I have an old Rem 700 22/250 that�s going to need a facelift soon. The thing is, do I keep in the same cal. or change it to 6mm/250,243 or something else? I use it for foxhunting on open ground so I�m lookin for fast shooting, hardhitting cal.
Posts: 16 | Location: iceland | Registered: 09 June 2003
I think everyone has a case they like best. I'm having a 6/22-250 done up plus a 243AI. For just general use I'd go with a 243 maybe with a 1/12 twist to handle the 80 gr bullets. I shot a 6HLS for awhile and that pretty close to the 6internaltional,6/250 and 6/22-250 they are all kind off off the 250 case. I've heard good things about the 6X that Tubbs shoots but I didn't want to fireform. I think most that do the 6/250 set it up with a 1/8 twist to handle the LVD bullets but mine is going to be on a 1/14 twist for the 68 gr for PD hunting. Well good luck! Tom
Posts: 1098 | Location: usa | Registered: 16 March 2001
I�m wery fond of the 22/250 and it�s doing a great job, I�m using Sierra bullets matchking or blitzking and they finish the job if the get on target. I haven�t made my mind about the new barrel but it could stay on as a 22.
Posts: 16 | Location: iceland | Registered: 09 June 2003
How big are the foxes on Iceland? Here in the Northeastern USA they only go about five pounds and seem to give up with almost any hit.
The .22 cf's are really nice for pests. They don't ricochet with lighter bullets and with the new 40 gr plastic tip weights some can see the bullets hit the game before the recoil moves you.
In most cases with an entry level rifle like that it's better to just buy a new one and sell that one.
The artic fox is about 2,5 to 5 kilos(5 to 10 pounds),they are wery hard , and if you dont get them in the hart and lungs area they might get in to cover. I find it better to use smaller bullets with more speed that will use all their stopping power rather than bigger bullets.
Posts: 16 | Location: iceland | Registered: 09 June 2003
When you said "fox" I was thinking about our little red fox here. In any case I like to hit them all hard. If your going to save a pelt however the 6mm will make it more difficult.
It's hard to beat the .22 cf's for pests. The bore, bullets and cartridges are really perfected. When on factors in the smaller pests like birds etc. it's just about right.
Most of the 6mm/250's here are 1-8" twists to shoot 107 gr VLD bullets and just make a hole in paper. One could be a varmint rifle as well. To each his own.
