Need Some Help

[Bill K]

No matter the type or distance your are shooting on ground squirrels, PD's, or rockchucks, the various 20 calibers will do you just fine.
I have a nice 17VHA and use it on occasion for all the above. But over the last two years I have found that taking a couple of rifles, too allow one too cool, if needed or a change of pace, I and my shooting buddy (Varmint Shooter) have gone just about exclusively to the 20 VT, 20SCC, 20-223ai and 204ruger's. They take care of our needs very well and we can load up on the 20 caliber bullets, as the 32 & 39 grain ones do just fine in all of them.
Kills are as good as anything, especially when you make you hits solid in the kill zone, which is fairly easy too do, with anyone of them.
Just my opinion, but make it easy on yourself and do not get caught up in all the hype of this one over that one, etc.
Find a couple you like and just go have fun. Bill K