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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
22/250 or 223
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1246202" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I own and shoot rifles in both .223 and 22-250. The biggest advantage in favor of the 22-250 is that it shoots flatter and drifts less than the .223. Properly set up, it is pretty much a point-and-shoot rifle out to about 400 yards. Surprisingly enough, it doesn't seem to show a significant difference in terminal effect.</p><p></p><p>For a low round count purpose, like coyote hunting, I think the 22-250 can be a better choice, depending on the terrain in the area you will be hunting and depending on the rifle you put it in. To really take advantage of the full capabilities of the 22-250, the right twist is critical. Don't bother with any rifle that has a 14 twist. Go with a 12 twist, at minimum. Faster twists are even better.</p><p></p><p>Any of the current Savage 10/11 lineup is a solid choice. They all have, at least, a 12 twist. You can get a 9 twist in their varmint models, if you want to carry that much rifle. The varmint model will cost a bit more, too.</p><p></p><p>The Ruger American Predator has a 10 twist and is a reasonable size and weight for a walk around type rifle.</p><p></p><p>While there is a lot of good factory 22-250 ammo in existence, loading your own is worthwhile. It is not difficult to produce handloads that are considerably faster and more accurate than anything you can buy off-the-shelf.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1246202, member: 22069"] I own and shoot rifles in both .223 and 22-250. The biggest advantage in favor of the 22-250 is that it shoots flatter and drifts less than the .223. Properly set up, it is pretty much a point-and-shoot rifle out to about 400 yards. Surprisingly enough, it doesn't seem to show a significant difference in terminal effect. For a low round count purpose, like coyote hunting, I think the 22-250 can be a better choice, depending on the terrain in the area you will be hunting and depending on the rifle you put it in. To really take advantage of the full capabilities of the 22-250, the right twist is critical. Don't bother with any rifle that has a 14 twist. Go with a 12 twist, at minimum. Faster twists are even better. Any of the current Savage 10/11 lineup is a solid choice. They all have, at least, a 12 twist. You can get a 9 twist in their varmint models, if you want to carry that much rifle. The varmint model will cost a bit more, too. The Ruger American Predator has a 10 twist and is a reasonable size and weight for a walk around type rifle. While there is a lot of good factory 22-250 ammo in existence, loading your own is worthwhile. It is not difficult to produce handloads that are considerably faster and more accurate than anything you can buy off-the-shelf. [/QUOTE]
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