opinions on 22-250?

[classie walkers]

I was just wondering about deer hunting with a 22-250?

[Multidigits]

With the proper bullets, it will be adequate. It's too small for really big bodied deer but will work on the little ones. Choose your loads wisely.

[GunCat]

While it is legal... the bullet weight you'll be using (45-60 grain) is generally too light for reliable knock down AND most 22-250 bullets are designed for varmint loads meaning the bullet itself fragments quickly and does not penetrate through much muscle or bone. You chance making a perfect shoulder shot only to have the deer escape with minimal wounds, or worse.... a slower lingering death with miles of tracking...:mad:


If you must use the 22-250 see if you can get a 50-55 Nosler Partition bullet. All in all a .243 with a 80-100 grain bullet designed for medium sized game will be a much better choice in a light recoiling rifle cartridge.

[mossyhorns]

Robert Ruark ("Use Enough Gun") didn't even like it on small, thin-skinned African plains game when it was introduced. One heck of a varmit caliber, though.

[kytrapper]

Federal makes a 60 gr. Nosler Partition factory round that my son has taken two very cleanly with. I wouldn't suggest any varmint type bullets for sure.

[Born to Hunt]

They'll do the job, but so will a rock if you hit him in the right spot and throw it hard enough! So, let's all get a rock...Seriously, in my opinion, they are too danged small. Be careful with the heavier weight bullets. Most varmint rifles in varmint calibers have a slower rate of twist and won't shoot heavier bullets that well. Try it before you take it.

FWIW I have an 11 year-old son who shot his first deer with a .223 Rem and so did my daughter, but I was there and I limited the trange to 40 yards and we waited for a broadside shot. I'm not trying to make up anyone's mind, but there is much better to choose from. Everyone is scared to death of recoil and causing their little fellars to start flinching because they know in their heart that they sometimes flinch! The best cure for it is trigger time! My 11 year-old now shoots a .308 Win with light loads. He started on a .22 and worked his way up. I'm not a big guy and he's not a big kid, but we shoot a lot and that is what it takes. I regularly shoot hot loads through a 6.75 lb rifle in 300 WSM. It packs a wallup, but I've spent the time learning to shoot it.

[300 Ultra Mag]

I loved mine, its all i used to use. Never had one get away with it, and it always penetrated. Would recommend it to anyone!!

[killer]

Great for yotes, alittle small for deer IMO.

[WINGMAN]

I hunt with a model 700 22-250, shooting 55 grain Remington PSP's and have never had a problem dropping a deer. My buddies use a .223 and sometimes a .222.

[SmokeyBear]

I've never used one for deer hunting myself, but my dad has dropped several nice bucks and does with his. He loves it. Shot placement is the key, but that's true with any weapon. If you feel comfortable with it, go for it in my opinion.

[hunterman1971]

the biggest deer i killed was shot with a 22-250 it was a neck shot

[45ACP]

Speer makes a deer bullet for the 22s 70 grain I believe.Aim at the point of the shoulder move the crosshairs 6 inches toward the head,dead in its tracks 99.9%.

[Jarhead]

We all know someone has killed deer with even a .22 short, but here's the catch. As responsible hunters its our responsibility to ensure that we do everything in our power to make a swift, clean kill. These small calibers will kill when placed properly, but what about when a marginal shot is made? This is where a larger caliber really comes in handy. Even though a bad shot was made if you're shooting something a little larger I believe you are much more likely to find your deer. My nephew, cousin and girl friend all three shoot .243s and I know they kill lots of deer, but I'm still not a big fan of them. They are all tired of hearing me preach about how important shot placement is. Just my 2 cents but for me the .243 is the minimum on deer.

[45ACP]

I certainly would not want anyone to think that I would advicate inhumaine hunting practices.In my experiance a well placed shot is the most important part of killing anything.I have seen too many deer cripled with the 30 calabers because of the bigger is better theory and just shooting at the deer.A well placed shot from a 222 is more deadley than a poor shot from a 300mag. In other words if you cant shoot what you brung stay on the porch.

[WINGMAN]

Amen to that brotha!!!!!:D