What is the difference between a 223 and a 22 250?
.223 Rem. Ballistics vs. .22-250 Rem. Ballistics Ballistically speaking, these cartridges are extremely similar. Both can accommodate bullets ranging from 40-70 grains, and both launch projectiles well over 3,000 feet-per-second (fps) at the muzzle. Comparing bullets of equal weight, the .22-250 boasts a slight ballistic advantage.
Why buy a 22-250 over a 223?
Known for inherent accuracy and for being mild-mannered to handload, the .22-250 has one other advantage: During these crazy times of frenzied buying and ammo hoarding, it’s much easier to find on store shelves than .223 ammo. Protest all you want. There’s no denying the facts.
Is the 223 Remington the most balanced predator cartridge?
I’ll come right out and say it: The .223 Remington is the most balanced predator cartridge in existence. From small fox to northern coyotes, if you know how to coax a predator within range, it’s all you’ll ever need. There is a reason most successful predator hunters sight their rifles dead-on at 100 yards.
Can a 223 or a 22-250 take a whitetail deer?
Books have been written (mostly in internet forums) about whether cartridges like the .223 Rem. and the .22-250 are appropriate for deer species. Given the right bullet and proper shot placement, both cartridges can take a whitetail without much issue. But they don’t come with as much room for error as their larger cousins.
Is the 22-250 better than the 223 for whitetail hunting?
The .223 can take both varmints and whitetail, too, but the .22-250 is better at both. And the Winner Is… For a hunter who doesn’t spend hours at the range, the .22-250 is the way to go.
Does a 22-250 have a shorter accurate life than a 223?
A .22-250 WILL have a MUCH shorter accurate life than a .223. Some might last longer than others but if you can find a .223 barrel that went “off” as fast as a .22-250 then there are other factors at work.
What is the difference between the 22 Hornet and the 22-250 Remington?
The .22-250 Remington is the older of the pair, being the offspring of the .250-3000 Savage, simply necked down to hold .224-inch diameter bullets. Traditionally credited to J.E. Gebby, the little wildcat was light-years ahead of the .22 Hornet.