I'm actually a big fan of my 22/250 for what you mentioned but the cheap and available ammo for the .223 is what caused me to vote that way! If I were suggesting for someone other than me the choices would go .223, 22/250, .243 in that order. For me I own all 3 but the 22/250 is a favorite for sure.
Posts: 5604 | Location: Eastern plains of Colorado | Registered: 31 October 2005
The .223 has so totally eclipsed the others with raw performance and economy that it's an easy decision.
Forthose that have seen it shooting against the .22-250 on Prairie dogs they're the most impressed of all.......it stands toe to toe with the faster cartridge.
The poll results are truly justified.
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Posts: 28849 | Location: western Nebraska | Registered: 27 May 2003
I know the majority went w/ the 223 vote but, I was able to get the 22-250 for around 100 bucks cheaper in the model I bought. I found a shop that had a 22-250 for the right price.
I went w/ a Remington XR100 Rangemaster w/ the pepper Lam stock that has the vented beaver tail fore arm. I roll my own so, I don't think cost will be too much of a bother and if I want to bring her down to 223 speeds it wont be a problem.
Looks like a bedding job is going to be on short order as well as some Leupie Rings and Base.
Thanks for the suggestions fellas.
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Posts: 4146 | Location: North Louisiana | Registered: 18 February 2004
It has taken me 25 years to warm up to the 223, and msot of my liking centers around the fast twist/heavy bullet options now available. I still like and use the bigger 22-250 tho...