.223 vs 22-250

The 22-250 will go about 400-500 fps faster with the same bullet weight. I prefer the 223 for coyotes for ranges out to 400 as it's a lot more pelt friendly. If you're not worried about blowing holes, the 22-250 is obviously quite a bit flatter shooting.
I've shot quite a pile of coyotes with the 220 Swift (same as 22-250) and 40 gr. Ballistic Tips and you have to pick your shot angles carefully otherwise the fur damage can be substantial. I now mainly use the 223 with either 45 gr. HP or 55 gr. solids and that seems to work well.
 
mackillan said:
How do the .223 and the 22-250 compare for coyotes?
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At typical ranges and with typical bullet choices, the .22-250 will generally outperform the .223 for coyote hunting. But the .223 has more flexibility all around; generally easier on pelts, as bearkilr mentions, and with a fast twist, you can shoot some heavier bullets way out there.
 
Each to their own but if you want to hunt with a laser beam then go with the. 22-250 you won't be disappointed.
 
im also thinking of making this caliber purchase so interested to hear.
mackillan hope this is okay to ask in your thread, might be of interest to you also.

what would the best scope be from Leupold to go with these calibers?
 
Shnitzl said:
im also thinking of making this caliber purchase so interested to hear. mackillan hope this is okay to ask in your thread, might be of interest to you also. what would the best scope be from Leupold to go with these calibers?
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The VX-3 4.5-14x40 LR Varmint would be a useful choice.
 
Didn't see anyone mention 22-250 can wear out a barrel much faster than 223, you can google a graph showing barrel errosion of the 2 calibers. If you intend on shooting alot maybe go with 223.
 
I've used both .223 and 22-250.

Both worked very well with no exit hole aka practically zero pelt damage.

I like the 22-250 best due to its more forgiving at distance with less drop.

The benifit in .223 has gota be cost. Cheaper.

Either cal you will be very happy.
 
where does 243 stand in this?

from what I gather online the 22-250 is great but I read complaints that barrel life is short, maybe not so much of a problem for some of us that arnt playing wack a mole to heat the barrels.

223, cheap easy to hand load, accurate, not super hot to kill barrels
243, heavier projectile less affected by wind, barrel life?, can also be used to take deer

cv32 sounds like a good scope choice, hold points up to 500yard?
 
Shnitzl said:
where does 243 stand in this? from what I gather online the 22-250 is great but I read complaints that barrel life is short, maybe not so much of a problem for some of us that arnt playing wack a mole to heat the barrels.
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Yeah, unless you're target shooting or sitting over a sod poodle colony, I wouldn't worry a whole lot about barrel life in the hunting context.

cv32 sounds like a good scope choice, hold points up to 500yard?
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Yes, the bottom cross wire in the reticle is a 500 yard hold point.
 
Regardless the cal reloading is always the same when ur after accuracy.

Barrel life yes might be a bit shorter in a 22-250 but its going to take a long long time to out shoot. Few thousand rounds.

.243, great cal but can produce pelt damage. The .223 & 22-250 are the prime choice coyote rounds
 
I'd go for .223 because of less expensive ammo and greater barrel life. It's still an effective coyote round pretty much as far out as you can reliably hit them. Sure, .22-250 is a fair bit faster, but many 50-55gr .223 loads are going well above the 3000fps mark (some, like Hornady Superformance are above the 3200fps mark).
 
If I didn't use my 2506 I'd opt for a 222 as I call the coyotes so shots are usually under 200yards. Quite often in scattergun range. The 22250 reaally shines when pushing out past 300 yards but both calibers work well if the shooter puts the bullet in the right place
 
Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm in the market for a coyote gun as well. Where does the .204 Ruger fit in to this equation?
 
seamus30 said:
Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm in the market for a coyote gun as well. Where does the .204 Ruger fit in to this equation?
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Just as flat as the 22-250, 300 yrds and beyond is where it gets a little flatter. It only gives up about 2-300 ft/lbs of energy over the 250. A quieter report, so if your working near buildings/roads it's handy. Minimal pelt damage (pin hole entrance & rarely exits).

A member on canpredhunt board just took a 477yrd Yote with a .204R. So think of it as the little cartridge that can.

As for the .243 question? I think CV answered it best when some else asked how'd the .243 faired as a predator cartridge? " the term Thors Hammer comes to mind"...
 
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What is better to get to your calling spot a V6 or a V8? Close to the same situation, not many .22 CF wont kill a yote. FPS is alot like MPG.......just sayin..
 
Tikka6xc said:
Regardless the cal reloading is always the same when ur after accuracy.

Barrel life yes might be a bit shorter in a 22-250 but its going to take a long long time to out shoot. Few thousand rounds.

.243, great cal but can produce pelt damage. The .223 & 22-250 are the prime choice coyote rounds
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I agree, either 223 or 22-250 are prime choices, but a 250 can shoot out a barrel in 2000 rounds and 223 is more like 6000 or more, if you intend on keeping your rifle for a while maybe even passing it down those differences come into play, if you intend on shooting minimally either will work just fine, but 2000 rounds comes quick, just sayin
 
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