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Old 11-16-2005, 03:25 PM   #1
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Default 22-250,.223, 25-06?

Which of these three is the best caliber for coyote/deer hunting? I'm more concerned about ability to kill than preserving pelts. Thanks for any input.
One more thing, I'mnot sure if the 22-250 or .223 are legal for deer hunting in MO so if anybody knows that would be helpful info also. Thanks again.
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Old 11-16-2005, 03:32 PM   #2
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Default RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?

Not only is it the best choice of the three given,but the 25-06 is as good a deer cartridge as any available.It provides plenty of power to kill any deer yet recoil is milder than most other suitable deer cartridges.
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Default RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?

With deer as part of your list the 25.06 is the only choice of the three. Will the other two kill a deer - yes - but only under the best conditions. The 25.06 is by far the most powerfull of your choices. Also the 25.06 offers bullets designed for deer sized game.

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Old 11-16-2005, 04:32 PM   #4
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25-06 anyday!
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Old 11-16-2005, 04:58 PM   #5
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Default RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?

while the 223 and 22-50 will kill a deer, they are more in the varmint category. while the 25-06 is more of a deer rifle. So there is no comparo. 25-06.
While the .243, .257, .250, 6mm, 25-06, and 7mm-08 would be in the same category, you couldnt go wrong with anyone of these as a deer getter.
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Old 11-16-2005, 05:11 PM   #6
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while the 223 and 22-50 will kill a deer, they are more in the varmint category. while the 25-06 is more of a deer rifle. So there is no comparo. 25-06.
While the .243, .257, .250, 6mm, 25-06, and 7mm-08 would be in the same category, you couldnt go wrong with anyone of these as a deer getter.


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Old 11-16-2005, 05:38 PM   #7
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Default RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?

The .250 and the .223 are both legal for deer in Mo. but the best one that you mentioned for deerwould be the 25-06.
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Old 11-16-2005, 05:56 PM   #8
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Thnks for all the help guys. I'll probably order my new 25-06 after Christmas.
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Old 11-17-2005, 07:47 AM   #10
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.25-06!!! Great deer cartridge. Also, it is considered nearly perfect for pronghorn antelope hunting.
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