Can 3 Be Too Similar?

[MIHunter]

Understanding that each cartridge has its own purpose / function, and unless you want them just because, is it to redundant to have a 22Mag, .223, and a 22-250?

Keeping in mind that the .223 is an AR and proposes a unique / fun option.

Thoughts?

[westtexducks]

Nope not at all depending on the platform of each. .22-250 for predators and long range varmints. .223 AR everyone needs at least one in the arsenal. And the .22 mag for close range varmints and small predators.


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[BTLowry]

Nope not at all depending on the platform of each. .22-250 for predators and long range varmints. .223 AR everyone needs at least one in the arsenal. And the .22 mag for close range varmints and small predators.

Exactly what I was going to type

[duckmanep]

Also, some public land hunting requires a rimfire be used for squirrels, pigs, varmints, etc... , so I bounce between 22mag and 17wsm

[JakeGraves]

I have a 17hmr and a 22mag. Then a .223, 22-250, 22-250AI, and then up to a 6 Creedmoor and larger. Thinking I need something between the 22mag and .223. An AR 5.7x28 with 50 round mags would be pretty cool.
I don't think 5 are too similar so a big NO to your question.

[MIHunter]

Thanks, lol!!!!!!

[Drycreek3189]

Boy I hope not, 'cause I have all three. Each serves a purpose as westex said. The 22-250 doesn't see much use anymore, and actually neither do the .223s I have, but I'm keeping them anyway !

[Artos]

You need a good 22LR...

[okrattler]

Those are actually 3 of the main calibers I use. I use the .22mag for varmints and even close predators,.223 for saving fur and 22-250 for calling tournaments when killing on the spot is more important than tearing up hides.

There's definitely a noticeable enough difference in power between the 3 that it makes sense to own all of them. Shoot a prairie dog with a .22mag then shoot one with the 250....you'll know why you own both.lol

[BDann]

You really NEED a good .222 Remington to go with those....

[Outbreaker]

You really NEED a good .222 Remington to go with those....

And a .22 Hornet. I am chomping to get one of those.

[Horitexan]

These threads crack me up - all the, 'does this fill a niche?' and, 'does it make sense to get a .*** if I have a .yyy and a .zzz?' Jeez, fellas- if you want one GET it! You're not ever going to lose your man card for buying a gun. Lol! There's not really a need to get permission from the GS - 'wanting' one is all the excuse you need!


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[turbowhunter]

I use those 3 along with a .204 in the mix