When shooting standard factory 55 grain soft-point loads, what kind of terminal performance am I going to see in hogs, deer, and coyotes at ranges out to 150 yards max. I’ve got a .223, so I know what to expect and how it performs on the above noted game animals. What I really want to know is what the difference is in terminal effect with the extra velocity the 22-250 offers. Just trying to determine if getting a 22-250 is warranted for small framed shooters(kids & ladies) when hunting over a feeder that sits a little over 100 yards from the stand.
Follow up question would be this: In the above noted scenario, would you rather shoot a heavier .223 soft point round (64-68 grain soft point) and stay with the .223, or shoot the 22-250 with the standard 55 grain soft point? My .223 has a tight twist rate that will stabilize heavier bullets. Again, trying to determine how much of a real world advantage I will see if I get a 22-250. I certainly am not looking to justify buying a new gun, and I realize there are better rifle calibers for deer, but the .243 Win is just a little too much recoil for a couple of the little ones I have in mind.
Follow up question would be this: In the above noted scenario, would you rather shoot a heavier .223 soft point round (64-68 grain soft point) and stay with the .223, or shoot the 22-250 with the standard 55 grain soft point? My .223 has a tight twist rate that will stabilize heavier bullets. Again, trying to determine how much of a real world advantage I will see if I get a 22-250. I certainly am not looking to justify buying a new gun, and I realize there are better rifle calibers for deer, but the .243 Win is just a little too much recoil for a couple of the little ones I have in mind.
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