Settled on 22-250.... CZ or ???

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I had a CZ 550 22-250 many moons ago, sold it due to the ex's nagging.
And I now want another rifle, after thinking long and hard on what cal to get I think I am going with 22-250 again.

But do I get a CZ 550 again, or is there another rifle I should look at?
 
I am growing particularly fond of Tikka's, but then CZ makes a great gun too. What are you planning on hunting? And at how far? My quest for the perfect 22-250 quickly led me to a .204.
 
I looked at the .204 too. But I still think the 22-250 is what I want.
I will be shooting target and gophers, 100-300 meters.
I like how flat the 22-250 is. And I know the 204 is flat too, but its a bit more to shoot.

The only thing I have against tikka is I cant find it with a heavy barrel in 22-250.

Weatherby Vanguard is nice, and aside from the stock the Savage is nice too, and the HS is nice, but pricy and I dont think its worth the price.
 
I have a stainless sub-moa vanguard in 22-250. I'm pretty happy with it so far. I purchased the sub-moa version for the stock only. I know it has a different (special...lol) barrel but the price to replace a standard tupperware stock with a similar stock to the sub-moa made the difference.

The only thing you will need with a vanguard is a new trigger. I just put in a timney. Super easy to install and makes all the difference in the world.
No more 8 stages of creep before firing.
 
ben hunchak said:
If your stuck on that cal. I'd get a Rem. 700 heavy barrel, they will out shoot my Tikka heavy barrel.
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Will it out shoot the CZ?

Its comments like "If your stuck on that cal" that make me second guess it. Is the 204 that much better? Why is it better?
I know the 204 is faster, but uses a smaller bullet, and I was told its a harder bullet to find if I go reloading.
Would I be able to get more shots from a 204 before the barrel gets too hot?
 
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I had the opportunity to shoot the .22-250 CZ Varmint with the heavy barrel, vented forestock, VERY NICE. I liked the fit, the trigger was excellent and I'm sure the rifle shot better than I do. I would have one for sure.
The .22-250's generally come with a slow twist barrel so you are limited to reloading with 40-55 grain bullets. Those generally are not favorable for long distance shooting as the BC is fairly low, around .250. The 'heavy' 45 grain bullets for .204 are about the same.
That being said, I believe there are guys here who have taken varmints with both out to 300+.
 
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I use 204 and I love it. No problem getting components for it at all and it loves ball powder (BL-C2) so it's easy to load the tiny necks.

The SPS Varmint is a great choice in both calibers, but in both cases they are not twisted for the heavier bullets. I have played with the SPS 204 shooting at 300M ISSF targets and the 32's will hold the 10 ring believe it or not!

22-250 is flat and fast, (so is the 204)and its ammo is a bit more, but I have yet to meet a varmint up to coyote size that I haven't been able to drop like a stick with the 204.

Go with what you want and have fun. Remember what you paid for the advice you got here.
 
The parts for hand loading the .204 are rapidly becoming more available, there was a time when stuff was a bit harder to find though. I personally do not reload, not yet anyways. I get excellent groups from the factory 39 grain Blitz Kings, so good I can not imagine a reason to reload it.
There is a great chart showing the ballistic differences between the various varmint calibers on the .204 forum, I will look for them and post them here, it is certainly flatter than the 22-250. Less noise, less heat, less gunpowder, no recoil, and I mean none. One of the few calibers you can watch the bullet impact in the scope.
I like both the 22-250 and the .204, but only one gets used anymore.:)

Good luck in your quest.
 
I personally have 2 .204s

and have no problem with finding reloading materials.

For up to 300? Why bother with the .22-250.... I have a .22-250 AI that i shoot for longer distances, but keep in mind I shoot 55gr noslers at 4150FPS, and shoot it past 500 metres regularly....... in fact up to 1123yrds.....

But 300 and under I seem to gravitate to the .204.... 39gr BKs with Reloader 10X......
 
Just bought a Savage model 12fvss. Mounted my 3200 Elite,bore sited it and headed to the range. In about 5 rounds and a couple clicks it was shooting 3/4" groups off a bipod with factory rounds.I'm New to percision shooting but I'm pleased with the rifles first outing. can't wait to try it with some sandbags and reloads. Also have a freind who just pick up a savage in .204 I think it's model 16. its a nice rifle and a good shooter.
 
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