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338-How is it different from the 257stw?

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That would be the same .. hot tamale is the nick name the author of the story gave the round .. Bill

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Wonder what the barrel life would be on that round??

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how long do barrels usually last with .22-250?

i was also wondering how much of a difference there is in performance between 22" and 24" barrels?

still, nobody has even suggested a single brand/model of gun that is accurate and reliable.....

im looking to spend under $850 canadian before taxes....and scope

thx

ch312

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a 22-250 or a 25-06 would do just fine. Then again, so would a dozen others.

Either of these will be OK for varmints up to the size of wolves, and will do for deer also. BUT I definitely would not recommend a .22/250 for moose or bear! The .25/06 will certainly kill moose and bear, but the .270 Win. with 150-grain Nosler Partition bullets would be better for these two!! If your limitation is based on bullet diameter rather than cartridge case size, then get a .270 Weatherby Magnum! A used Weatherby should be available within your price range.

As for accuracy and reasonable price, look at a Savage! They have an excellent rep. for accuracy, and cost less than Rem, Win, Ruger, etc. However, don't rule out a good used gun!!