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.17 hmr / .22-250 / .223

  • 26-05-2013 12:12pm
    #1
    a.j.m1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭


    hey guys, looking for advice here. Thinking of changing my rifle a.22lr for a .17 hmr, .22-250 or a .223. dont know what one though. Im basically looking to shoot targets at long range maybe 300/ 400 yards as i have loads of land with big back stops. Also a bit of hunting rabbits the odd fox if need be. Do youneed a deer permit for a 22-250????? Really like this rifle and some of the reviews ive heard. I am aware of the ammo price difference. Any help lads. Cheers


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  • #2
    The Aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,440 ✭✭✭The Aussie


    Out to 400m you can throw the .204 and a .220 Swift into the mix as well.

    .17hmr while a good little round, but 200m is about the max for it, you hear others getting an extra 20m or 30m out of it but not much more.


  • #3
    TriggerPL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    What about the the .17 hornet or 17 centre fire ? Personally I'd go with .204 or .223 , but with the 22.250 u have option of deer at later stage


  • #4
    alalkovitch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭alalkovitch


    The 22-250/223 or .204 will all shoot reasonably accurately out to 400 yards depending on wind conditions however all use light weight heads. While the law states you can use 22/250 it is at best borderline for deer. Most authorities on deer would recommend .243 as a minimum, while all of the calibres mentioned would un-doubtably drop a deer with a well placed shot at reasonable range the margin of error is very small therefore leading to a high degree of danger of injury and escape leading to slow death and suffering therefore the higher calibres are recommended for deer.The 6.5x55 is a beautiful calibre, low on recoil, very effective for all targets from foxes to any breed of deer. It has been a very effective target round in competition for years and therefore a great all round calibre but definitely not suitable for your normal bunny bashing trips.
    My advice, keep the .22 for bunnies and get a nice Tikka T3 in 6.5x55...heavy barrel for long range and target


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