223 or 22-250 for coyotes

I would take a .223 over 22-250, Ive owned both and shot both quite abit.
-.223 can be shot and hits can be seen through the scope vs a 22-250 which usually has too much recoil
-.223 has plety of power to kill a coyote past 250 yards which is a long shot with a .22 cal, anything past this is greatly effected by wind drift. Not many guys shoot coyotes at 400 yards with any .22 cal
- brass is pretty much given away for a .223 due to it being a military round and bulk ammo is cheap
-.223 is a good fur round loaded w/ a good hollow point bullet
-known for its accuracy
-alot quieter to shoot then the 22-250

Both rounds are pretty much top sellers for varmint guns, some guys like the 250 some the .223, maybe try shooting both and see what you like. I know if I were looking for a new coyote gun Id be buying a .204 :D

Cheers!!
 
aulrich said:
Very true but the comment came up that Bill c68 never heard of someone burning out a barrel with normal use, just giving some context on how it could happen and the difference between PEI normal use and Alberta normal use (most guys don't have two rigs).
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manI wish we had those pesky rodents (groundhogs) around here... I shot one in NB last year.... 7mm-08 .


I think shooting ground squirrels in those numbers would be too much fun to care if I burned out a bbl... it would be worth it!.
 
I went with the 223 for the same reason-you can watch the hit in the scope. Not going to happen with a 22-250. Also way less kick. The cheap shooting is also a draw. I got lots of brass cheap so now I will reload and save way more money.Also an excuse to shoot more. I shoot the 223 while I am waiting for barrels to cool at the range and it gives me a rest from the recoil too. Pretty pleasant for a smoker. My all around fun gun.
 
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