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Fast Forward · 10-11-2012, 08:04 PM

Maybe this has been Beat to death allready but I,d like to get you Guys opinions on which caliber you would choose for Small Game at 200 yds plus,,I allready have a 223 but I,m thinking 22/250 or 204 Ruger,,,what do you guys think

aa1911 · 10-11-2012, 08:07 PM

.223 or .222 gets my vote.

JLA · 10-11-2012, 08:09 PM

.223 gets my vote too.

rcairflr · 10-11-2012, 08:38 PM

Another .223

millwright · 10-11-2012, 08:48 PM

[QUOTE=Fast Forward;1005281]Maybe this has been Beat to death allready but I,d like to get you Guys opinions on which caliber you would choose for Small Game at 200 yds plus,,I allready have !

Seems like you're talking "varmiting" ! Within the "200-yard" criteria cited, I'd opt for the "triple deuce" as cheap to run, effective and wonderfully accurate to boot ! OTOH, my personal preference is the .22/250 for its longer reach with the same accuracy potential. Lots of other choices in the .22 to .25 caliber range. All are great varmiters ! >MW

JLA · 10-11-2012, 08:50 PM

I cant see any .22 centerfire bore being cheaper to run than a .223 rem.

rcairflr · 10-11-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

I cant see any .22 centerfire bore being cheaper to run than a .223 rem.

+1. Not only cheap, but any excellent, accurate round out to 500 yards.

Fast Forward · 10-11-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

I cant see any .22 centerfire bore being cheaper to run than a .223 rem.

I love my 223 to death ,I,m just looking for something to Compliment it and Yes I,m Talking the yearly trip to the Dakotas but also I can range shoot all day without making Hamburger out of my shoulder,,,allready got enough other Calibers to do that

savage170 · 10-11-2012, 10:08 PM

I grew up with the .222 and 250 savage and still lean to those 2. After the last 4 years I tend to stay away from change

Albtraum · 10-11-2012, 10:11 PM

.223 unless you fee like paying 22-250 or .204 prices. ($1 = 1 round) (.223, $1 = 4 rounds)

Bindernut · 10-11-2012, 10:49 PM

If you're looking for a prairie dog rifle, a .22/250 or .220Swift is a nice long-range compliment to a .223. You won't get off as many rounds before heating the barrel up though so plan on slowing your pace compared to the .223.

For a short-range compliment, I'd check out a good little .22Hornet. Sounds like you're looking for a longer range rig, but they're cheap to feed and you can shoot one all day and hardly warm the barrel up.

I'm running .204 for my long-range varmint rifle right now. On paper and in the field, a 32gr .204 is near-identical to a 55gr .22/250 in velocity/trjectory/windage and a 40gr .204 is not much slower.
I've taken 'yotes out to 200yds with the .204 and it drops em just as dead as the .22/250. 200yds is my personal limit, I never liked shooting beyond that with the .22/250, Swift, or .22/6mm.

If you want something different, one of the .223-sized 6mms (6x47mm, etc) might be something to check out too.
A little heavier bullet, but it'll carry good energy out to 200yds+ for varmints & coyote/fox hunting. Would even be usable on whitetails at 100yds or so.

Zhurh · 10-12-2012, 09:48 AM

Might seem too big, but I really like my 6.8 stag for an all around light gun. Nice thing is it only weighs 7 lb, with a 10 rounder and I'm set for larger game if the need be. Have killed a bunch of bear & caribou with same little gun along with wolves & lynx. I load 29 grains H-322, 110 ttsx, and she chronos 2700.

oldfartrr · 10-12-2012, 02:08 PM

6mm remington,,(a lil zippier then 243) with light loads with 55gr bullet for rabbit,,110 gr bullet for larger deer.. have dropped several toule elk with that load, at around 200 yrds. depending on what u shoot at good out to 600 meters if u do your part, and anything in between with the right load. have taken coyotes at 400yrds with barnes 75gr hp

Fast Forward · 10-12-2012, 08:23 PM

Lots of Varied opinions here,,,Being able to re-load helps in the decision making ,,then I need to pick a Basic vehicle to send the chosen Projectile down range,,,about a year ago I started with a 243,plastic stock Stevens and finished with a heavy Barrel 223 with a pillared and bedded Boyds walnut all the work being done by me and and a gun pro with 20 years of experience,,Great Winter Project Gets cold in Minnesota,,,keep giving opinions I,ll make a decision,,late this Month

Caneman · 10-15-2012, 04:22 PM

.204 is supposed to be a flat shooting beast!

I was looking at a .204 CZ

langenc · 10-18-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savage170

I grew up with the .222 and 250 savage and still lean to those 2. After the last 4 years I tend to stay away from change

I dont understand--

Many I know are hoping for change.

10-11-2012, 08:04 PM	#1
Fast Forward Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chaska Minn Posts: 529	Which Caliber Maybe this has been Beat to death allready but I,d like to get you Guys opinions on which caliber you would choose for Small Game at 200 yds plus,,I allready have a 223 but I,m thinking 22/250 or 204 Ruger,,,what do you guys think -->

10-11-2012, 08:07 PM	#2
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Which Caliber .223 or .222 gets my vote. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

10-11-2012, 08:09 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: Which Caliber .223 gets my vote too. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-11-2012, 08:38 PM	#4
rcairflr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,318	Re: Which Caliber Another .223

10-11-2012, 08:48 PM	#5
millwright Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,440	Re: Which Caliber [QUOTE=Fast Forward;1005281]Maybe this has been Beat to death allready but I,d like to get you Guys opinions on which caliber you would choose for Small Game at 200 yds plus,,I allready have ! Seems like you're talking "varmiting" ! Within the "200-yard" criteria cited, I'd opt for the "triple deuce" as cheap to run, effective and wonderfully accurate to boot ! OTOH, my personal preference is the .22/250 for its longer reach with the same accuracy potential. Lots of other choices in the .22 to .25 caliber range. All are great varmiters ! >MW

10-11-2012, 08:50 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: Which Caliber I cant see any .22 centerfire bore being cheaper to run than a .223 rem. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-11-2012, 10:08 PM	#9
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 385	Re: Which Caliber I grew up with the .222 and 250 savage and still lean to those 2. After the last 4 years I tend to stay away from change Last edited by savage170; 10-11-2012 at 10:28 PM..

10-11-2012, 10:11 PM	#10
Albtraum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 635	Re: Which Caliber .223 unless you fee like paying 22-250 or .204 prices. ($1 = 1 round) (.223, $1 = 4 rounds) Last edited by Albtraum; 10-11-2012 at 10:13 PM..

10-11-2012, 10:49 PM	#11
Bindernut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND, USA Posts: 2,452	Re: Which Caliber If you're looking for a prairie dog rifle, a .22/250 or .220Swift is a nice long-range compliment to a .223. You won't get off as many rounds before heating the barrel up though so plan on slowing your pace compared to the .223. For a short-range compliment, I'd check out a good little .22Hornet. Sounds like you're looking for a longer range rig, but they're cheap to feed and you can shoot one all day and hardly warm the barrel up. I'm running .204 for my long-range varmint rifle right now. On paper and in the field, a 32gr .204 is near-identical to a 55gr .22/250 in velocity/trjectory/windage and a 40gr .204 is not much slower. I've taken 'yotes out to 200yds with the .204 and it drops em just as dead as the .22/250. 200yds is my personal limit, I never liked shooting beyond that with the .22/250, Swift, or .22/6mm. If you want something different, one of the .223-sized 6mms (6x47mm, etc) might be something to check out too. A little heavier bullet, but it'll carry good energy out to 200yds+ for varmints & coyote/fox hunting. Would even be usable on whitetails at 100yds or so.

10-12-2012, 09:48 AM	#12
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,820	Re: Which Caliber Might seem too big, but I really like my 6.8 stag for an all around light gun. Nice thing is it only weighs 7 lb, with a 10 rounder and I'm set for larger game if the need be. Have killed a bunch of bear & caribou with same little gun along with wolves & lynx. I load 29 grains H-322, 110 ttsx, and she chronos 2700.

10-12-2012, 02:08 PM	#13
oldfartrr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: northern calif Posts: 293	Re: Which Caliber 6mm remington,,(a lil zippier then 243) with light loads with 55gr bullet for rabbit,,110 gr bullet for larger deer.. have dropped several toule elk with that load, at around 200 yrds. depending on what u shoot at good out to 600 meters if u do your part, and anything in between with the right load. have taken coyotes at 400yrds with barnes 75gr hp Last edited by oldfartrr; 10-12-2012 at 02:13 PM..

10-12-2012, 08:23 PM	#14
Fast Forward Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chaska Minn Posts: 529	Re: Which Caliber Lots of Varied opinions here,,,Being able to re-load helps in the decision making ,,then I need to pick a Basic vehicle to send the chosen Projectile down range,,,about a year ago I started with a 243,plastic stock Stevens and finished with a heavy Barrel 223 with a pillared and bedded Boyds walnut all the work being done by me and and a gun pro with 20 years of experience,,Great Winter Project Gets cold in Minnesota,,,keep giving opinions I,ll make a decision,,late this Month

10-15-2012, 04:22 PM	#15
Caneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,271	Re: Which Caliber .204 is supposed to be a flat shooting beast! I was looking at a .204 CZ