WvBowhunterKE Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I just got this gun this year, People say it is a good and reliable gun for a newer hunter. I hope one of you has a little experience with this gun...Any help would be appreciated. Stay safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilcrackshot Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 Good gun for coyotes and varmints but no experiance with it on deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 Well I hope I can get one this year with it...Thanks.. Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 i use it for gophers and yotes n stuff... it will work good if u shoot deer between the eyes... u gotta be awful close tho... idk bout long distance shots on deer with it? if it was itd have to be a real good shot i think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 ummm i wouldnt be shooting deer with it ...unless head shots, but thats pretty redneck right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 Ok...forget the "head" shots and the "between the eyes" shots! You just made your target much smaller and alot more room for error! I use a .22-250 for varmints...however, you shoot a deer behind the front shoulder...it will kill that deer just as dead as any other "deer" rifle. That being said....practice alot....the gun will do the job as long as the shooter does their part. Personally I think there are better choices for deer...but the .22-250 will work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 Didn't know you could shoot deer with this caliber? I have a .243 and thought that was the smallest you could shoot deer with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 22.250 is on the small side for deer, especially the bigger Odocoileus virginianus borealis that we have here in Ohio. I'd use the heaviest bullet that I could find for that caliber, like over 70 or 80 grains if I could find it. I have a buddy that shoots 40 grains for woodchucks with his 22.250. I don't know what the biggest bullet is for the 22.250, but I would try and find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 [ QUOTE ] Didn't know you could shoot deer with this caliber? I have a .243 and thought that was the smallest you could shoot deer with. [/ QUOTE ] It depends on the state. Some states have a minimum caliber, some say any centerfire. Check the laws. Is it a good choice for deer? No. Sure some will say my ________ (friend, dad, co-worker, buddy, blah blah blah) has used them for XX years and has killed XX deer with it. I have killed deer with a .22 lr does that make it a good choice? No. The .22-250 Remington is and was designed as a varmint cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Re: 22.250 I would not hunt deer with a 22-250. It is not meant for deer sized game, and should not be used for it imho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 good gun for small critters, not a deer gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 In perfect conditions it will kill a deer. IN reality i think it would be irresponsible to take that gun out deer hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 Like the others said, in perfect conditions it'll bring one down, but it is a bit on the small side for deer. I use a .22-250 for groundhogs, coyotes and timberwolves and it is a GREAT gun for that, but I'd stick to something a bit bigger for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 [ QUOTE ] I would not hunt deer with a 22-250. It is not meant for deer sized game, and should not be used for it imho! [/ QUOTE ] Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 do the deer a favor and do not use it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 [ QUOTE ] Didn't know you could shoot deer with this caliber? I have a .243 and thought that was the smallest you could shoot deer with. [/ QUOTE ] There was a boy here a couple years back that dropped a doe with a neck shot with a .17 HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 Better check your game laws. I know here the law says the minimum is .24 caliber. Personally I would not use it on a deer here or anywhere if it were legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 This is a fine deer caliber on broadside and quartering away shots. They have started making bonded bullets for this caliber and they perform well from all I have seen. Sure it may not have the "knock down" power of the larger rounds, but until we figure out how to shoot something the size of a brick over 2000fps...everything kill is from suffication, blood loss, or spinal injury. This caliber just makes shots have to be "higher quality" and the shooter needs to take a serious look at what bullet. I would recommend something like federals 55 grain sierra gameking or winchesters 64 grain soft point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 It's a popular caliber in montana for mulies. (At least it used to be.) If it will drop a mulie it will take ANY whitetail. I wouldn't use one but if you do try to find a barnes x or a nosler partition loading for it. Somewhere around 60-65 grns. If you go heavier than that you may lose accuracy as most 22-250 don't have the proper twist rate to stabilize really heavy bullets. Make sure your not buying varmint loads. Most of the 250 loads are designed for varmints because it is a varmint gun. You wont have the proper penetration you'll need for deer sized game. Make sure you DO NOT follow this head shot advise. Boiler room only. Broadside only. Make sure it's even legal. As some others have stated it's not legal everywhere. I think your limiting yourself and I would really go with a heavier cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 I shot my first rifle kill just yesterday with a .22-250. Shooting a single shot, so I had to make the first shot count (as I always do...). Put it right behind the shoulder, he didn't run 50 yards, got wobbly and went down. I was skeptical at first, but knew it would do it's job if I did mine. Not every shot is a good one though, which is the reason it would not be my number 1 choice. It did do a number on the lungs though, I must say.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 If I were you, I'd go to the local Wal-mart and pick up a Winchester model 94 .30-30 lever action. They have it for roughly $300. You're not going to have as much distance but you'll have a heck of a good gun for short to medium range. Top it with a good scope like I do and any whitetail within 200 yards is one dead deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: 22.250 I killed many deer with .222 Savage years ago in WV. Don't listen to folks who say it's too little. Go hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Re: 22.250 tyshee has it right. check your states game laws. a 24 cal. is generally minimum. but, even if it's legal, it's really too light. i saw sluggos comment on the 17 cal. hmr. it can be done. what is never discussed is all the animals that are shot and die later, never to be recovered. so, just couple ethics with the laws, and use your best judgement. same as we do in all of the hunting world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullfan Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: 22.250 I love my 250. have killed a bunch of deer with it. But the room for error in very small. I would not recomend it for deer hunting for novice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: 22.250 I have a friend that shoots a Rem 700 22-250.He shoot a 55 grain bullet.He has never lost a deer.He has a wall full of big bucks he has taken over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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