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What about a 243 vs a 25-06?
And the 260 rem would be a contender too
A 55 grain .243 bullet of the same design as a 55 grain .224 has a lower BC than the .224 bullet, the 243 does not magically get to ignore this basic fact.
Quote from: theleo on April 25, 2016, 09:19:36 AM A 55 grain .243 bullet of the same design as a 55 grain .224 has a lower BC than the .224 bullet, the 243 does not magically get to ignore this basic fact. In the case of the nosler ballistic tip the 55gr 243 has a better BC due to the jacket thickness. You can also get more velocity out of the 243 because of the larger diameter.
I have been a "big-bore" guy for most of my life. That said, I picked up a 25-06 last summer because the cartridge always intrigued me. I love that rifle and chambering, it is quickly becoming my go to.
Thanks for everything guys! Making it a hard decision tho!! Don't know if I should invest in a flatter gun or a more diverse one... Hard choice!
I'd go with a 243 over a 22-250. 55's out of a 243 will be faster and a better BC than 55's out of a 22-250. You can also shoot heavier bullets and use it for deer. 243 will be much better at longer range and in wind as well.