Thinking about picking up a 222. rem

[Brutus]

Well how does the 222 do on coyotes compared to 223

Last one I shot at around 300 yards off of a harris bipod, I held to the top line of his back over his vitals. He ran in circles briefly then scooted over to the neighbors property and died under a tree along their windbreak. This was my longest and only standing still shot on a coyote. The other was a mover at around 200 yards. And I only took one wolf with it and two foxes at much closer distances.

50 grain Hornady SX.

 

[Grey_Wolf]

Well how does the 222 do on coyotes compared to 223

They both use a .224 bullet ....... Never shot a .223 but have two 222's. Very accurate cartridge, easy to load for, easy on the shoulder, can fire away all day - or till you can't find any more ammo

 

[a j cave]

Just one more on the triple deuce love train! It will do what most 223 will do. Coyotes under 300 and real fun on paper. My Rem. loves 52-53 gr. bullets & I know it will shoot way better than I can. Let us know how you like it.

 

[two-dogs]

Sure, I'll comment. Merely one of the best little cartridges ever designed! Held oodles of Benchrest records until the 22BR & 6mmBR came along.

The only reason the 223 Remington is more popular today is the military connection. [5.56mm NATO]

I have owned several, and at present have a very accurate 222 in a Remington 700 "Classic"

Doesn't have the clout of a 243, and is not as flat as the 204, but in it's own little niche, it's just plain fun to shoot. Easy on barrels and cheap to load for.

I love the 222 Remington. I think you should buy that Anschutz 900. Dave.

I second the motion! I love my 222 700 BDL V.S.