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trapperchick87
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« on: January 17, 2012, 02:08:04 pm » |
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Ive been thinking about getting a rifle and just cant decide..222,204,or22 250. I want to use it mainly on varmits but not be afraid to use it on a deer or hogs. Any sugestions,pros or cons? I know there all good calibers an getting amo for them shouldnt be a big deal...any in put is welcome..thanks
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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 02:21:26 pm » |
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22-250 but aim for the neck if your going to hunt deer.
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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 02:27:47 pm » |
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Don't know anything about a 204 but 222 is a nice gun...
The 22-250 is bad to the bone...the remington model 700 is very accurare and my wfe and kids have taken many deer with it. Every deer shot has been dropped in its tracks or found close by...up to 200 yard shots...we use remington corelokt spire point and a box of 20 for under 20 bucks...its a long range shooting gun...
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 02:52:11 pm » |
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I shoot a Savage 12BVSS in a 22-250. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three rounds you have listed. I opted for 22-250 due to availability, but would not turn down a deal on a 204 or 222.
Mandi shoots a 22 Hornet and has taken everything from Blackbuck to Red Deer with it.
As with any caliber small or large, shot placement is key.
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 03:03:11 pm » |
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all the calibers listed above are really nice...but the 22-250 has a lot more range and is fast and flat shooting.
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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 03:09:37 pm » |
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all the calibers listed above are really nice...but the 22-250 has a lot more range and is fast and flat shooting.
X2 also has more knockdown than the others. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2012, 03:13:47 pm » |
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I have the 204 222 223 and 22-250 all are great rounds it's about shot placement . Put good optics on it and any will do the job
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« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2012, 03:26:23 pm » |
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2012, 03:27:37 pm » |
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Thanks so much for all the info..im going to shot my buddies 22 250. Sounds like the 22 250 is the way to go!
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2012, 04:30:55 pm » |
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22 243 or 243 improved
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2012, 05:15:19 pm » |
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Thanks so much for all the info..im going to shot my buddies 22 250. Sounds like the 22 250 is the way to go!
x2...it is the way to go if you want range and knock down power. the others can have a certain amount of range but will not have the energy for the knock down power at the longer range. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2012, 05:32:35 pm » |
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.17 hmr varmit rifle. Shot hogs, folded them up deer dropped them too! Smooth shooting gun and recoil is about like a .22 a great gun for guys, kids, and ladies.
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2012, 06:08:06 pm » |
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.17 hmr varmit rifle. Shot hogs, folded them up deer dropped them too! Smooth shooting gun and recoil is about like a .22 a great gun for guys, kids, and ladies.
x2 17 hmr is what I use, very accurate, more damage and distance then a 22 |
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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2012, 06:10:07 pm » |
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22-250 but aim for the neck if your going to hunt deer.
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« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2012, 06:36:05 pm » |
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Out of the three I'd pick the 22-250, but if I could pick any for what you describe I'd pick a .243.
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« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2012, 06:46:08 pm » |
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we have taken lots of dear with the 22-250 and every shot has been in the lung and heart area or at least in the chest cavity area...just one shot and the average range is close to a hundred yards and some have been more than 150 yards.
The 243 is the better deer gun...
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« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2012, 06:49:32 pm » |
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my favorite all around is the 243 the ones you mention 22-250 i use core lock i think it is best bang for your buck
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« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2012, 09:14:18 pm » |
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6mm
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« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2012, 09:18:58 pm » |
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On fur bearing game I use a 17 remington. On larger game such as pronghorn and deer its hard to beat the 223 and 22-250, 223 is cheaper to shoot and the 22-250 I have in bull barrel can really reach out and touch long distant shots. The best question is how often do you plan on shooting and are you hand loading
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« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2012, 09:19:57 pm » |
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.17 hmr varmit rifle. Shot hogs, folded them up deer dropped them too! Smooth shooting gun and recoil is about like a .22 a great gun for guys, kids, and ladies.
its illegal in Texas to take deer with a rim fire... |
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