22-250 vs .223
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agree 100%
In terms of accuracy, both are excellent cartridges and the cost difference is not that much for high quality varmint ammo but 223 is definitively cheaper.
I think that the real question is how much shooting do you do?
If you shot alot and shot long strings get a 223,if not the get 22-250 as it gives you an extra 50-75 yards of effective range and hits much harder at any given range.
Alex
I think that the real question is how much shooting do you do?
If you shot alot and shot long strings get a 223,if not the get 22-250 as it gives you an extra 50-75 yards of effective range and hits much harder at any given range.
Alex
True... But destroys a bit more pelt also...
How many rounds to shoot out a 22-250 yote hunting?Forty years
some people practice with there guns for more than just hunting , which they should. .223 allows you to practice without burning your barrel or your wallet. I'm not sure of exact numbers for barrel life but from what i have read its 2-4 thousand which sure aint 40 years if you shoot it.
To me it's pretty much up to pricing and how far you plan on shooting them. I just bought one of each yesterday. The .223 for "plinking" and the 22-250 for shots passed 400 yards.
In a moment of weakness last year I sold my 22-250 and 223 for a giant profit. So I went out and bought a Savage Axis/Edge and Stevens 200 yesterday. I've been very curious about the two rifles.
In a moment of weakness last year I sold my 22-250 and 223 for a giant profit. So I went out and bought a Savage Axis/Edge and Stevens 200 yesterday. I've been very curious about the two rifles.
These arguments just don't cut it with my thinking. You see it all the time on forums. People bring up cost per round and burning out barrels as objections when making comparisons.
I say, the few cents/round difference between any "similar" rounds is just a smoke screen. Although it may be real, it is irrelevant when one adds up the real costs of reloading. It would never enter my head when I was choosing between two calibers.
The barrel life one is just as irrelevant to me. No one, except competition shooters, will ever likely shoot 4000 rounds through any rifle in his lifetime. And, the clincher for me is that only a competition shooter would notice, or care about, the slow and very slight accuracy decline as the barrel wore. I expect real "hunting accuracy" would be maintained for two or three times as many rounds as are listed as "barrel life expectancy" by those who consider that important.
If I ever manage to shoot any of my hunting guns enough to shoot out a barrel, I will consider myself lucky, and get a new barrel (or even, gasp, a whole new gun). How is that a bad thing?
To the OP. At this point in my hunting life, I have decided coyotes are one of the (pound for pound) toughest animals I hunt. I have come to believe power is important at times with coyotes, especially at distance. If I was to get a pure coyote rifle I would make it a .243 Win. or 6mm Rem if I could find one.
You may be right about the hunting accuracy being maintained , but i respectfully disagree with you on the fact that most people wont be able to shoot 4000 rounds out of a rifle in there life time. Unless it is strictly a hunting rifle.
and after you manage to "shoot out" your barrel even the slight decrease in accuracy may negate the advantages of the 22-250 at the ranges that you get the advantage at.
If i was to get a 22 center fire it would be a 223 because i could shoot it alot more with both regards to ammo price and barrel life. To each there own though i guess
.223 is nicer to shoot over a .22-250. No muzzle jump or anything, allowing to see bullet hits. Its cheaper and kills coyotes just fine. Its a bit quieter, just as easy to find as .22-250.
Although, I own both, my .22-250 seems to come out with me more, probably because i've made some pretty lucky shots with it, 350, 400 yard bang flops always puts a smile on my face.
Although, I own both, my .22-250 seems to come out with me more, probably because i've made some pretty lucky shots with it, 350, 400 yard bang flops always puts a smile on my face.
Some background
I do want to get involved with the barrel life the barrel life issue, but I'm just back from the shooting range and I've just shot 100 rounds of 243 Win like I do at least every month!
You can do the math but an avid shooter can easily reach the end of a barrel's accurate life in 1 or 2 years. After than, the accuracy can degrade gracefully and can just fall out a cliff (most often with hot cartridges).
My advice in more details
If you plan on shooting often get a 223 and expect 3000-4000 rounds of superb accuracy, you might be lucky and even get 6000 rounds of accuracy if you avoid using hot loads and carefully clean your rifle.
If you want to ultimate "Death Stick" get a 22-250 and get a large increase in effective range (100-150 yards) and a huge gain in leathality (22-250 will kill deer like lightning with the right bullet).
Just don't complain and cry that you're barrel is burning hot after firing 10 rounds and that the accuracy is gone after 1000-1500 rounds fired.
Same as asking which is better a V6 or a V8? The answer, of course, is that it depends...
Alex
I do want to get involved with the barrel life the barrel life issue, but I'm just back from the shooting range and I've just shot 100 rounds of 243 Win like I do at least every month!
You can do the math but an avid shooter can easily reach the end of a barrel's accurate life in 1 or 2 years. After than, the accuracy can degrade gracefully and can just fall out a cliff (most often with hot cartridges).
My advice in more details
If you plan on shooting often get a 223 and expect 3000-4000 rounds of superb accuracy, you might be lucky and even get 6000 rounds of accuracy if you avoid using hot loads and carefully clean your rifle.
If you want to ultimate "Death Stick" get a 22-250 and get a large increase in effective range (100-150 yards) and a huge gain in leathality (22-250 will kill deer like lightning with the right bullet).
Just don't complain and cry that you're barrel is burning hot after firing 10 rounds and that the accuracy is gone after 1000-1500 rounds fired.
Same as asking which is better a V6 or a V8? The answer, of course, is that it depends...
Alex
I just sighted in my H&R survivor .223 this afternoon.... this was my first 3 shot grouping at 100 yards... enough said.... I love that gun and I love that round!.. have ever since I shot it in the forces.... if only I could have taken my C7 home with me....lol...
