.270 or 22-250

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03-13-2004, 01:15 PM

MarineStud

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.270 or 22-250

which is better over all for all around hunting (deer down to chucks) and which has the better trajectory and ballistics tests?

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03-13-2004, 02:05 PM

down wind

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RE: .270 or 22-250

Pick the .270 ... the 22-250 for deer is a little on the small side. You might want to look at the .243 if you are only want one rifle. The .243 has a wide range of loads to buy and is not a bad little deer rifle.

03-13-2004, 02:21 PM

Doe Dumper

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RE: .270 or 22-250

A 90 grain bullet from a .270 is a sight to behold when it hits something solid. A 270 will almost do it all.....and you can use light enough bullets to varmint.....just dont try to save the pelts...lol.

03-13-2004, 02:58 PM

bigbulls

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RE: .270 or 22-250

Definetly the .270. It will handle anything from moose down to chucks and do it well. It is definetly one of the most versatile catridges made.

03-13-2004, 04:22 PM

Todd1700

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RE: .270 or 22-250

Another vote for the 270. I wouldn't use a 22-250 on deer.

03-13-2004, 05:51 PM

T/C fan!

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RE: .270 or 22-250

If those are your only two choices, go with the 270. But, like downwind said, the 243 may be the best round to fit the bill. The 22-250 will kill deer, but I think that we owe too much respect to the deer to use a "marginal" caliber. just my .02