiming to be a target champion or anything, and will probably spend a couple months practicing before getting out after small game.
Is it worth getting one of the Costco-size tins with hundreds of rounds of something like 55 grain Power Shock? Think they're a soft-point round, so will probably suit me when I start after small game/pests?