223 or 22-250

223 or 22-250

  • 223

    Votes: 139 70.6%

  • 22-250

    Votes: 58 29.4%
  • Total voters
    197
  • Poll closed .
.223 based on your requirements, ammo availability and barrel life.

If I wanted to push in the speed/flatness realm of the 250, I'd go back to the .204R and not worry about the barrel longevity the 22-250 presents. It's the little Cal that can.
 
223 for sure. Cheaper than 22-250 and still lots of fun. I really think the 22-250 doesn't do anything better unless you're shooting long distance. I get all my 223 brass for free at the range and a lb of powder goes a long way.
 
Everyone forgets you can download a 250..... but 250 is way more better. Who cares though..... it goes bang, things explode.... wash, rinse repeat
 
Ruger007 said:
Just a simple question. Its a plinker. Maybe the odd crow. I reload so doesn't really matter about ammo.
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rifleman762 said:
In that case, 223 in a heartbeat. Brass is free at any rifle range :). I find the 50gr Speer #1029 are very accurate and low priced ($23/100). I have some of Canada Ammo's D4198 powder that I use in those loads. Same as IMR 4198.
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In light of your purpose, as the above poster says, .223 all day long. Cheaper (freer) brass, much cheaper loaded ammo. And a more flexible round overall due to barrel twist. You can also buy suitable rounds over the counter for hunting edible game.

I always wanted a 22-250, but after doing a bit of thinking on it, if I wanted a high powered, long range varmint gun the .243 outdoes the 22-250 on all front while still being reasonable price to shoot. And of course good for deer and bigger.
 
I have 223, 22-250, and 6 creedmoor (yes 6 not 6.5). General shooting the 223 all day any day. It's a 1-7 twist. It will shoot cheap 55g into an 1inch and 1/2 @ 100. Buy the match ammo or roll your own under 1/2 inch. Once I got the 6 creedmoor the 22-250 never leaves the house. Out to 500m the 223 with 77g and heavier bullets do just fine. After that, the 6 comes out
 
I have a few of each. I like the 223 for target practice, 22-250 for small game/pest control. I voted for 22-250 as that’s what I’d keep if I could only have one.

My model 70 Carbine in 22-250 comes with me pretty much daily on the farm. It’s about perfect for coyotes, badgers, skunks etc.
 
No expert on the micro's. Between them, obviously 22-250 has a huge performance advantage. However, ammo availability, variety, rifle availability and variety; all goes to the 223. If its not enough, the answer is 243 small projectile, and a legitimate deer caliber with larger bullets.
 
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