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I think I want a 25-06 so I can use it to deer hunt if I want but is there anything about a 22-250 that makes it so much better to go ahead and make the investment? Thanks for the input
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Doe
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i think you'd be better off with the ought 6. it is as close to a light magnum that you can get. the .22-250 is best left for neck shots if you're trying for distance.
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Old Mossy Horns
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.243 just on ammo availability. Not likely to find either of these rounds at Wally World.
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Pope of Aldeer and Expert
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25-06 lot better for deer,22-250 for varmints.
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22.250 is devastating on small game if you like seeing things absolutely disintegrate get 22.250. If you wanna deer hunt some to better go with 25.06
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I vote .243. Varmit ammo is easy to come by. Kills deer just fine.
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Thanks for the inputs, Another question, what kind of scope for 22-250 for long distance shooting 300 yrds and longer ?
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Doe
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the best you can afford. leupold, zeiss, meopta. zeiss has the conquest 3-15x42. leupold in a 2.5-8x36.
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Model seven 22-250 with adjustable range scope. My uncle can hit them in the eye with the thing. Not me my uncle but still it even being possible is crazy accurate. I use a 270 short and pop them in the neck
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I have both and enjoy using them for different styles of hunting. The 22-250 is a great plot gun. If you have plenty of time to pick your shot, that's the gun to take. Cut overs & power lines will be better suited for the 25-06. A nice round with plenty of thump at a good distance. As with any gun...shot placement is the name of the game. I just enjoy the light recoil & being able to still be looking through the scope to see the animal react as the bullet hits
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Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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Thanks for the inputs, Another question, what kind of scope for 22-250 for long distance shooting 300 yrds and longer ? If you going longer than 300 go up to the 4.5-14 range, works great, I've shot to 800 with no problems and I am good for further.
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Some may disagree but I truly enjoy hunting with my 22-250 for deer..granted it's not going to leave the blood trail of most other caliber but I haven't had a single problem finding the deer I've shot in the shoulder most run barely 40-50yds neck shots they drop right there...but that's just my two cents and not saying the 06 is a bad choice either.
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