Post by: elkslayer99 on February 14, 2013, 07:48:56 AM
Thanks
Post by: h20hunter on February 14, 2013, 07:50:11 AM
Post by: jrebel on February 14, 2013, 07:52:55 AM
Of course the question I have for you...is, why not both??
Post by: elkslayer99 on February 14, 2013, 07:53:20 AM
Post by: h20hunter on February 14, 2013, 07:55:04 AM
Post by: FALFire on February 14, 2013, 07:58:24 AM
Post by: Ridgeratt on February 14, 2013, 08:06:18 AM
If you remove one item from a reloading step it makes the round useless. Many differant types of powder can be used and brass can be reused several times. That only leaves a few select choices.
The parent case for a 22-250 is a 250 savage so you should be able to find brass also.
Post by: elkslayer99 on February 14, 2013, 08:17:10 AM
22-250 cause you will always be able to find ammo for it. I love my 22-250 It is a tack driver.
Of course the question I have for you...is, why not both??
I would love both but one step at a time...
Thanks for all your input so far :tup:
Post by: jrebel on February 14, 2013, 08:18:00 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 14, 2013, 08:25:27 AM
22-250 is a flat shooting s.o.b. but you can shoot the barrel out of them and although ammo is easier to find you will pay a premium for it compared to 223. As stated before you need small primers for reloading the 223 so if you were to get into reloading you would need a seperate component for that than your other rifles.
I have both and love them both for different reasons. 223 is my go to rifle in the winter when I don't want to mess up a nice pelt and my 22-250, well it honestly hasn't left the gun case in years because my .243 is faster and flatter. What rifle did you decide on if you don't mind me asking?
Post by: elkslayer99 on February 14, 2013, 08:53:53 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 14, 2013, 09:04:42 AM
Post by: suga on February 14, 2013, 09:09:48 AM
Post by: C-Money on February 14, 2013, 09:26:11 AM
Post by: elkslayer99 on February 14, 2013, 11:37:40 AM
Post by: CoryTDF on February 14, 2013, 11:50:37 AM
Post by: tlbradford on February 14, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 14, 2013, 12:56:37 PM
Another question, what scope gives you the best bang for your buck? Do you guys use the BDC reticle?
I am a firm believer that the optics are far more important than the gun. I would look for a variable power scope with a minimum of 14 max power. Example...4.5 X 14 x40 vx3 would be a great scope. For brands of scopes I like Leupold, Bushnell (Elite series only), Nikon is not bad but not my first choice and if you can afford it swarovski....leica.....zeiss, etc.
Post by: FALFire on February 14, 2013, 01:23:58 PM
Post by: SquirrelHunter on February 14, 2013, 01:34:30 PM
Post by: elkslayer99 on February 14, 2013, 04:50:53 PM
What do you want out of the gun? Do you want long range or do you just want to put rounds down range? The 22-250 is better suited for shots past 300 yards and it's faster velocity makes it a little better for running shots. That said having 30 rounds to walk in to a running dog is nice as well. The 223 is a great round and kills dogs for sure but it dies out very quick after 300 yards. It will kill past that but accuracy is harder to obtain due to slower velocity. If you don't plan on missing and want to be able to shoot farther i would say go with the 22-250.
What I want out of my rifle is it to be versatile most of all, and I do want to be able to shoot out past 300. I like a good challenge! So it looks like I am leaning at the 22-250. Thank you all for the input, this is really the first time I get to put together a rifle and I want to make it good! :tup:
Post by: elkslayer99 on February 26, 2013, 05:56:07 PM
Post by: Big10gauge on February 27, 2013, 06:10:15 AM
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Post by: coyotekiller on February 27, 2013, 03:15:50 PM
Post by: Special T on February 27, 2013, 03:58:08 PM
Post by: coyotehunter on February 27, 2013, 04:08:08 PM
I've had both .223 and 22-250 as coyote rigs, you can't go wrong with either. But the ULTIMATE coyote rig to up to 350 yards is a .204.
my 2 cents.
Post by: wildweeds on February 27, 2013, 04:25:09 PM
Being left handed my selection is limited, I am going with the Remington SPS 700 Varmiter seems to have pretty good reviews. Price is pretty good I am tring to stay around 1300 with a scope and bi-pod so it fits the bill.
Post by: Big10gauge on February 27, 2013, 04:42:52 PM
If you are hunting just coyotes, get a .204. But the ULTIMATE coyote rig to up to 350 yards is a .204.
my 2 cents.
Sorry to disagree with you, but the ultimate caliber is the .243 WSSM and the .20 Tac, both in AR platform :) :) :) :) my 2 cents
Post by: coyotehunter on February 27, 2013, 04:46:42 PM
If you are hunting just coyotes, get a .204. But the ULTIMATE coyote rig to up to 350 yards is a .204.
my 2 cents.
Sorry to disagree with you, but the ultimate caliber is the .243 WSSM and the .20 Tac, both in AR platform :) :) :) :) my 2 cents
Of course you do. ;)
Post by: Big10gauge on February 27, 2013, 05:25:37 PM