.222 V .223

[Mr_Logic 5]

Jamie, I agree Savage is a good make. But over Sako? Er, no, not the standard production stuff anyway. Maybe their target rifles but they're a different market.

 

Big Dog, why not get the Sako in 22-250? Make sure you don't get the stupid 20-inch barrel one though, it's far too short for 22-250 - get GMK to import the proper barrel for you.

[jamie g 17]

Jamie, I agree Savage is a good make. But over Sako? Er, no, not the standard production stuff anyway. Maybe their target rifles but they're a different market.

 

Big Dog, why not get the Sako in 22-250? Make sure you don't get the stupid 20-inch barrel one though, it's far too short for 22-250 - get GMK to import the proper barrel for you.

 

depends what you want for the gun mr l if you want something cheaper and just as accurate tehn savage is a good bet. look at the reviews online and see which comes out top in the accuracy.

 

im not saying sako are not a better built rifle but there a hell of a lot of money. if it was me i would get a cheap secondhand rifle and get a custom barrel put on it. will prob work out cheaper then the sako

[Mr_Logic 5]

I had a Sako, it was a wonderful gun in every way. If I could afford one, I would buy another. Stupidly, I passed up the chance when I got that (now departed) Coyote Lite. Shoulda got the Sako. Hey ho!

[Dan Newcombe 58]

Of the two in the title i would go for the .223.

 

Most of the foxing i have done has been with a .222 but i have heard that these are being phased out which will make factory rounds scarce. We reload so thats not a problem.

 

If you already reload and have the .222 gear i would have no hesitation in sticking with that round, the phasing out would worry me otherwise.

 

Have a look at Rhino Rifles Website, theres a very smart .223 semi custom remington 700 on there for less money than a Sako (£1000 ish), they are good blokes there and easy to deal with.

 

For the .22-250, i dont really think that there is much to be gained over a .222/223 in the real world hunting having used them both extensively.

 

Maybe if you were re barreling an action and could put a fast twist barrel on a .22-250 and start chucking 75gn bullets then the 250 would really give them a clout. Otherwise i would stick to a .222 / .223

 

So to conclude

 

Go for a .223 but you wont notice any difference from the .222