my 22-250
 

i have a 22-250 and like it its an awsum varmit gun and i use it for deer hunting ive shot an axis how much bigger an animal do you think i could go?

RE: my 22-250
 

No bigger animal, get a bigger gun if you want to shoot bigger animals, imo.;)

RE: my 22-250
 

ok ok thanks for the advice

RE: my 22-250
 

What are you wanting to hunt/shoot?

RE: my 22-250
 

Well, I know people that have taken several Elk with a 22-250 using Speer 70 grain semi spitzers.

RE: my 22-250
 

I dont know really just checking

RE: my 22-250
 

If you have the intention of using a 22-250 as an "all around" caliber, I would recommend you look into something larger.

RE: my 22-250
 

I wouldn't want to go Elk hunting with one. However for deer I think it would work if you picked your shots carefully and used the proper bullet. Wouldn't be my first choice but if it was the only gun I had I bet I could kill deer with it. As long it's legal in your state, many states will not allow .22 caliber rifles for big game hunting.

I would think it would work on a pronghorn as well.

Like I said, I wouldn't run right out and get one to deer hunt with, but if it was all you had and couldn't afford anything else or borrow something bigger then it would work with proper shot placement.

My opinion anyway, and I am sure many would dissagree. This comes up quite a bit.

Paul

RE: my 22-250
 

well im only 12 years old and its much better than my first gun a .223 dont use one for deer but no im not gonna hunt elk with that and ive been really working on my shot placement

RE: my 22-250
 

For deer I would step up to a 243win. and for elk 7mm08.