How many of ya shootin' a .223

Coulter · February 23, 2008, 04:38:23 PM

I was real close to picking one up today, but decided against it for now. Maybe tomorrow

Actually, I was going to pick up a Savage mod 10 but I thought it was chambered for .22-250. I already have a .22-250 but I wanted a bolt action instaed of a single shot. I also have a .223 single shot also, but I don't use it much. It is just a little gun that my dad gave to my daughter. (Its mine now

) So how is the .223 on coyotes. Should I just keep shooting my Ruger .22-250 or jump on that Savage?

Steve

Bob D · February 23, 2008, 06:14:04 PM

In my opinion the 22-250 is an excellent caliber for coyotes. I shoot a 223 in my ar 15 and it does fine but I like the 22-250 better . I wish I could get an ar15- 22-250.

Frogman · February 23, 2008, 06:21:30 PM

.223 AR-15 works perfect for me!

Jim

FinsnFur · February 25, 2008, 05:27:49 AM

Keep shooting the 22-250

The 223 is cheaper to shoot, but I feel the 22-250 will out perform it all day with a much flatter trajectory.
Just my opinion.

Coulter · February 25, 2008, 11:31:58 AM

Thanks for the input guys...I think I am going to pass on it for now. It is an good gun, but it isn't exactly what I want to pick up. I already have enough guns floating around here that won't fit into the cabinet. I have to get a safe reeeeal soon.

Steve

bushmaster · February 25, 2008, 08:40:17 PM

I really like what i've heard about the model 10. But i've given up on the .223 and now rely on the 6.8SPC. That .223 let me down too many times.

Coulter · February 25, 2008, 09:01:28 PM

Yeah, I haven't seen or heard any bad reviews about the Mod 10 either. It was very tempting, I think I could have got it for 5 bills. But I just couldn't justify it being a .223. I'm sure it is a tack driver, but I don't want to tack anything onto a coyote, I want to put him down and put him down quick...and consistently. Thanks for the info....

Steve

KySongDog · February 25, 2008, 10:43:47 PM

Quote from: Coulter on February 25, 2008, 09:01:28 PM
....... I want to put him down and put him down quick...and consistently.

Coulter

Have you considered a .243? Check this article out.

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/reloads/243_varmint_0513/

Semp

ATLRoach · February 27, 2008, 08:02:13 PM

Shoot both 223 and 243.. I like the 223 in the AR platform better than my 243.

LORDDAL · April 12, 2008, 08:11:35 PM

love my 223 bushmaster carbine ar one great shootin gun

Nelson · April 13, 2008, 03:18:27 AM

What about a .243 WSSM?

Nelson

Carolina Coyote · April 13, 2008, 08:45:05 AM

The 243 WSSM is a real flat shooting Gun, I have one in a Browing A-bolt and at 300 yards with a 75 grain V-max it drops about 5 1/2 inches, a real fun gun to shoot and will get the job done. cc

How many of ya shootin' a .223

ATLRoach