The .222 is illegal for big game in VA and PA where I mostly hunt. I have only used it for ground hogs and predators and a few fall turkeys. I now mostly use the .204 for that purpose when I can steal it from my dad. I don't know if I got lucky but the .222 my grandfather gave me will shoot under 1" groups at 200 yards. It is definitely the most accurate stock rifle I have ever shot. Throw in the fact that it's probably fired a couple thousand rounds over it's 50 plus year life, it's pretty impressive!
