Need Your Expertise

[GaBowman]

Guys,

I cannot seem to find any information on the net that compares the .22 caliber centerfire ballistics. I am interested in a bolt action varmint rifle but have no clue as to which one. I think my average shots will be around the 150 yards or less, but am more interested in a good flat shooting rifle with ranges out to the 250 mark at least. I have convinced myself the .22 caliber is what i want, but need more information about the .220 swift compared to the .22 hornet, the .223, and the 22-250. My quarry would be mainly crows and ' yotes/foxes, but may get an opportunity or two at smaller game at times. Gun prices are always a concern, not expecting to have the best nor the worst, just looking for a good handling and shooting gun with a crisp, clean (and ajustable) trigger. Also, since I dont reload rifle bullets at this time, another factor might be the cost of one bullet over another. This would be one gun I would expect I' d be shooting quite alot. I appreciate any and all help.

GB

[Ridge Runner]

then the 223 is your choice, does well to 300 yds and ammo variety and cost are great. I have 4 223' s and a 22-250 the 223 gets my vote
RR

[trailer]

GaBowman, check out this wed site www.chuckhawks.com to compare ballistics. Go under guns and shooting on line for more information. Good luck.

[handloader1]

My choice would be a 220 Swift in a Weatherby Mark V SVM Single Shot, or 22-250 in a Winchester M-70 Stealth. Both guns and calibers will do very well on varmints. Good luck.

[noway]

Buy a Savage sporter weight rifle in .223, not a bull barrel model.
It exactly matches the description you gave as to what you need in a rifle.

[diyj98]

For what you want to do, I' d go with the .223. The 22-250 gives you a flatter shooting rifle, but the the .223 will defiantely get the job done at 300 yards. You' ve also got a wide range of factory ammo availiable as well as tons of cheap practice military surplus ammo.

[Ruger-Redhawk]

Gabowman since you don' t reload I would suggest getting a 223 Remington. Ammunition is very inexpensive and can be ordered in case lots for around 3.00 -3.50 a box of 20.I have a Winchester " Coyote" in 223. So far I' m very satisfied with it.Bass Pro a couple weeks ago had them for 529.00.
Ruger Redhawk

[halcon]

Any good bolt action in a 223 Rem would be my recomendation . I have a 22-250 and the 220 swift ,but seldom use either one of them .

[Tumbo]

The 223 would suit your needs very well & will have a much longer life than the other cals would.

If your after a heavy barrel then check out the tikka continental,I have one in 7mm-08 & am most impressed & am actually considering buying one in 223.

Good shooting

Tumbo