223 or 22-250

[brianmx777]

Which gun should i buy a 223 or a 22-250 what are the pros and cons of them. Thanks for your help.

[stork]

22-250 has more case capicity so you can achieve higher velocities.  Accuracy ain't bad with either cartridge if you find a load that your gun likes.  I would pick the 22-250 because it is better for long range shots.

[KN]

If your a reloader then go with the 22/250. Costs won't be a lot of difference. If not I would go with the 223. Ammo is a lot cheaper. Your shooting range will have a lot to do with it also. If your not shooting over 350yds or so then the 223 will be just fine. If your going to shoot out past that then you'll probably want the 22/250.  KN

[brianmx777]

exactly how fast are they and what distances are they accurate to.
Also what is a fairly good brand gun that is cheap.

                                                         Thanks For your help so far

[brianmx777]

exactly how fast are they and what distances are they accurate to.
Also what is a fairly good brand gun that is cheap.

                                                         Thanks For your help so far

[brianmx777]

exactly how fast are they and what distances are they accurate to.
Also what is a fairly good brand gun that is cheap.

                                                         Thanks For your help so far

[John Traveler]

Brian,

Accuracy and effective range in either caliber depends on what targets you have in mind.  For varmint shooting (prairie dogs, ground squairrels, etc) maybe 250-300 yards for the .223 and possibly 400-or more for the .22-250.  Both cartridges are easily capable of sub-minute-of-angle groups (appx 1 inch at 100 yards).

For larger varmints like fox, coyote, groundhogs, the larger, faster cartridges is favored.  Velocities of both cartridges using a 55 grain bullet are around 3200 fps for the .223, and about 3600-3800 fps for the .22-250.

If you plan to hunt larger game (up to small deer) using a .22 centerfire, the .22-250 is a better choice.  The .22-50 with fast twist barrel and heavy bullets is adequate on deer.  Check your state game laws to make sure it's legal!

An infrequently considered factor is noise and muzzle blast.  The .223 is much quieter than the .22-250.  For frequent shots at medium range small varmits, the smaller round is better.

Any of the name-brand bolt action rifles are good.  Remmington, Winchester, Ruger, Marlin, and Savage.  Cheaper usually buys you fewer frills and niceties, but you can still get excellent accuracy from an economy-grade rifle.

HTH
|John

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Uuuuummmm----what exactly are you planning on shooting with it??

That way your question might be more accurately answered.

[brianmx777]

i love in ohio so  i will prolly be shooting at groundhogs and cyotes. Sorry about the repeate above i dont know how that happend
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[Rogue Ram]

If cost and value for yer buck are what you want, don't pass up a CZ 527 American bolt action in .223! For $400 + shipping thru my FFL dealer, which includes gun, magazine, AND scope rings, you can't beat it. Accurate, light, easy to pack around, and very nice looking to boot. Its not a "big" gun like the rest, its built on a true short Mauser type action.  They also make a heavy barreled varmint version for more money......

Just my .02 worth

RR

[redial]

Or, if a heavier rifle is appropriate try a Savage in 223 - particularly one of the heavy barrels. Cheap and they SHOOT but are ugly, crude and need some some finishing touch-ups, but then that describes me too!

BTW, I like my CZ too. It is a very elegant rig of fine lines.

Redial