.222 vs .223

handcrank

Hey guys, I'm interested in prurchasing a centrefire rifle (I currently own an Anschutz .22wmr). I'd like to get out to a range of about 200m-300m. I was wondering if anyone could point out some of the differences and pros/cons of the .222 and .223 cartridges. I am not really interested in using the rifle for hunting.
Also, I would like to spend under €1000 if possible and would like a heavy, free-floating barrel. Could anyone recommend a few rifles to investigate? Thanks a million!

It wasn't me!

.222 was a benchrest cartridge, so probably a better choice for a range-only gun. Only problem will be sourcing ammo, only seen it once myself.

endasmail

you should checkout the tikka tactical in .223 has the heavy barrell and free floating ,i shoot one and am very happy with it
the cz seem to be very popular with lads on hear
only hear good reports about them

xesse

hi
i had a 223 sabatti custom with silencer(T4)
one of the best rifles i,ve used
traded it in
dealer still has it
pm me if interested
best gun i have ever shot
223 round very cheap for shooting targets

devil dog

Hi handcrank;)

Would you try the .204 also a grate round:P

Seen a lad in midlands shooting it and was vary impressed;)

He was shooting 1moa at 200y:eek:

Vary little recoil,32g hornady leaving at 4200ft:p

26 euro a box:rolleyes:

bunny shooter

devil dog wrote: »

Hi handcrank;)

Would you try the .204 also a grate round:P

Seen a lad in midlands shooting it and was vary impressed;)

He was shooting 1moa at 200y:eek:

Vary little recoil,32g hornady leaving at 4200ft:p

26 euro a box:rolleyes:

He can do that at 300 yards too :eek:

devil dog

Hi bs;)

Do ya know this lad:)

Just been nosy but dose he take it out any feather

A lot of people no noting about the .204:rolleyes:

And what it can do:eek:

bongo bongo

A load of baloney:eek:

devil dog

Can you tell us why

I presume that you have had one:eek:

And did not like it

bunny shooter

devil dog wrote: »

Hi bs;)

Do ya know this lad:):

Indeed I do shoot with him on a regular basis.

devil dog wrote: »

Just been nosy but dose he take it out any feather:

He has been known to shoot gey crows and stuff with it

devil dog wrote: »

A lot of people no noting about the .204:rolleyes::

I have to agree

devil dog wrote: »

And what it can do:eek:

Everything a .220 swift can and is better in the wind

bunny shooter

bongo bongo wrote: »

A load of baloney:eek:

Please do enlighten us ?

I am very interested in hearing your 1st hand experiences of this excellent calibre. e.g. rifle/s used, range/s fired at, ammo used etc

daveydave25

im currently trying to get a license for a remington .223, the cops are objecting big time. saying i need relevent reason blah blah , too high powered, has anyone any tips for what the gardai call "reasonable grounds"

bunny shooter

daveydave25 wrote: »

im currently trying to get a license for a remington .223, the cops are objecting big time. saying i need relevent reason blah blah , too high powered, has anyone any tips for what the gardai call "reasonable grounds"

And what reason/s have you given them ?

daveydave25

shooting foxes/ target shooting/ and cheap amunition and resale value.