Real World Performance Between 223 & 22-250

[Yelladog]

Nosler partitions in the 22-250 are outstanding for deer.

[MadHatter]

Think of it this way, the .223 to the .22-250 would be like comparing a .308 to a .300 win mag. Not even in the same ball park with each other. The .22-250 is the magnum version of the .223.

308 to a 30-06.
.220 swift would be the 300 .
Super speed kills

[Old Bald Guy]

I’ve had both and my choice would be a 22-250 with 60gr partitions or 62gr ttsx

If you have a fast twist 22-250. If you have the common 1-14" twist you won't stabilize either of those bullets.

[TxAg]

Your 223 has plenty of juice with the right bullet. Take a look at this thread. Every page is worth reading.

https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/223-for-bear-deer-elk-and-moose.130488/

[bustacap]

If you have a fast twist 22-250. If you have the common 1-14" twist you won't stabilize either of those bullets.

In that case, drop down to a 52gr tsx

[duckhacker]

I was not expecting what I got with the 22-250. There was a tiny hole in, typical 22 caliber. Then on the back side of the neck, was a surprise. The hide was sliced open, like it has been sliced with a very sharp knife, for about 6", vertically. I had never seen anything like that before....

Have had a few do the same. One or two perfect slits instead of a full exit. All drt of course.

[Briar Friar]

Put a suppressor on that 243 and you will be fine. Heck you could put a suppressor on most calibers and there isn’t going to be much recoil.

What he said.

[Briar Friar]

Think of it this way, the .223 to the .22-250 would be like comparing a .308 to a .300 win mag. Not even in the same ball park with each other. The .22-250 is the magnum version of the .223.

What he said too

[Mr. Stickers]

I can't tell you anymore then what has already been posted.... I own both & have shot multiple critters with both & for what you are wanting 22-250 all day long & never look back

[BrianL]

Bolt gun 22-250
AR 223

[Trumpkin]

Your 223 has plenty of juice with the right bullet. Take a look at this thread. Every page is worth reading.


https://www.rokslide.com/forums/thre...-moose.130488/

I was going to post the same link!

[rfroese]

I was going to post the same link!

Yup. I would take a 77 grain TMK in 223 over any 22-250 with a 55 grain bullet.

People can argue ballistics on paper all they want. Seeing physical evidence of the damage on an elk and even a moose with a 77 grain TMK from the lowly 223 has me convinced that I never need another caliber for deer.

[chaseh]

62gr soft point in 223 for my wife is where its at so far. She is from california, so she's had quite a few new experiences in her last 7 years with me. Shot her first deer this year. dropped next to the feeder, and it even sounds pretty nice with suppressor.

[offthemap]

In terms of the seat of the pants performance the 250 is far superior but I think the ultimate tale of the tape is how heavy a bullet you can stabilize. My 250 VLS is a pure shooter but the 1:12 twist is relatively slow and doesn’t really care for bullets over 55 grains. The .223’s are usually a quicker twist and will by nature work better with heavier payloads. Even handloading never produced the desired results, I could never get great groups with the 60 grain Partion in my 250 which would have made been a formidable load. I just couldn’t stomach a sub 1/2” MOA gun shooting 1” groups.

Bergara makes a 9 twist 250, and Ruger had a run of 8 twist American Predators. Personally I just built a 22 Creedmoor in an 8 twist, but I wouldn’t have any reservations about a fast twist 250 either. That Bergara would be the leader of the pack for me in a factory rifle.

I'm thinking about threading and putting a can on my 22-250. What length barrel could I cut it down to and still get solid downrange performance out of a 1-12" barrel shooting 50-55gr bullets? 16"? 18"? 20"?

[rfroese]

I'm thinking about threading and putting a can on my 22-250. What length barrel could I cut it down to and still get solid downrange performance out of a 1-12" barrel shooting 50-55gr bullets? 16"? 18"? 20"?

I don't like hunting with any of my 18+ inch rifles with a can. They feel too cumbersome to me. I have gotten to where I want to cut basically every caliber I have down to 16"... I know it isn't feasible but I hate shooting without can nowadays. What has ended up happening is that instead of grabbing my 22" 243 for deer, I just hunted with my 16" Ruger ranch 556. Never even shot my deer rifle this year.