.223 or .22-250???
12-04-2008, 07:00 PM
#11
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 179
RE: .223 or .22-250???
ORIGINAL: jecole360
I am considering purchasing remingtons 700 SPS for coyote hunting but I'm having trouble deciding on a cartridge. Most of my shots will probably be out there at about200-250 yards or more unless I canget them in closer but where I have been seeing them theyhave been about 200 yards out. I know a .223 has more knock down power but the .22-250 shoots flatter. I would like to sell the fur so I am worried about hide damage also.I guess I just need someone else's opinion. Any help???
I am considering purchasing remingtons 700 SPS for coyote hunting but I'm having trouble deciding on a cartridge. Most of my shots will probably be out there at about200-250 yards or more unless I canget them in closer but where I have been seeing them theyhave been about 200 yards out. I know a .223 has more knock down power but the .22-250 shoots flatter. I would like to sell the fur so I am worried about hide damage also.I guess I just need someone else's opinion. Any help???
12-04-2008, 08:01 PM
#12
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Boone County, Indiana
Posts: 145
RE: .223 or .22-250???
ORIGINAL: sammy_tat
I would think the 223 is your only choice here.The 22-250 does not come in the 700SPS. If you want an out of the box tack driver that is cheaper than a been around brand name,choose Howa. 22-250 is the way to go. You don't need a heavy barrel either. The normal barrels shoot just as accurate as the bull barrels. The only reason a bull barrel would be needed for accuracy is if you live where you have lots of prairie dogs and are constantly shooting without a minute or 2 without cool down. For the states that don't have prairie dogs. A reg barrel will shoot just as accurate and kill just the same.
ORIGINAL: jecole360
I am considering purchasing remingtons 700 SPS for coyote hunting but I'm having trouble deciding on a cartridge. Most of my shots will probably be out there at about200-250 yards or more unless I canget them in closer but where I have been seeing them theyhave been about 200 yards out. I know a .223 has more knock down power but the .22-250 shoots flatter. I would like to sell the fur so I am worried about hide damage also.I guess I just need someone else's opinion. Any help???
I am considering purchasing remingtons 700 SPS for coyote hunting but I'm having trouble deciding on a cartridge. Most of my shots will probably be out there at about200-250 yards or more unless I canget them in closer but where I have been seeing them theyhave been about 200 yards out. I know a .223 has more knock down power but the .22-250 shoots flatter. I would like to sell the fur so I am worried about hide damage also.I guess I just need someone else's opinion. Any help???
http://www.snipercentral.com/remspsv.htm
Thanks for everyone's advice though, I think I have decided to go withthe .223.
12-04-2008, 09:19 PM
#14
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Boone County, Indiana
Posts: 145
RE: .223 or .22-250???
ORIGINAL: sammy_tat
The reg SPS it doesn't but your right about it in the SPSV.
The reg SPS it doesn't but your right about it in the SPSV.
12-05-2008, 10:24 AM
#16
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 61
RE: .223 or .22-250???
If I might ask, Y the .223 since with that rifle you do have a wide variety of choices in caliber? Just wondering. Also if you haven't decidedwhat scope and your not looking to spend a whole lot might I suggest the one of the Simmons Whitetail Classics that are on sale at midway USA right now there are two. I just put the more expensive 6.5-20x50mm mil-dot reticle one on my coyote/deer/anything smaller than an elk rifle and it is real good. In fact it is the best value in any scope I have ever shot.
12-05-2008, 05:20 PM
#17
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Boone County, Indiana
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RE: .223 or .22-250???
ORIGINAL: North Texan
What kind of scope are you going to top it with?
What kind of scope are you going to top it with?
12-05-2008, 05:32 PM
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Boone County, Indiana
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RE: .223 or .22-250???
ORIGINAL: jeepdude1987
If I might ask, Y the .223 since with that rifle you do have a wide variety of choices in caliber? Just wondering. Also if you haven't decidedwhat scope and your not looking to spend a whole lot might I suggest the one of the Simmons Whitetail Classics that are on sale at midway USA right now there are two. I just put the more expensive 6.5-20x50mm mil-dot reticle one on my coyote/deer/anything smaller than an elk rifle and it is real good. In fact it is the best value in any scope I have ever shot.
If I might ask, Y the .223 since with that rifle you do have a wide variety of choices in caliber? Just wondering. Also if you haven't decidedwhat scope and your not looking to spend a whole lot might I suggest the one of the Simmons Whitetail Classics that are on sale at midway USA right now there are two. I just put the more expensive 6.5-20x50mm mil-dot reticle one on my coyote/deer/anything smaller than an elk rifle and it is real good. In fact it is the best value in any scope I have ever shot.
12-10-2008, 07:46 PM
#19
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: kentucky
Posts: 577
RE: .223 or .22-250???
I love my 223,I have killed them from 3 to 290+ yards with it and usually within 90 yards they like to get close in KY due to the hills and hollows and broken farm and forrest land,you will be able to kill them at 300 yards with it,my ruger loves the black hills 52 grain soft points and they dont explode like the ballistic tips,I like the hornady's for ground hogs,but they usually tear up some fur on coyotes.Good luck and good hunting!!
