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Remington 700 SPS Varmint - which caliber?
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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 314751" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>Given the choice between 22-250 and 243, I would choose the 243. I would choose it because you can shoot a lot farther with the 243 (1k for coyotes). This is because you can shoot heavier, better BC bullets than the 22-250. Also, in case you ever get the itch to hunt deer, you can use the 243 for that. The advice you've already received on monometal bullets is good advice. They will minimize pelt damage.</p><p> </p><p>If you want to know what a 243 can do, check out this guys rifle....</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-243-a-29492/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-243-a-29492/</a></p><p> </p><p>Just to toss in a wrinkle, have you given any consideration to the Rem700SPS Varmint in 308? I have one and use it for varmints and deer. While it does not shoot as flat as the 243, it is an excellent varmint cartridge and if you do get the itch to hunt deer, you can shoot confidently to 600+ with the 308 whereas the 243 would be limited to around 400 on deer. here's the write-up on my 308....</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 314751, member: 19172"] Given the choice between 22-250 and 243, I would choose the 243. I would choose it because you can shoot a lot farther with the 243 (1k for coyotes). This is because you can shoot heavier, better BC bullets than the 22-250. Also, in case you ever get the itch to hunt deer, you can use the 243 for that. The advice you've already received on monometal bullets is good advice. They will minimize pelt damage. If you want to know what a 243 can do, check out this guys rifle.... [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-243-a-29492/[/URL] Just to toss in a wrinkle, have you given any consideration to the Rem700SPS Varmint in 308? I have one and use it for varmints and deer. While it does not shoot as flat as the 243, it is an excellent varmint cartridge and if you do get the itch to hunt deer, you can shoot confidently to 600+ with the 308 whereas the 243 would be limited to around 400 on deer. here's the write-up on my 308.... [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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