Thread: 222 vs 22-250

Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag

@Tahr what distances can you you deer out to with a 223

Comfortable on settled deer out to 300 yards with 55 grain and up. Have shot them further. Feel most confident when they are settled, broadside, and Im using 69grn and up. You have to be very comfortable that the bullet will go where you want so wind is a limiter. Lots of range time and trajectory validating too. If you are "aim and hope" don't use a .223. Its a precision caliber that rewards a rational careful approach.
And make no mistake, Ive had some distasters in the past that Im not very proud of. Er on the side of caution.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Comfortable on settled deer out to 300 yards with 55 grain and up. Have shot them further. Feel most confident when they are settled, broadside, and Im using 69grn and up. You have to be very comfortable that the bullet will go where you want so wind is a limiter. Lots of range time and trajectory validating too. If you are "aim and hope" don't use a .223. Its a precision caliber that rewards a rational careful approach.
And make no mistake, Ive had some distasters in the past that Im not very proud of. Er on the side of caution.

More...after a couple of very nice wines.

This was at 311 yards. Very accurate Model 7. 69 grn Targex that I have shot hundreds of game with. Know the trajectory well and validated, and this was at the end of the day after shooting 40 odd wallaby so I was sort of in the groove. Reliable 6-24 scope on 24 power. Good solid bipod rest. No wind. Great light.

Originally Posted by Tahr

More...after a couple of very nice wines.

This was at 311 yards. Very accurate Model 7. 69 grn Targex that I have shot hundreds of game with. Know the trajectory well and validated, and this was at the end of the day after shooting 40 odd wallaby so I was sort of in the groove. Reliable 6-24 scope on 24 power. Good solid bipod rest. No wind. Great light.

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Hey Tahr - does your M7 have a 1:12 or 1:9 twist to stabilise the 69's Thanks

Originally Posted by Tentman

Hey Tahr - does your M7 have a 1:12 or 1:9 twist to stabilise the 69's Thanks

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