what would you get?

grubbylabs · March 6, 2010, 11:21 PM

If you could not get a 223 or 22-250 what would you get for varmint and or Yote hunting?

10-96 · March 6, 2010, 11:34 PM

.243 in a heartbeat. I roll my own, so cost isn't all that worrisome for 55 or 58gr loads. The only thing with larger or heavier chamberings is that it's not as easy to keep your shots within your scope (seein where you hit). It tends to buck the wind a might better than my friends .204. But that is a mighty fine ctg also.

1chig · March 7, 2010, 12:37 PM

22-250 imo, but either would be fine. i just like the 250..

James R. Burke · March 7, 2010, 12:47 PM

With those choices the 22-250. But I would look at the .243 also. There all good for what you want.

TRguy · March 7, 2010, 12:48 PM

.243 even if you could get 22.250 or 223......more versatile if you want to do something else with it, and like it has already said isn't as vulnerable to wind.

fisherman66 · March 7, 2010, 12:50 PM

204 Ruger if dedicated for pure varmint hunting
243 Win for a general walk around rifle.
I'd probably pass on the excellent, but expensive 220 Swift.

Buzzcook · March 7, 2010, 12:58 PM

.204 Ruger. Incredibly fun cartridge.

Art Eatman · March 7, 2010, 02:17 PM

The OP implies no little bitties, so I'd go with a .243. I've found that the 55-grain bullet does quite nicely on poor, innocent prairie dogs. Well, nicely for me; not nicely for them. Depends on whose viewpoint...

XDM9mm · March 7, 2010, 02:30 PM

.204 ruger+1

10-96 · March 7, 2010, 03:15 PM

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innocent prairie dogs

I really don't think they're all that innocent! My gut instincts tell me they're out there hunkered down in their wee little holes plottin and scheming on me behind my back. Oh yeah, they're out there, they're plottin, and they're hatin... that's how they roll.

L_Killkenny · March 7, 2010, 03:25 PM

.204

LK

matt_3479 · March 7, 2010, 03:52 PM

Since my neighbor reloads i think i would through a 220 swift into the mix

Big_Bullet · March 7, 2010, 05:12 PM

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I really don't think they're all that innocent! My gut instincts tell me they're out there hunkered down in their wee little holes plottin and scheming on me behind my back. Oh yeah, they're out there, they're plottin, and they're hatin... that's how they roll.

I laughed so hard.

Cheapshooter · March 7, 2010, 05:17 PM

1. 204 Ruger
2. 220 Swift
3. 243 Winchester

I didn't mention my own varment rifle because although it is a little more powerful than a 243, (like 30-06 is to 308) it got nosed out in popularity by the 243. 6M/M Remington.

golfballshootr · March 7, 2010, 05:31 PM

Assuming a small caliber is a viable choice, I would go with the .220 Swift. Love it, but is more expensive than either the .223 or the .22-250, to buy new loads or to reload, (brass wise), I know, before I get hit over the head, the bullets are all compatible!

But if looking for versatility and still readily available almost anywhere, I would definitely say the .243.

ARDogman · March 7, 2010, 05:49 PM

I chose the 204 even when all options were available. My next addition will be a 243.

1chig · March 7, 2010, 05:59 PM

sorry i missunderstood the question

i like the 220 swift then would be 204 or the 243. I also like the .17 but not sure how it would do in your situation, but the are fun to shoot

sc928porsche · March 8, 2010, 06:35 AM

Choice between the 223 and the 22-250? Without hesitation, I would opt for the 22-250.

hagar · March 8, 2010, 10:43 AM

204 Ruger, it wasn't available when I was calling coyotes 10 years ago, but it would be my first pick today.

greyson97 · March 8, 2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

really don't think they're all that innocent! My gut instincts tell me they're out there hunkered down in their wee little holes plottin and scheming on me behind my back. Oh yeah, they're out there, they're plottin, and they're hatin... that's how they roll.

just like the Viet cong

Art Eatman · March 8, 2010, 12:41 PM

If grubbylabs is just considering alternative itty-bitties to the .223 and .22-250, I figure that there ain't no flies on either the .204 or the Swift.

Anybody tried this new version of Remington's .17 centerfire? I've read that it doesn't foul barrels like the original effort.

Buzzcook · March 8, 2010, 01:42 PM

Another option is the .222 Remington. Lots of people like that round.

uncyboo · March 8, 2010, 01:50 PM

Of the 2 you asked about, the 22-250. I am really liking the Ruger 204 though......

mrawesome22 · March 8, 2010, 02:28 PM

22-250Rem.

**Mike Irwin** · March 8, 2010, 02:33 PM

.250 Savage

6mm Remington

.243 Winchester

.204 Ruger

.222 Remington Magnum

.220 Swift

.225 Winchester

March 6, 2010, 11:21 PM	#1
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	what would you get? If you could not get a 223 or 22-250 what would you get for varmint and or Yote hunting? __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

March 6, 2010, 11:34 PM	#2
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,160	.243 in a heartbeat. I roll my own, so cost isn't all that worrisome for 55 or 58gr loads. The only thing with larger or heavier chamberings is that it's not as easy to keep your shots within your scope (seein where you hit). It tends to buck the wind a might better than my friends .204. But that is a mighty fine ctg also. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

March 7, 2010, 12:37 PM	#3
1chig Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: central missouri Posts: 246	22-250 imo, but either would be fine. i just like the 250.. __________________ those who anger you are those who control you!!!!

March 7, 2010, 12:48 PM	#5
TRguy Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2008 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 682	.243 even if you could get 22.250 or 223......more versatile if you want to do something else with it, and like it has already said isn't as vulnerable to wind. __________________ Two is One, One is None

March 7, 2010, 12:50 PM	#6
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,688	204 Ruger if dedicated for pure varmint hunting 243 Win for a general walk around rifle. I'd probably pass on the excellent, but expensive 220 Swift. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

March 7, 2010, 12:47 PM	#4
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	With those choices the 22-250. But I would look at the .243 also. There all good for what you want.

March 7, 2010, 12:58 PM	#7
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	.204 Ruger. Incredibly fun cartridge.

March 7, 2010, 02:17 PM	#8
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	The OP implies no little bitties, so I'd go with a .243. I've found that the 55-grain bullet does quite nicely on poor, innocent prairie dogs. Well, nicely for me; not nicely for them. Depends on whose viewpoint...

March 7, 2010, 02:30 PM	#9
XDM9mm Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2010 Posts: 4	.204 ruger+1

March 7, 2010, 03:25 PM	#11
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,676	.204 LK

March 7, 2010, 03:52 PM	#12
matt_3479 Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Posts: 117	Since my neighbor reloads i think i would through a 220 swift into the mix

March 7, 2010, 05:17 PM	#14
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	1. 204 Ruger 2. 220 Swift 3. 243 Winchester I didn't mention my own varment rifle because although it is a little more powerful than a 243, (like 30-06 is to 308) it got nosed out in popularity by the 243. 6M/M Remington.

March 7, 2010, 05:31 PM	#15
golfballshootr Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 185	Assuming a small caliber is a viable choice, I would go with the .220 Swift. Love it, but is more expensive than either the .223 or the .22-250, to buy new loads or to reload, (brass wise), I know, before I get hit over the head, the bullets are all compatible! But if looking for versatility and still readily available almost anywhere, I would definitely say the .243.

March 7, 2010, 05:49 PM	#16
ARDogman Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Eastern South Dakota Posts: 247	I chose the 204 even when all options were available. My next addition will be a 243.

March 7, 2010, 05:59 PM	#17
1chig Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: central missouri Posts: 246	sorry i missunderstood the question i like the 220 swift then would be 204 or the 243. I also like the .17 but not sure how it would do in your situation, but the are fun to shoot __________________ those who anger you are those who control you!!!!

March 8, 2010, 06:35 AM	#18
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	Choice between the 223 and the 22-250? Without hesitation, I would opt for the 22-250. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

March 8, 2010, 10:43 AM	#19
hagar Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2000 Location: Colombia, SC Posts: 745	204 Ruger, it wasn't available when I was calling coyotes 10 years ago, but it would be my first pick today. __________________ I don't have time for busy people

March 8, 2010, 12:41 PM	#21
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	If grubbylabs is just considering alternative itty-bitties to the .223 and .22-250, I figure that there ain't no flies on either the .204 or the Swift. Anybody tried this new version of Remington's .17 centerfire? I've read that it doesn't foul barrels like the original effort.

March 8, 2010, 01:42 PM	#22
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Another option is the .222 Remington. Lots of people like that round.

March 8, 2010, 01:50 PM	#23
uncyboo Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2008 Location: Shelby, MT Posts: 1,013	Of the 2 you asked about, the 22-250. I am really liking the Ruger 204 though......

March 8, 2010, 02:28 PM	#24
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	22-250Rem.

March 8, 2010, 02:33 PM	#25
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	.250 Savage 6mm Remington .243 Winchester .204 Ruger .222 Remington Magnum .220 Swift .225 Winchester __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.