What Calibre

[finder 6]

whats everyone views on 22.250,s for fox work ,i,ve been using a 222 for past 4 years .although good.i recently fired my mates 22 250 and found it very accurate,although a bit load.

[SportingShooter 0]

In terms of accuracy, the .222 won dozens of bench rest competitions in the 1960's and was the base for the current favourite, the 6mm BR whereas the .22-250 is a very fast round designed purely with field accuracy and not for targets. To varmint shooters, there is no noticeable difference in accuracy between the two or between most centrefire calibres.

 

It's only when you put them all on paper as an accomplished target shooter you may notice a difference but again, it's so minute it makes no difference.

 

I would say it all boils down to the ranges you're shooting at and the area in which you shoot. The .222 is comfortable out to 300 yards and easily more, the .22-250 is much the same but it's faster bullet with its flatter trajectory just makes it easier to shoot further. Plus if you're shooting anywhere near properties, the .22-250 is loud.

 

The .222 when moderated is a relatively quiet centrefire, whereas a .22-250 will be noticeably louder even when moderated.

 

The .22-250 will use somewhere between 25-30% more powder than a .222 and as a result reloading and factory ammunition will be more expensive.

 

I've shot .22-250 and .222 too many times to count and they're both fantastic rounds for Fox but in all honesty, I personally don't need a .22-250 for the ranges I shoot and most Foxes are taken between 50 and 300 yards.

 

The knock down power of a .22-250 is impressive and good fun but it comes at a price for noise, ammunition and barrel wear.

 

JMHO

SS

[shotgun tim 27]

22-250 for me

[finder 6]

In terms of accuracy, the .222 won dozens of bench rest competitions in the 1960's and was the base for the current favourite, the 6mm BR whereas the .22-250 is a very fast round designed purely with field accuracy and not for targets. To varmint shooters, there is no noticeable difference in accuracy between the two or between most centrefire calibres.

 

It's only when you put them all on paper as an accomplished target shooter you may notice a difference but again, it's so minute it makes no difference.

 

I would say it all boils down to the ranges you're shooting at and the area in which you shoot. The .222 is comfortable out to 300 yards and easily more, the .22-250 is much the same but it's faster bullet with its flatter trajectory just makes it easier to shoot further. Plus if you're shooting anywhere near properties, the .22-250 is loud.

 

The .222 when moderated is a relatively quiet centrefire, whereas a .22-250 will be noticeably louder even when moderated.

 

The .22-250 will use somewhere between 25-30% more powder than a .222 and as a result reloading and factory ammunition will be more expensive.

 

I've shot .22-250 and .222 too many times to count and they're both fantastic rounds for Fox but in all honesty, I personally don't need a .22-250 for the ranges I shoot and most Foxes are taken between 50 and 300 yards.

 

The knock down power of a .22-250 is impressive and good fun but it comes at a price for noise, ammunition and barrel wear.

 

JMHO

SS

thankyou,

[sussex 5,777]

222 for me ...had a 22.250 great round but again nothing I was shooting was more than about 250 & the 222 with a mod was much quieter .Both good rounds though...

[bob.243 9,108]

I have the .22-250, great for fox, and roe in Scotland.

[finder 6]

its a strange 1 thet law in scotland and the law in england,because i have seen 22,250 drop roe in scotland and they are more than capable,

[bob.243 9,108]

its a strange 1 thet law in scotland and the law in england,because i have seen 22,250 drop roe in scotland and they are more than capable,

Ye the laws an ass as they say, there's no difference between English and Scottish roe.

 

Have you thought about the .223, very popular round, which lies between the .222 & .22-250, loads more bullet choice off the shelf than the others.

 

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.22 centerfire cartridges current being produced by at least one major ammo manufacturer

 

 

Cartridge Muzzle Velocity (fps) Muzzle Energy (ft./lbs.) .22 Hornet 45-gr. PSP 2690 723 .218 Bee 46-gr. HP 2760 778 .221 Rem. 50-gr. AccuTip 2995 996 .222 Rem. 50-gr. AccuTip 3140 1094 .223 Rem. 55-gr. AccuTip 3240 1282 .225 Win. 55-gr. PSP 3570 1556 .224 Weatherby 55-gr. PSP 3650 1627 .22-250 Rem. 55-gr. AccuTip 3680 1654 .220 Swift 55-gr. V-Max 3680 1654 .223 WSSM 55-gr. PSP 3850 1810 Edited April 25, 2013 by bob.243

[rimmer 33]

 

its a strange 1 thet law in scotland and the law in england,because i have seen 22,250 drop roe in scotland and they are more than capable,

Ye the laws an ass as they say, there's no difference between English and Scottish roe.

 

Have you thought about the .223, very popular round, which lies between the .222 & .22-250, loads more bullet choice off the shelf than the others.

 

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.22 centerfire cartridges current being produced by at least one major ammo manufacturer

 

 

Cartridge Muzzle Velocity (fps) Muzzle Energy (ft./lbs.) .22 Hornet 45-gr. PSP 2690 723 .218 Bee 46-gr. HP 2760 778 .221 Rem. 50-gr. AccuTip 2995 996 .222 Rem. 50-gr. AccuTip 3140 1094 .223 Rem. 55-gr. AccuTip 3240 1282 .225 Win. 55-gr. PSP 3570 1556 .224 Weatherby 55-gr. PSP 3650 1627 .22-250 Rem. 55-gr. AccuTip 3680 1654 .220 Swift 55-gr. V-Max 3680 1654 .223 WSSM 55-gr. PSP 3850 1810

 

Nice to see someone remembers the more obscure rounds!!!

[finder 6]

was out last night with a mate ,who is selling a 22 250 with scope but no moderater .has never had 1 on.anyway we shot a fozx at a good distance .but by jesus they are loud

 

 

 

 

[bob.243 9,108]

was out last night with a mate ,who is selling a 22 250 with scope but no moderater .has never had 1 on.anyway we shot a fozx at a good distance .but by jesus they are loud

 

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Ye they could waken the dead up, in the next county.

[Deker 3,478]

whats everyone views on 22.250,s for fox work ,i,ve been using a 222 for past 4 years .although good.i recently fired my mates 22 250 and found it very accurate,although a bit load.

 

 

 

Do you have a problem with .222, have you found it lacking and require a little more?

 

If not then don't try and fix it!

 

[tikka2506 3]

Had a 222 for years then got a 22/250, wise choice and will stick with the 22/250 for years to come.

[SNAP SHOT 194]

As above down to personal choice, land and distance you shoot over,

 

Both very capable rounds in the right hands, faster isn't always better,

 

And if your killing your quarry at the ranges you intend to stay shooting at then get to know your gun and what it can

really do,

 

i Shoot .243, as a dual purpose deer/ fox gun, some say its a girls gun, but i soon put the laughing of their

face when i hit the target they can't with a much larger round,

 

 

getting to know your gun, and what a certain ammunation can do, and WILL do at distance, is better,

 

only you know what you want from your gun,

 

 

good luck, and hope you continue to enjoy your shooting no matter what you choose.

 

 

 

Snap.

[dixyhmr 62]

If youve already got the .222 then stick with that and get a .243 also.

 

The .222 will suffice for 99 % of your needs but if you do ever need to reach out a bit further, the .243 WILL shoot just as flat as a .22-250 with a light bullet if you want, but it will also give you the option of using much heavier rounds when the stubbles are up and for windy nights.

 

The .22-250 is a great caliber dont get me wrong, but a .243 will do the same and is a much more versatile caliber. .I would suggest it best be put to use alongside your .222 rather than a replacement.

 

Youl be covered for every situation then.