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who's using 22-250 for deer?
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<blockquote data-quote="Ksmirk" data-source="post: 835943" data-attributes="member: 880"><p>I just recalled a hunt several years back that I used a 223 and 55gr. V-Max bullet (I grabbed the wrong box of ammo so go easy on me) shot a doe at around 150 yards bang FLOP neck shot were talking text book shot! got up to her and had to let her bleed out, talk about dropping the spirits of a hunt! I felt like poo. That bullet while it hit where it was supposed to it blew up! that's why bullet choice is so important. </p><p></p><p>The thing about a 22-250 is the speed and most didn't say all but most .224 caliber bullets are designed for varmints granted deer around my house are considered varmints they take a much stronger bullet, twist of barrel is an issue also. I have a 243 with 1-8 twist barrel to shoot the 107SMK's and it does great but push a Speer 100gr. or Sierra 100gr. to hard and they will never make the target! Great bullets but like everything it has it's limits. Would I shoot a deer with a 22-250? with the right bullet like the Sierra 55gr. GameKing sure I would! do I risk the chance of a not so human kill? Sure I do but I'd not think any more of a chance than with a 308! biggest thing is put the bullet where it's supossed to go and pick a good shot! heck if you don't shoot a deer your not going to starve. Later,</p><p></p><p>Kirk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ksmirk, post: 835943, member: 880"] I just recalled a hunt several years back that I used a 223 and 55gr. V-Max bullet (I grabbed the wrong box of ammo so go easy on me) shot a doe at around 150 yards bang FLOP neck shot were talking text book shot! got up to her and had to let her bleed out, talk about dropping the spirits of a hunt! I felt like poo. That bullet while it hit where it was supposed to it blew up! that's why bullet choice is so important. The thing about a 22-250 is the speed and most didn't say all but most .224 caliber bullets are designed for varmints granted deer around my house are considered varmints they take a much stronger bullet, twist of barrel is an issue also. I have a 243 with 1-8 twist barrel to shoot the 107SMK's and it does great but push a Speer 100gr. or Sierra 100gr. to hard and they will never make the target! Great bullets but like everything it has it's limits. Would I shoot a deer with a 22-250? with the right bullet like the Sierra 55gr. GameKing sure I would! do I risk the chance of a not so human kill? Sure I do but I'd not think any more of a chance than with a 308! biggest thing is put the bullet where it's supossed to go and pick a good shot! heck if you don't shoot a deer your not going to starve. Later, Kirk [/QUOTE]
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