Looking for opinions

[MHWASH]

 For  long range, would I really be gaining anything with any of the .24s over my .260?

 I don't really want,need another rifle, but this action was given to me, and I hate to waste it.

[jdb]

omg please do a .224 tth its the 6mm necked to .22 then you use a fast twist barrel and shoot heavy for caliber .22 caliber bullets. I think it pushes the 60 grain partition at about 3800 build it and allow me to live vicariously

[AWS]

I've got a 243 that I bought for a long range coyote gun and never use it.  It's too hard on fur and eats too much powder.  If I need a heavy hitter I've got a 6x45mm that is crazy accurate and a 6mm-204 that shoots realy nice also.  For hunting coyotes for fur I find the 222 Rem 223 Rem and a 22-204 just the ticket.  I'm going to do some serious hunting with a 218 Bee this season also.   I tried the 250 Savage and 25-204 both pushing 75gr HP's at 3150fps and was leaving football sized exit, nice deer cartridges but too much for coyotes.  I'm going to try it again with 90gr GK's out here on the coast where there is a chance of calling some larger critters.

AWS

[JackOfAllTrades]

For  long range, would I really be gaining anything with any of the .24s over my .260?

I think most would consider your 260 as a dual purpose, varmint and medium game rifle.  The .24's in the lighter weights, (lighter than you can go with the 260) will be scootin. If you're looking to shoot the 100gn bullets in .24cal, then no, there is no advantage over your 260.

Personally, with what you listed, (although you don't want a dual purpose round), I'd make it a .308 or go really small, like the .22-250.

-Steve

-Edit.. I went back and re-read your original post. Duh.. You've already got a 22-250. Somehow I missed that. So.. I stick with the 243AI.

[ADAMS]

+1 on what JackOfAllTrades said:

"While a 243Ackley isn't in your list...
If the rifle/barrel you already have is chambered in .243", then all you need is a smith to ream your barrel/chamber and you're in business."

The .243 AI will give you more velocity than a 6mm Rem.

[MHWASH]

I've got a 243 that I bought for a long range coyote gun and never use it.  It's too hard on fur and eats too much powder.  If I need a heavy hitter I've got a 6x45mm that is crazy accurate and a 6mm-204 that shoots realy nice also.  For hunting coyotes for fur I find the 222 Rem 223 Rem and a 22-204 just the ticket.  I'm going to do some serious hunting with a 218 Bee this season also.   I tried the 250 Savage and 25-204 both pushing 75gr HP's at 3150fps and was leaving football sized exit, nice deer cartridges but too much for coyotes.  I'm going to try it again with 90gr GK's out here on the coast where there is a chance of calling some larger critters.

AWS

 I was hoping you would chime in. The 6x45 or simular is real high on my list. What weights are you using and what kind of velocity are you getting with those bullets? Also, what length barrel are you using?

[manfromspam]

i have the perfect 6mm for sale.  and its real light .

[taylorpz]

Seems to me like 22-250 would be the answer to start with for coyotes if you're looking for flat/fast....

But, with all of these mildly exotic cartridges, I would factor in the availability of ammo.  Sure you can get Ackley improved this, and fireball that, etc in your gun, but how easy is it to find the rounds?  If you stick with .223 or .243 you can reasonably expect to be able to walk into most stores and find what you need.  Others?  Not so much.  I would think you'll need to make a significant investment in loading your own ammo (especially getting/sizing brass).  For lots of guys, that's also part of the fun, but just go into it with your eyes open.  That ammo might end up driving how much you actually get to shoot.

[Gutpile]

He's already got a 22-250. Looks like he wants an exotic toy. And he reloads so ammo availablility is of no concern

[longrange7mm]

omg please do a .224 tth its the 6mm necked to .22 then you use a fast twist barrel and shoot heavy for caliber .22 caliber bullets. I think it pushes the 60 grain partition at about 3800 build it and allow me to live vicariously

22-243 you will only get 500 rds and be replacing the barrel but o boy. i cant wait im having one built with a huskemaw mounted on it for my misses christmas present

[AWS]

My 6x45mm is on a Rem 600 with a 22" Pac-Nor 3 groove barrel.  As this a gun for fur hunting I'm shooting 55gr NBT's and BK's at 3350fps.



I'm also running a 6mm-204Ruger with 55's doing 3700fps and 60's at 3600fps, this might be a little hot for fur but I'm counting on the VG's not exiting.

aws

[manfromspam]

love your stock you have on your 600 . where did you buy it ? 

[jjhunter]

omg please do a .224 tth its the 6mm necked to .22 then you use a fast twist barrel and shoot heavy for caliber .22 caliber bullets. I think it pushes the 60 grain partition at about 3800 build it and allow me to live vicariously

22-243 you will only get 500 rds and be replacing the barrel but o boy. i cant wait im having one built with a huskemaw mounted on it for my misses christmas present

I built a 22-6mm about 4 years ago.   Blueprinted 700 action, 26" fluted hart 8-twist, HS stock, 6.5-20x50 Mark IV......shoots 90 grain MK's at 3385 and 75 A-max close to 3600 fps.  Extremely accurate and flat shooting.

[AWS]

The stock is a cheap Ramline, heavy but quite stiff, more accurate than the old stock which was pretty oil soaked and soft after 40yrs of hard use.  The paint job is mine with krylon and some cedar fronds.

AWS

[Huntbear]

Why not a .257 Ackley.  With lighter bullets you are pushing 3200 fps, and you can load 115-120 gr. bullets for deer, still at 3000 fps.  Bullet selection is good for reloading, and it will fit on your short action.