22-250,.223, 25-06?
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Missouri
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22-250,.223, 25-06?
Which of these three is the best caliber for coyote/deer hunting? I'm more concerned about ability to kill than preserving pelts. Thanks for any input.
One more thing, I'mnot sure if the 22-250 or .223 are legal for deer hunting in MO so if anybody knows that would be helpful info also. Thanks again.
One more thing, I'mnot sure if the 22-250 or .223 are legal for deer hunting in MO so if anybody knows that would be helpful info also. Thanks again.
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
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RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?
Not only is it the best choice of the three given,but the 25-06 is as good a deer cartridge as any available.It provides plenty of power to kill any deer yet recoil is milder than most other suitable deer cartridges.
#3
RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?
With deer as part of your list the 25.06 is the only choice of the three. Will the other two kill a deer - yes - but only under the best conditions. The 25.06 is by far the most powerfull of your choices. Also the 25.06 offers bullets designed for deer sized game.
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#5
RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?
while the 223 and 22-50 will kill a deer, they are more in the varmint category. while the 25-06 is more of a deer rifle. So there is no comparo. 25-06.
While the .243, .257, .250, 6mm, 25-06, and 7mm-08 would be in the same category, you couldnt go wrong with anyone of these as a deer getter.
While the .243, .257, .250, 6mm, 25-06, and 7mm-08 would be in the same category, you couldnt go wrong with anyone of these as a deer getter.
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RE: 22-250,.223, 25-06?
ORIGINAL: zrexpilot
while the 223 and 22-50 will kill a deer, they are more in the varmint category. while the 25-06 is more of a deer rifle. So there is no comparo. 25-06.
While the .243, .257, .250, 6mm, 25-06, and 7mm-08 would be in the same category, you couldnt go wrong with anyone of these as a deer getter.
while the 223 and 22-50 will kill a deer, they are more in the varmint category. while the 25-06 is more of a deer rifle. So there is no comparo. 25-06.
While the .243, .257, .250, 6mm, 25-06, and 7mm-08 would be in the same category, you couldnt go wrong with anyone of these as a deer getter.
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