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The Apostle
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Posted: January/26/2010 at 03:54 |
Is there much difference between these cartridges???
From what i've read, the 22-250 is a step up from the 223 and the 243 is 2-3 steps up from the 22-250.
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slodancr
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the 22-.250 and the .243 share similar ballistics, the difference being bullet weight. The .243 is a legitamite medium size game gun, with bullet weights from 55-115 grains, and velocities up to the 4000 fps range. The 22-.250 bullets range from 30-77 grains with comparable velocities.
The .223 is, in my opinion, a couple steps down from these previous cartridges. Not that I have anything against a .223, it's just not as powerful as the first two. The .223 is very cheap to shoot compared to the other two, unless you reload. At retail prices, you can shoot 2-3 .223 rounds for every one of the first two. Depending on your application, any of these three calibers are very effective, and a standout in their own right.
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cowski
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make mine a 223.
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never corner something meaner than you are jbc
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Teddy Bear
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[QUOTE=The Apostle AK]Is there much difference between these cartridges???
From what i've read, the 22-250 is a step up from the 223 and the 243 is 2-3 steps up from the 22-250.
The 243 has a wider range of bullet weights allowing for use on varmints or medium size game animals. However depending on the rifle's rate of twist the 243 will probably prefer a specific bullet weight. Find out which bullet works best and stick with it. You could lose accuracy going from a 50gr. bullet to a 115gr. and vice versa. I use a 223 WSSM that is faster and flatter shooting than either the 22-250 or 243. On the downside it is expensive to shoot though.
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pyro6999
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the .257 roberts is my pick
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John Barsness
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That would be the essential question right there!
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tahqua
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Also, don't depend on the average slow twist 22-250 to handle any of the heavier 69-77 grain bullets in .223 diameter.
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pyro6999
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my 1:14 22-250 which is pretty much standard wont handle anything over 55gr
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Mike McDonald
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No comparison between the 223 and 22-250. The latter is a ferarri compared to the 223 chevy performance. Comparing the 22-250 and 243 from a target standpoint the 243 wins for barrel life only; 1200 vs 2500 rounds per barrel if you're pushing things fast.
For hunting I'd stand by the 1st statement re; 223 v 22-250, and then revise to add the 243 has heavier projectiles as well as a broader weight range so it would win the battle, in my mind anyway.
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The Apostle
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I've already got a .308 and getting a new .22 soon so I want something in between. I'll be shooting stuff like Goats and Kangaroos and occasional range plinking. Edited by The Apostle AK - January/27/2010 at 02:48 |
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8shots
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Hoppers!!!! You are on your own here mate!!! The closest we have are springhares!!!!
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Dale Clifford
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balllistic coefficients of 22 cal bullets in the 40-50gr weight class run between .2 to .25 which is roughly the same as a brick. So push them fast if you want to catch up. Heavier 22 in the 69 thru, 75 range the bc run around .4-- which is the same as a .243 in 85 gr class. The 243 and 6 can push the 85's to 3400 ft, which might be attainable in a custom 22-250. While 69 thru 75 get the .223 off its knees , there is nothing to be done to get it into the others class.
Two ways to go here. custom 243 with fast twist for really high bc 105-110 and get rid of the 308.
dedicate the 308 for roos, and go for cheap, fun plinkin in the 223.
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medic52
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In my 22-250 I shoot Sierra #1440 52 HPBT with IMR 4064 it works for me.......
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pyro6999
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i use imr4064 in my 22-250 as well, 36gr of it for my 55 gr sierra's
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jason miller
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The .243 with a 55 grain ballistic tip has a better ballistic coefficient and is faster than any of the common .22 caliber centerfires. That makes it a better long range varmint round, if you're building a varmint rifle. And if you're into predators, the .243 is still superior. Moving up to deer/antelope, the .243 is once again superior. I had a 22-250, and sold it for a .243. If it were me, and I were buying a new gun, I'd go with a .204 for small varmints only, and a .243 for all other small game/varmint/predator applications. Both .20 and .24 caliber bullets are more aerodynamic than .22 caliber bullets.
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Dale Clifford
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the bc of hornadys 58gr vmax is .25 I doubt if the nosler is better. this is the same as a 55 gr 22 cal. which means you have to push it to 3600 fps in the 6mm to keep up with the 22-50 down range. even then it takes around 10 gr more powder. bothe the 32 gr and 40 gr 204 have bc in the .275 range which puts them right in the middle of the .22 cal. bullets, (same aerodynamics), the real advantage to the 204 is it does it on 10 grs less powder.
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pyro6999
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i guess if you wanna burn your .243 barrel out with 55gr 6mm bullets be my guest. if you shoot coyotes or bobcats for money, i wouldnt suggest using the 55gr 6mm bullets. i shoot the .243 win for coyotes and cats, if you wanna make money on them use at least a 85gr bullet, you get better accuracy out of them anyway. id take the 22-250 over the .204 all day long, to light of a bullet to be messing with for me. |
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They call me "Boots"
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tjtjwdad
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Thats the setup I have, except, instead of a 243 WIN I have a 6mm Remington. It seems to me the 24 cal's are more versitle than the 22's. As far as a 204 those little guys can reach out there and where it falls short on energy the 6mm takes over. Of note; a 22 cal shooting heavy bullets in 7/8 twist barrels should do well too, problem is, no one makes them that way except, maybe, Cooper or some place like that.
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jason miller
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The 55 grain Nosler .243 ballistic tip is a .276 BC bullet. There's no similar .224 bullet(polymer tip, 55 grain) that can match it. And even factory .243 Winchester loadings with a 55 grain ballistic tip run 3850-3910 fps, compared to a 22-250 pushing that bullet weight at 3600-3680. Obviously this is going to give better downrange performance. I didn't say it wouldn't come at some expense. Besides, that's not what I think the best use of a .243 is, I'm just saying it's more capable than the .22 caliber offerings at their own game.
I also consider the .204 superior to .22 caliber offerings since it too has better ballistic coefficients and higher velocity. And like you said, it does it with less powder and recoil. This is why I said I wouldn't bother with a .22 caliber- the .204 is better for varmints, and a .243 is better at bigger stuff while also being more capable on varmints... |
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