Which Varmint Caliber Should I Buy?
01-03-2009, 04:18 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: WY
Posts: 2,056
RE: Which Varmint Caliber Should I Buy?
Though I reload both of them....
Something else you might consider is WHICH varmint you're shooting? I prefer the .223 over the .22-250 on coyotes, since there's usually less post-shot "stitching" required on the other side of the pelt, if there's any at all.
Sitting in one spot shooting prairie dogs all day, the .22-250 rules. That is, unless the wind is blowing, then it's the .243.
Something else you might consider is WHICH varmint you're shooting? I prefer the .223 over the .22-250 on coyotes, since there's usually less post-shot "stitching" required on the other side of the pelt, if there's any at all.
Sitting in one spot shooting prairie dogs all day, the .22-250 rules. That is, unless the wind is blowing, then it's the .243.
01-03-2009, 09:15 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 240
RE: Which Varmint Caliber Should I Buy?
I thought a 220 swift was the only Varmint Caliper
. Seriously I think the 22-250 in a Savage LRPV with a 9 twist barrel is almost unbeatable. They are tack drivers with the 69 grain Sierra Match King. We had a guy shoot 148 out of 150 at a match with one. He was tied for high score that day and the tie was with 2 full blown custom bench guns. The group was under 2 inches at 500 yards. Kinda hard to argue with those numbers
. Seriously I think the 22-250 in a Savage LRPV with a 9 twist barrel is almost unbeatable. They are tack drivers with the 69 grain Sierra Match King. We had a guy shoot 148 out of 150 at a match with one. He was tied for high score that day and the tie was with 2 full blown custom bench guns. The group was under 2 inches at 500 yards. Kinda hard to argue with those numbers
01-04-2009, 08:08 AM
#15
Join Date: Jan 2006
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RE: Which Varmint Caliber Should I Buy?
Depends on what you want. If you want to get closer and have more of a challenge then get the .223 in an AR type gun like these other guys said. If you just want to pick game off from longer distances...well you do the math. Personally shooting both I would have to say stick with the .22-250 but thats just me.
04-01-2009, 06:06 PM
#18
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 2
RE: Which Varmint Caliber Should I Buy?
I went with .223 in my new Savage VLP due to cheaper and more variety of available ammo as well as longer barrel life over the 22-250 and .204. I may set up a longer range gun to complement it some day, maybe in .243 or 6mm BR that can serve as a Coyote and deer gun as well. Then I could bring my .22 Savage BTVS, .223 VLP, and a .243 or 6mm BR and be covered at most ranges while my barrels cool.
04-01-2009, 09:13 PM
#19
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Livonia,new york
Posts: 564
RE: Which Varmint Caliber Should I Buy?
i use .223
but i have shot 22-250, that is a very flat flying round
problem i am having is varmit season is usually in the winter
it's cold and windy most days
those lighter rounds tend to drift a little on those far shots
but if you keep your shots under 150 then you shouldn't have to much of a problem i would think
but i have shot 22-250, that is a very flat flying round
problem i am having is varmit season is usually in the winter
it's cold and windy most days
those lighter rounds tend to drift a little on those far shots
but if you keep your shots under 150 then you shouldn't have to much of a problem i would think
