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If not the .22-250?

So I've got an interest in adding one more rifle to the family. I'm a dork. I'll own it. I am using this as a significant factor in choosing: https://backfire.tv/recoil/

I've arbitrarily set .22-250 as the upper limit. I have a .22 Hornet and no clue why I want to add another but, you know? So logic says I should get a .223 but long term interest reminds me I've always thought the .22-250 would be cool to have. It will only be used for fun at the range and for competition. Against myself and the last outing.

So should I listen to logic and get a .223 or listen to the .22-250 would be cool or listen to option C. which you guys are about to inform me what it is and why it's the one? Thanks for any and all input.
 
So I've got an interest in adding one more rifle to the family. I'm a dork. I'll own it. I am using this as a significant factor in choosing: https://backfire.tv/recoil/

I've arbitrarily set .22-250 as the upper limit. I have a .22 Hornet and no clue why I want to add another but, you know? So logic says I should get a .223 but long term interest reminds me I've always thought the .22-250 would be cool to have. It will only be used for fun at the range and for competition. Against myself and the last outing.

So should I listen to logic and get a .223 or listen to the .22-250 would be cool or listen to option C. which you guys are about to inform me what it is and why it's the one? Thanks for any and all input.
You will like a 223 a lot if you dont own one already,
A pleasure to shoot
There is a reason everyone boasts when their 243 or 308 kicks like a 223 ;)
(say after adding a muzzle brake or heavy barrel)
223 is a good Good practice gun, lots of powder choices to make it shoot well, lots of bullet choices
They can be run fast too, like 3400 fps with 50's
Ever since getting an Ar though, I dont use my 223 bolt gun anymore
AR's are very acurate for being a gas gun
Something to consider
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Unless you want to go all out custom chambering, then I'd look at something more along the lines of a 22 BR or 22 PPC
But 223 brass is everywhere on the ground at any shooting spot, so theres that aspect too
you wouldnt have to buy brass unless you wanted Lapua
 
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So I've got an interest in adding one more rifle to the family. I'm a dork. I'll own it. I am using this as a significant factor in choosing: https://backfire.tv/recoil/

I've arbitrarily set .22-250 as the upper limit. I have a .22 Hornet and no clue why I want to add another but, you know? So logic says I should get a .223 but long term interest reminds me I've always thought the .22-250 would be cool to have. It will only be used for fun at the range and for competition. Against myself and the last outing.

So should I listen to logic and get a .223 or listen to the .22-250 would be cool or listen to option C. which you guys are about to inform me what it is and why it's the one? Thanks for any and all input.
Leo-

Howdy !

The .223, together w/ the .22-250; put a lot of .224” cal cartridges pretty much out to pasture: the .222, .224 Weatherby, .225 Win, .222Magnum, and to large extent…
the .220 Swift were greatly out-sold by .223 & .22-250 factory chambered rifles.
And, to a degree…. the .22-250 in its own way; helped its parent case .250-3000 slip into obsolescence. While the .223’s had/has been helped along some by U.S. adoption of the 5.56” cal MIL cartridge, the .22-250 made inroads into the U.S. shooting community largely on its own performance merits; already having had some short range benchrest successes back in its “ wildcat “days.

IMHO, Option C:
IF ( for whatever reasons ) a .220 Swift does not appeal to you, then Option C sounds like it would be a .224” cal “ wildcat “….
“ .22 X 47L “, “ .22 XC “, “ .22 Creedmoor “; or…. some other .224” cal wildcat that has the case capacity required to attain the ballistics and terminal performance you seek; along with the level of accuracy you desire.

Here’s a pic of the .224” cal wildcat I designed, when I wanted to deliver more terminal energy on groundhogs than what a generic 24” barreled .22-250 provided.

This is the “ .22-35 Remington “.
Only .008” longer in case oal than the .22-250, less case taper; and .308 bolt face compatible. 3rd pic shows .22-35 located directly behind a .22-250 case, positioned so that a comparison can be made when viewing their comparative case tapers.

Center pic shows .22-35 positioned to the Rt of a .22-250 case.

Lt pic shows how much more powder ( example 6.5 StaBal ) the .22-35 holds than the .22-250 case; when both are filled to the case sidewall/shoulder juncture. The pile of powder ahead of the example .22-250 case, shows the additional 2gr of 6.5StaBal powder .22-35 holds beyond what can. Please note: these powder quantities were used for making case capacity comparison, and do not represent safe charges ( under 55gr bullets ) in either cartridge case. Note: in this pic, .22-35 is positioned to the Lt side of a .22-250 case.


With regards,
357Mag
 

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I'm not familiar with that one but I'm guessing the Improved makes it stouter than a .220 Swift. And it's too high up the chart.
yes, holds about 5 grains more powder, and adds more velocity
I only use it because I drive the heavies with it, once you go above 80 grain bullets the extra capacity helps to retain that wanted velocity
 
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Never heard of that one until now. I probably should stay a bit closer to the mainstream until I know more.
Depends more on what you want to accomplish and the yardage you will shoot
the ones you havent heard of here are more for 600 yds and beyond
Unless you are shooting that range I would avoid them for closer ranges as they are
more barrel burner uppers
If you get into long range, you will kinda want to explore these types of cartridges which accomplish the goal but don't have much recoil
For instance I wont even own a 30-06, even thought it is a good round
when a lighter bullet with less recoil will accomplish the same thing
 
I won't be going for ultimate range or hunting, just at the range at 100-200 yards with maybe a 300 yard at some point. It's just for fun.
 
The 22 250 is a great long range (over 300 yards) varmint cartridge in an accurate rifle. I had two in my shooting lifetime. But it is not a caliber I'd choose for heavy range recreational / target shooting due to the accelerated wear on the barrel.

It is superior to the 223 Rem for long range varmint hunting. However, the 223 Rem is my favorite cartridges for recreational target shooting and varmint / predator hunting under 300 yards which is the vast majority of my shot opportunities. The effectiveness at those distances, the economy, the light report, the light recoil, and outstanding accuracy are the attributes I love about the 223 Rem.
 
Yes, common sense says .223 is the way to go if I get another. But .22 Hornet and .22-250 are the two more interesting choices. Lots to think about. But nothing can happen until next year so plenty of time to learn a lot and spec on it. Maybe I should track down a .222. :)
 
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I'm going to toss out the 22 GT. In my eyes, it's a modern 22-250 that doesn't need trimming every other firing. I plan on building one in the next year to replace a 22-250, as I've probably trimmed a hundred feet of 22-250 brass over the years.
 
I'm not familiar with that one but I'm guessing the Improved makes it stouter than a .220 Swift. And it's too high up the chart.
A 223AI in a 7 or 8 twist will let you get plenty of velocity and is easy to load once you get the brass formed. Less trimming
You can shoot stock 223 also and get formed brass. I’m guessing it’s a bolt gun.
 
A 223AI in a 7 or 8 twist will let you get plenty of velocity and is easy to load once you get the brass formed. Less trimming
You can shoot stock 223 also and get formed brass. I’m guessing it’s a bolt gun.
This has sense written all over it. Who couldn't have fun at 200 yards with this cartridge?
 

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