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want the gun for gophers and long range target. no competitions yet, but maybe in the future. i already reload, and it will be a custom bolt built on a stevens action. i just can't figure out which one.
 
Good luck with that choice ;)
I JUST went thru it.
Looked all over Can for a 22-250 & finally found a Tikka 223 on sale from the OLD price :dancingbanana:
I'm actually happier now that it turned out to be the 223.
I figure it's a little quieter.
Likely much easier on throat erosion.
Only really lacks a little range on top end!
Easier of fuel :)

Course you could build a pretty good argument for the 22-250 too.
Maybe after buying a 223 you'll decide you need a velocity barn burner & have to have a new 204 too ;)
 
I shoot a fast twist .223 out to 1000 yards. Most .22-250's do not have a fast enough twist to handle heavy bullets needed to reach out that far, unless they have a custom barrel.
 
223 is better for gophers, assuming that you'll be doing some volume shooting. You'll be able to spot your shots with a 223, but a 22-250 has just enough recoil that you won't. A 22-250 will also heat up your barrel faster, while a 223 barrel should last longer, assuming that you care for it properly.
 
i'm thinking i'll get a 1:9, possibly a krieger. just wanted to know what people thought of each caliber and pro and con for each.
 
For real world conditions, the 22-250 will burn very nearly twice the powder, for the same results. The 22-250 will shoot a little flatter, and would be a better choice if hunting type shooting, at unknown exact ranges, will be a large part of the menu.

Either will serve admirably for what you want to do. Pick the barrel you need.

If you are in a place where the number of gophers merits the effort, it will be easier to shoot the .223 all day.

The ability to spot your own shots is nice, too.

Cheers
Trev
 
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bruno said:
want the gun for gophers and long range target. no competitions yet, but maybe in the future. i already reload, and it will be a custom bolt built on a stevens action. i just can't figure out which one.
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Bruno 223 and BlueDot supposed to be a great combo for high volume gopher action, doesn't heat up as quickly as conventional powders and darn near economical to load for. Know a fellow that has in excess of 15000 rounds of BlueDot loads down a single barrel, that is a lot of gophers, FS
 
22-250 if you're getting an aftermarket barrel with a fast twist. The 22-250 would will be able to push the heavier bullet as bit faster and flatter for the long range shots.
 
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I saw a guy at the range with an ackley improved and he loved it. if u want to get completly custom look into a 22-243. and it is easy to get brass because u just buy the dies and use 243 brass and size it down to .224 and trim the case and u are ready to go. there is a compititon shooter out my way who loves calling 'yotes and he claims 800 yard kills.
 
I have a 22-250, it's an awesome gun, I love it, it makes me feel like a lot better shooter than I actually am, especially when it prints up some tiny (for me) groups. But if you're gonna go for long range, over 600 yards, I'd go with a fast twist 223. The ability to use those silly heavy 22 bullets (up to 80 grains :eek:), is what long range is all about. I've not seen many fast twist 22-250, but lots of 223.

Also, for what you actually gain, if you're gonna go 22-250, it doesn't to me seem worth it to ackelyize it. It's a neat concept to be sure, but 22-250 is already plenty of speed.
 
I just did some research for a co-worker regarding .204 ruger vs .223 rem vs 22-250 for varmit hunting.

Everything I read said the 22-250 will edge out the 223 preformance wise. Flatter trajectory, slightly longer ranges (assuming you have a std twist 223 like 1-12 or 1-9).

The only draw back is factory ammo costs. Basically it came down to "if you handload, go 22-250 for the better preformance, if you buy factory, buy 223 for much cheaper ammo and better availibility."

And dont get me started on the .204 ruger :p

I recently purchased a mini-14 in 223 only because that's all its chambered for. My co worker bought the 22 250 and a handloading kit. Good luck with your choice! When it comes down to it, the difference is splitting hairs. Either caliber will be a good caliber for its intended purpose.
 
slushee said:
When it comes down to it, the difference is splitting hairs. Either caliber will be a good caliber for its intended purpose.
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And that right there summed it all up. Like Slushee said, Its like splitting hairs in regards to performance. Usually the end result is always the same. ;)
 
I also agree. I went with a tika t3 22-250 for varmints. In my opinion if you want a bolt go with the 22-250 because ither way you have to lose sight of a runing target to chamber another shot and the 22-250 has a better tradjectory. if going with a semi-auto go with the 223. it does not kick as hard so u can see point of impact through the scope and are ready for the next shot.
 
The 22-250 is very versatile round and if you reload you can easily load it at 223 velocity. If you are going to get a custom barrel get a fast twist and shoot some heavy stuff for long range.
 
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