.204 vs .223 vs. .22-250

[Shane]

Here's a ballistics comparison, using Remington's Premier AccuTip loads in those 3 calibers. Comparison

The .22-250 is my favorite .22 centerfire.

Well, the .224 Weatherby is actually my favorite to shoot - a little flatter than the .22-250 even. But it's a lot more fun to buy ammo for the 250.

[DBHIII]

Ruger .204 is the way to go on the 3 you mentioned. Smoking fast at over 4200 ft. per second. By far the fastest of the 3. Mixed with Hornady amo it is a deadly round. I shoot a 22-250 as well and both are excellent, but I prefer the .204. Another round worth considering in this class is the .220 swift (about 3,800 ft. per second). Hands down my favorite of them all!

[DBHIII]

i love my 220 swift. i know it's not on the list but, just thought i'd throw it out there.

I agree 100% with you

[texag93]

I am in the same boat right now. I am looking at a dedicated coyote gun and am trying to decide between 223 and 22-250. I am leaning toward 223 but already have one(AR) so the 22-250 might be in order.

I am looking at the Rem Model Seven Predator.

[texag93]

.22-.250, hands down. You can get all ranges of bullet weights.

223 uses the same bullets and factory ammo can be had in any and all bullet weights. I would guess the 223 would have a wider weight range because of the the twist rates from 1-7" to 1-12" in everything from AR's to MOR's

Most 22-250 rifles come with a 1-12" twist rate, they may not shoot the heavier bullets as well.

[ElWhompo]

WOW!!! This is alot of fantastic advice!

I'm not totally concerned about tannin the hides or anything, but rather helpin my little quail out in Fisher Co.

BUT

My shots will be somewhere in the 100-250 range so maybe the heavier load found in the .22-250 might be what the doc ordered, especially with the wind factor!

Thanks fer th' opinions!

[SabreKiller]

For me it's...

the .223. There are a wide variety of loads available, it's accurate, easy to load and if I leave my ammo at home, I can find it nearly anywhere. Low recoil (if you have kids, good starter gun), and inexpensive. I have CZ 527 in .223 and with 50 gr. Ballistic tip handloads it shoots 1" groups at 200 yards using a mildot scope. I has thumped several coyotes with authority out to 300 yards! Find one that fits you and your budget and go with it.

[DBHIII]

WOW!!! This is alot of fantastic advice!

I'm not totally concerned about tannin the hides or anything, but rather helpin my little quail out in Fisher Co.

BUT

My shots will be somewhere in the 100-250 range so maybe the heavier load found in the .22-250 might be what the doc ordered, especially with the wind factor!

Thanks fer th' opinions!

.220 will outperform the 22-250 in long distance shooting. This is my experience shooting both and hand loading for both. It is worth looking into. Longest shot I've made w/ .220 was a 287 yard head shot on a doe.

[Flint knapper]

ElWhompo

My shots will be somewhere in the 100-250 range so maybe the heavier load found in the .22-250 might be what the doc ordered, especially with the wind factor!

At the ranges your talking about, you had better stick with the .22-250

If you really want to see what the gun will do, then start hand loading for it.

[DBHIII]

At the ranges your talking about, you had better stick with the .22-250

If you really want to see what the gun will do, then start hand loading for it.

I agree. Hand loading will increase your accuracy in any round you choose. All are great shooters. Very hard to pick just one. Buy they all

[Chance Love]

The 22-250 is more versatile. I have killed literally hundreds of deer with mine, and too many smaller critters to count. On deer, I shoot them behind the shoulder, in the shoulder, neck, just wherever I need too. My longest shot so far was pushing 350. And it'll put the hurt on a yote for sure! For what you are wanting to do, I would definately go with the 22-250. I've shot a lot of animals with a .223 also, but it just doesn't have the "pop" that the 22-250 has.

[Guest1]

"ElWhompo"

Nice Thread you started here.

I have been considering something very similar.

Currently we have the 300 mag. & 270 for the TC Pro Hunter.

Trying to decide on something for the kids to shoot.
Sounds like the .22-250 could/would do the trick for them.

Has anyone cut down a wood stock for the Encore or ProHunter so their kids can shoot it?

[Roosterpt1]

I've got a A-bolt 22-250 and wouldn't trade it for nothing! I've killed alot of whitetail, axis, hogs, javelina, turkey, Blackbuck, coyotes and too many lil critters to even count. Longest shot was on a blackbuck doe at 450. Shoot hill country deer in the shoulder for bucks and does in the head. Killed this deer w/ it hit him a lil farther forward than i would like. He went about 200 yards but easy recovery. You can see the hole right in the point of his shoulder. I shoot the remington 55 grain soft points b/c they are cheap, shoot great, easy to find and KILL. Be careful w/ some of the ballistic tip stuff for shoulder shooting deer. I dont recomend the 60 grain Nosler Partition, b/c all you get is a pin hole and animals will go a long way if you body shoot w/ very little blood trail. Its a head and Neck bullet

[ElWhompo]

"ElWhompo"

Nice Thread you started here.

Has anyone cut down a wood stock for the Encore or ProHunter so their kids can shoot it?

If yer interested in a ProHunter stock, I bought the walnut butt & forearm on ebay so I could try some personal camo on it. Got as far as removin the stain, and ain't touched it since. Might be coerced into sellin it if interested, just lemme know. Guarantee, you won't spend as much for a new one so if ya chop it but don't like it, ya won't be out as much ...

[Guest1]

If yer interested in a ProHunter stock, I bought the walnut butt & forearm on ebay so I could try some personal camo on it. Got as far as removin the stain, and ain't touched it since. Might be coerced into sellin it if interested, just lemme know. Guarantee, you won't spend as much for a new one so if ya chop it but don't like it, ya won't be out as much ...

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