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The Basics, Starting Out
22-250 vs. 223 for a long range beginner?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bravo 4" data-source="post: 354873" data-attributes="member: 8873"><p>If you want shear performance at 200-300 yards then a .22-250 with any bullet would be hard to beat. If you want to LEARN to shoot then go with the .223. At the ranges you mentioned, the .22-250 in pretty much point and shoot. Unless you just want to practise fundamentals go with the .223. If you really want to LEARN something, get an accurate .22 and shoot it out to 300+ yards. You will get a good lesson on exterior ballistics and fundamentals. And that's as cheap as it gets, except for air guns.</p><p> </p><p>My vote goes to the .223: cheaper, most have a faster twist for longer-higher BC bullets, barrels seem to last forever, and did I say cheaper?</p><p> </p><p>Don't rule out the surplus ammo. With 62gr (issue) green tips a buddy and I are very consistent out to 800 yards with his SPR. If your rifle likes them then go for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bravo 4, post: 354873, member: 8873"] If you want shear performance at 200-300 yards then a .22-250 with any bullet would be hard to beat. If you want to LEARN to shoot then go with the .223. At the ranges you mentioned, the .22-250 in pretty much point and shoot. Unless you just want to practise fundamentals go with the .223. If you really want to LEARN something, get an accurate .22 and shoot it out to 300+ yards. You will get a good lesson on exterior ballistics and fundamentals. And that's as cheap as it gets, except for air guns. My vote goes to the .223: cheaper, most have a faster twist for longer-higher BC bullets, barrels seem to last forever, and did I say cheaper? Don't rule out the surplus ammo. With 62gr (issue) green tips a buddy and I are very consistent out to 800 yards with his SPR. If your rifle likes them then go for it. [/QUOTE]
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