.223 or 22-250?

[KimberRich]

The ammo for a .223 is cheaper, but they are so damn loud. I prefer the 22-250.

I am unclear as to whether or not you are kidding.

x2

I own both and my 22-250 is louder than my .223 by far.  What gun/barrel they are shot out of matters of course but both mine are bolt guns with 24" barrels. 

[7mag.]

The ammo for a .223 is cheaper, but they are so damn loud. I prefer the 22-250.

I am unclear as to whether or not you are kidding.

x2

I own both and my 22-250 is louder than my .223 by far.  What gun/barrel they are shot out of matters of course but both mine are bolt guns with 24" barrels. 

Maybe it's the .233's that I have shot or been around. I have a 22-250 with a 24" barrel that is by far quieter than all the mini 14's and AR's at the range. They seem to be quite noticeably louder.

 I know that guns are loud, but some have a certain sharpness, or pitch that seems to be more annoying.

[Huntboy]

I said .223 partly because I'm on the west side, usually not super long shots.

[throttlejocky20]

I went wit the 223, I have a single shot with a 24 inch bull barrel. It has a 2.5 x 10 power scope and we shoot it out to 600 yards all the time. A buddy of mine took it to Montana for prairie dogs and his longest kill was 375 yards. Both are great guns its all personal preference.

[ORCA_SIX]

I have both, but I prefer the 22-250. I took it to Africa and it worked very well on smaller game. Especially on some of the longer shots with 5-15 mph full value wind. I killed several Springbok, Mt. Reebuk and other game with it effectively. Not a lot of damage to the meat, some acted like they were sick and then keeled over and others dropped on the spot. I shot this Mt. Reebuk at 389 yards with 5mph full value wind. Dead on the spot.

[saylean]

Im down with the .223, as you know.

[GWP]

22-250 might reach out a bit further, .223 has a more abundant cheap ammo supply. Both get the job done well. If you reload, it is a toss up. I like 22 Hornet as well, but it is a bit shorter shooter then either of the others. Pretty quiet though. Sure you CAN reach out there with all of them, sort of like shooting 500 yards with a 45/70, Still has lots of energy, but a 15 foot arc, but flatter shooting is better for critters.

[BOWHUNTER45]

.223 with hornaday v-max ammo ... deadly !

[AMBUSH OUTFITTERS BC]

22-250

[quadrafire]

American Rifleman has a good article on the 22-.250 this month.

[KNOXY]

Neither .17 HMR

[predator guy]

I have both. My .223 (AR platform) is used for prarie dogs, rabbits, home intruders But I use my .22-250 to do the real dirty work on those coyotes, especially on those long shots past 300 yards. IT PUTS EM' DOWN..

[Recurve-Elk]

I say 223, only because i own one and it seems like there is more ammo available for them.

[spookgus]

I chose the .223 because of the AR platform. It was probably a good decision for me because when my son's friends come over they go through a few hundred rounds faster than you can say "Bob's your uncle".

[BiggLuke]

Multiple shots, beats "1-shot-600-yd.-kills" any day when hunting varmints. 

.223 has many better semi-auto guns available.

Just my opinion...   

Funny thing though, I use a .223 Thompson Pro Hunter for Coyotes.
Sooo....    I guess I don't follow either rule.  )    lol