Y’all talk me out of a 22-250

[coleslaw]

Nothing wrong with the 22-250. If a 25-06 is the "standard" for antelope or a 30-06 the "standard" for deer, then I'd say that's what the 22-250 is for coyotes- just absolute lights out. If you already reload multiple calibers, then there is nothing wrong with keeping a tried and true in your arsenal. Sounds like another Savage would be a great and economical choice.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

if that’s the game we’re playing....View attachment 92724View attachment 92726View attachment 92727View attachment 92724

the red targets were shot at 100yds using a .223ai with a factory trigger and a 6x docter scope with a heavy duplex. The black target was shot at 200yds using a 308win with a rifle basix trigger and 24x scope with a target dot.

The op has some idea of how many rounds he put through his .22-250, and how it shot when he decided to replace it. If he was happy with his barrel life, then he should go back with a .22-250 because it is the easiest route to duplicating that performance. It requires no fireforming and has readily available factory ammunition. A .223ai will give 50%-100% more barrel life depending on how the two are treated, what accuracy level is acceptable, throat length, lead angle, barrel maker, and how lucky he is with his particular barrel.

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[88man]

hard to beat a 22-250 for coyotes and varmits.

 

[sbhooper]

Unless you just want another caliber, the 22-250 is pretty hard to beat. Good factory ammo, accurate, low recoil and kills varmints real well. I don't hunt coyotes anymore, so my 250 is now a Creed, but for your intended purpose it is hard to argue with the 250.