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I've got both & a .222! So I'd say yes... Not a big heap of difference between to the 223 & the 222 but the 22-250 has got more 'horsepower' than the other two. Is it needed? Up to you... Wally mart sells a pretty hot box of 22-250 to boot...
By the way the .222 is a bolt, the .223 is a semi & 22-250 is a falling block. Hence the need for all 3.
By the way the .222 is a bolt, the .223 is a semi & 22-250 is a falling block. Hence the need for all 3.
manbearpig
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yes, it would be pretty redundant. i would not buy a .22-250 if i already had a .223. the marginal difference between them is not worth buying a new gun IMHO until youve already filled the 'gaps' in your gun collection and are bored out of your mind and have nothing to spend your money on.
go for something different. i picked up a .25-06 to fill the gap between .223 and my .30 cals, but you already have the .270 for that. hmm...
you mentioned plinking, perhaps drop down to a .22wmr or .17hmr?
or as mentioned get a radically different action. for example if i had a bolt gun in .22-250 id consider getting a Ruger #1 in .223.... but two bolties in .223 and .22-250? ehh, later when you have 10+ guns
go for something different. i picked up a .25-06 to fill the gap between .223 and my .30 cals, but you already have the .270 for that. hmm...
you mentioned plinking, perhaps drop down to a .22wmr or .17hmr?
or as mentioned get a radically different action. for example if i had a bolt gun in .22-250 id consider getting a Ruger #1 in .223.... but two bolties in .223 and .22-250? ehh, later when you have 10+ guns
cdnredneck_t3
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If you are going to use the gun primarily for plinking and gophers and coyotes occasionally the .223 is better. If you do more coyote hunting than plinking I would say get a 22-250 to add to the collection.
If I already had a .223 I would look at something more 'exotic' like a .17Rem or .220Swift.
Alternatively a .243 that can do yote and deer duty and perhaps be used as a loaner/backup, for kids or friends and family who want to try shooting and hunting?
Alternatively a .243 that can do yote and deer duty and perhaps be used as a loaner/backup, for kids or friends and family who want to try shooting and hunting?
manbearpig
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so go budget.
do the build on an H&R, Stevens, or try and see if you can get your hands on a Marlin XL7 at ~$400. they go for under $300 in the states, and by all reports they are an even better value than the Stevens.
Jordan Smith
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.243 makes the most sense. If the 'yotes are too far away for the .223, the .243 can take care of business.
Thanks for the insight. I forgot to mention I have a 204 Ruger on TC PH as well.
Ok, so I am in an area where there is no caliber restriction so I am thinking a Marlin XL7 308. Anyone know where I can get one??
Ok, so I am in an area where there is no caliber restriction so I am thinking a Marlin XL7 308. Anyone know where I can get one??
manbearpig
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in the Remington 770 thread someone mentioned they were selling at Bass Pro in Canada for as low as $330.
If it is the A-1 with 24" bbl and special serial #, I'll take one.
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How about a 22-250 based on a revolver platform, like a beefed up S&W X frame with a longer cylinder & a 8" barrel?
Jordan Smith
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This is the best idea so far if you want to get away without spending much money...
stilldrunk
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did u see me at wss on sunday buying the stainless blr in nanaimo
