Is there a 17 centerfire cartridge that can be safely and accurately loaded down to 3000or less? I want to get rid of the ground squirrels, and 22 ammo availability and price is still a joke in this area. It would have to be one usable with the 223 bolt head. Not SUPER concerned if it has to be single fed, but would prefer it if it could be mag fed.

17 rimfire ammo is running .10 to .20 a round. I can reload for less than that.