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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11395 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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Oh boy....I'll be watchin' this one as I haven't made up my mind as to what calibre would suit me for a long range varmint round. I absolutely have no interest in the 223 or any varient of it. Lookin' at the stats of the .22-250 and knowing some of the case origin I tend to side with it, but that could change. But probably not for .223...I have not seen a good shootin' platform for it...
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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I've had my 22-250 for about 25 years and I really like it. I have not used it a lot in the last 10 years but other than having a louder report then the other centerfire 22's it has ample speed and range and there are many bullets available for the reloader. It certainly is faster than a .223. If I was to buy another varmint round it would be another 22-250.
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roklok Super Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2005 Posts: 608 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:22 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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I have a .223 (actually 3)and a 243. In my opinion the 22-250 only has an advantage over the 223 on a calm day. At the ranges where it beats the 223(300 and over) if theres much of a breeze the 22 bullets tend to drift more and I prefer my 243 shooting 70 grain ballistic tips. The .223 does almost everything the 22-250 will with less powder burned and longer barrel life. I also load my .223s with inexpensive military brass and if I cant find a empty in the grass I dont worry about it.
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: varmit |
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Like I said, everyone has their own opinion or reason for shooting whatever caliber there is and I wouldn't have a .223 I like my 22-250. Loaded below max they don't burn barrels and are still faster then a .223.
On breezy days I like to use my 6mm Rem or my 25-06 Rem.
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ogre Member
Joined: Jan 15, 2006 Posts: 79 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:08 am Post subject: Re: varmint |
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6MM BR Norma
Accurate, efficient did I mention accurate.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15725 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:06 am Post subject: Re: varmint |
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Bushmaster wrote: |
Oh boy....I'll be watchin' this one as I haven't made up my mind as to what calibre would suit me for a long range varmint round. I absolutely have no interest in the 223 or any varient of it. Lookin' at the stats of the .22-250 and knowing some of the case origin I tend to side with it, but that could change. But probably not for .223...I have not seen a good shootin' platform for it... |
Gidday Bushy, how are ya mate?
Seems you and I are almost from the same mould....I have no interest or great love for the .223 either. In fact I think it is a grossly overrated cartridge. (I'll bet that will put the cat amongst the pigeons!) But seriously, I've only ever considered the .223 to be nothing more than a glorified .222, and the .222 Mag to be a much better cartridge, well in my feeble mind anyway.
As for the 22.250....it is a great cartridge, although you need to watch your barrel for excessive wear. A mate over here only got about 3500 - 4000 rounds out of his barrel, but it did shoot accurately right to the end.
Cheers, Vince
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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What does everyone think of the Moly coated bullets? They are supposed to reduce barrel wear. That's what I've been using in my 22-250 since they came out.
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DallanC Site Admin
Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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1895ss wrote: |
What does everyone think of the Moly coated bullets? They are supposed to reduce barrel wear. That's what I've been using in my 22-250 since they came out. |
Which bullets? Or are you doing the moly yourself?
-DallanC
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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DallanC wrote: |
1895ss wrote: |
What does everyone think of the Moly coated bullets? They are supposed to reduce barrel wear. That's what I've been using in my 22-250 since they came out. |
Which bullets? Or are you doing the moly yourself?
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Dallan, I'm talking about the Hornady V-Max moly coated bullets. I guess I didn't explain myself very well did I?
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moose2 Super Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2005 Posts: 707 Location: North Idaho
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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The best varmint round is the one that you think you want. Experience will tell you the one that you will need. Lots of good choices posted here. Pick one and go with it. No matter what you pick, you'll have a good time.--tr
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Joined: Dec 02, 2005 Posts: 269 Location: Cheyenne, Wy
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DallanC Site Admin
Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: Re: varmint |
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The nice thing is there is no true "best round / best caliber". Its fun to have a whole bunch of options from the little .17HMR on up to a 25-06 or more.
Life would be boring if all we had was a single caliber option
-DallanC
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Dawgdad Super Member
Joined: Feb 08, 2006 Posts: 1065 Location: On the Prairie
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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I can't decide so I have some of each! I have taken coyotes with .223, .22-250, .243 and the dog on my Avatar picture was taken with a 110 V-max in a 30-06. I started varmint hunting with an SKS even!
Whatever you pick, shoot it often and shoot it well. Nothing beats trigger time to insure quality hits at all ranges.
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Dimitri Super Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: varmint |
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Dawgdad,
Welcome to the site! I take it you love varmint hunting ??
Dimitri
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