.204, .223 or .22-250?

Bible_Man · 12-30-2010, 09:01 AM

Looking to get a new rifle to target shoot and coyote hunt with. What would be your suggestion between these calibers?

Sheridan · 12-30-2010, 09:05 AM

.204 = lastest & greatest

.223 = least expensive

.22-250 = classic predator cartridge

I own a .204 Savage 16FCSS; Use Hornady 40 gr.V-max and all inside the bullseye from the bench off bags at 100 yards.

...............and a number of dead yotes !

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/16FCSS

halfbakedi420 · 12-30-2010, 09:12 AM

22-250 imo

jdhogg · 12-30-2010, 11:02 AM

22-250,but thats me,im wanting a 243 for bucking the wind here in oregon

have a safe great new year

Ridge Runner · 12-30-2010, 05:16 PM

for a typical hunting situation, the 204 has the same trajectory to 300 yards as the 223 with a 35 gr bullet. I'd hafta say 223 since you threw target shooting into the equasion, but I highly reccomend at least a 9 twistRR

fritz1 · 12-30-2010, 05:29 PM

223, its the cheapest to shoot, will do pretty much anything the 22-250 will. The 204 is affected by wind to much.

Bernie P. · 12-31-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fritz1

223, its the cheapest to shoot, will do pretty much anything the 22-250 will. The 204 is affected by wind to much.

+1.Overall I think it's the best of the bunch.

2 Samuel 22:35 · 12-31-2010, 08:21 AM

For target AND hunting you have to go with the .223. Plus the ammos cheap.

Bible_Man · 12-31-2010, 10:59 PM

Thanks folks. Supposing I will go with the .223 for ammo price. Looked at a Ruger mini 14 pretty strongly today, but haven't made my mind up yet. I would like to get something semi-auto for the option of several quick shots. Usually more than one dog comes in at a time seems like. I want to get them all!

2 Samuel 22:35 · 12-31-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bible_Man

Thanks folks. Supposing I will go with the .223 for ammo price. Looked at a Ruger mini 14 pretty strongly today, but haven't made my mind up yet. I would like to get something semi-auto for the option of several quick shots. Usually more than one dog comes in at a time seems like. I want to get them all!

Take your time and make sure you like the gun you buy not just because it's a good deal.
Remember with predator rifles the problem is not the :selection it's choosing.

Happy Hunting,

Sam