ORIGINAL: bigcountry
ORIGINAL: eldeguello
About the only feature of the .22 calibers versus the .204 is that they .22's are somewhat better bucking the wind. However, the .204 has proven extremely accurate and at the velocities it achieves, it is very destructive, so it will definitely take care of all the critters you plan on using it for, including coyotes.
It is not quieter than the .223, but perhaps a bit less noisy than the .22/250 or .220 Swift. Of course, at the present time it is cheaper to shoot the .223, due to the availability of military ammo and components. I suspect that this situation will remain the way it is today.
I just put together a good lookin encore in 204. Going to shoot this weekend.
Eld, how is the 22-250 better at wind drift? Not starting anything, just trying to learn something. The Hornady bullets they load have almost the same BC as the 22-250 in 55gr bullets. They launch almos the same. Only thing that affects wind drift is BC and launch velocity. Wieght has nothing to do with it at all.
Well, you are right, of course, if bullets of like B.C. were launched at the same velocity.
I guess I was thinking in terms of the heavier .22 bullets, such as 60-70 grain weight slugs which are now available. But of course, such bullets require a faster twist than the 1/14" which is now pretty much standard for the .22/250.....