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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
22 250 vs 243 advice.
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<blockquote data-quote="orifdoc" data-source="post: 1970357" data-attributes="member: 115070"><p>Interesting question. I have both, and I think each is great for its intended purpose. If you want a fur gun that works beyond 400 yards, you have a bit of an interesting situation. Personally, I'd probably go with a .223 AI. My buddy has one and he's shooting 80gr bullets way out past 600 yards with phenomenal accuracy. But, that's a custom build that comes with all the fire-forming needs of a wildcat.</p><p></p><p>The .22-250 is a fantastic round, but factory guns usually come 1:14 and are good only for small bullets. That's perfect, but it's pretty useless beyond 350-400 yards. The bullets slow down and the wind really takes them.</p><p></p><p>The .243 is great, but it will cut them in half at close range.</p><p></p><p>Going with a .22-250 with a 1:10 or even 1:8 barrel would give you plenty of options.</p><p></p><p>Finally, if you can get/use a silencer (suppressor), just do it. I can spot hits with my .300 Win. easily enough. With a .22-250, the critters might not even know you're shooting at them. If you miss or there's a group of them this can be an added benefit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orifdoc, post: 1970357, member: 115070"] Interesting question. I have both, and I think each is great for its intended purpose. If you want a fur gun that works beyond 400 yards, you have a bit of an interesting situation. Personally, I'd probably go with a .223 AI. My buddy has one and he's shooting 80gr bullets way out past 600 yards with phenomenal accuracy. But, that's a custom build that comes with all the fire-forming needs of a wildcat. The .22-250 is a fantastic round, but factory guns usually come 1:14 and are good only for small bullets. That's perfect, but it's pretty useless beyond 350-400 yards. The bullets slow down and the wind really takes them. The .243 is great, but it will cut them in half at close range. Going with a .22-250 with a 1:10 or even 1:8 barrel would give you plenty of options. Finally, if you can get/use a silencer (suppressor), just do it. I can spot hits with my .300 Win. easily enough. With a .22-250, the critters might not even know you're shooting at them. If you miss or there's a group of them this can be an added benefit. [/QUOTE]
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