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Hog Dog Mike
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I have 4 varmint rifles---3 are 22-250s and 1 is a 223. I used to hunt prairie dogs a bunch. In fact one 22-250 is on its 3rd barrel.
If you are going to have just one I would suggest a 223 because the ammo is more plentiful and less expensive. They take almost 10 grains less powder if you are reloading. The bullets and primers are the same. Brass for the 22-250 is much more expensive.
The longest confirmed shot I ever made on a prairie dog was 670 yards and was made with the 223. I made a shot that I am sure was over 700 with the 22-250 yards but cannot confirm because I did not use a range finder on it.
All of my rifles are Remington 700 because they are tough, accurate, and I can work on them. However, I would not hesitate to buy a Savage. I have shot a Savage some and they are really good rifles.
Also be sure you get one with a 1-9 twist or less so that you can shoot heavy bullets. Most 22-250s are 1-14 and some 1-12 twists. Mine will not shoot a bullet heaver than 63 grains. The tight twist rifles will shoot the heavy bullets which you will need if you plan to shoot long.
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