.223, 22-250, or .243 which one is better for Predators

Originally Posted By: warpig602Im surprised nobody has mentioned "shot placement" or "if I do my part" yet.

I did, "But properly placed well constructed bullets to the vitals will kill without exception, no matter a 243 or 458."

and also said that i wouldnt recommend shooting elk with a 243 to anyone. explain how that statement is incorrect.
 
I'm outta here too..it would take me days to explain why the 243 is marginal on deer past 300 yards...happy hunting VA...no harm done.
 
I live in Texas and use a .243 for everything here, it never disappoints. If you have the opportunity at other game than yotes it will be a better choice than the 22's
 
Quote:Kinda new to Predator Hunting killed Coyotes on the farm but no hunting for them until just lately now hooked I want to get a new gun thinking AR narrowed down to 3 calibers 223, 22-250, and .243 wanted to get some advice on each. Thanks

Welcome to Predator Masters MoDOThunter.
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To answer your question, in the three chamberings you mention, and in an AR platform: In the lighter and less expensive AR15, .223 is the only one available (of your three). There are of course other chamberings available as well, including the .243WSSM.

You can get a .243 in the AR10 (heavier, more expensive rifle). There have been 22-250s made in the AR10, but they seem to suffer from feeding problems and aren't generally recommended.

If you aren't looking for a multi-purpose rifle (coyote/deer/elk/elephant
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) a .223 is cheaper than the others and will do just fine. There are probably more coyotes killed with .223s than with all other chamberings combined.
 
Originally Posted By: nmleonQuote:Kinda new to Predator Hunting killed Coyotes on the farm but no hunting for them until just lately now hooked I want to get a new gun thinking AR narrowed down to 3 calibers 223, 22-250, and .243 wanted to get some advice on each. Thanks

Welcome to Predator Masters MoDOThunter.
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To answer your question, in the three chamberings you mention, and in an AR platform: In the lighter and less expensive AR15, .223 is the only one available (of your three). There are of course other chamberings available as well, including the .243WSSM.

You can get a .243 in the AR10 (heavier, more expensive rifle). There have been 22-250s made in the AR10, but they seem to suffer from feeding problems and aren't generally recommended.

If you aren't looking for a multi-purpose rifle (coyote/deer/elk/elephant
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) a .223 is cheaper than the others and will do just fine. There are probably more coyotes killed with .223s than with all other chamberings combined.


I doubt that.
 
naw..wife decided she could go get it on her own..why ?? what part do you need explained?
 
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Originally Posted By: rodngunnaw..wife decided she could go get it on her own..why ?? what part do you need explained?

It's very entertaining when someone thinks they know it all!! LMFAO!!
 
beats me..the guy got confused about the 243 on deer and hogs and it went south from there..didnt feel like explaining the do's and donts of the 243 past 300 yards on deer..ps..I thought you said BYE and not a moment to soon ?/
 
I LIED!!!!!!11 I REALLY WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CALIBERS THAT I DON'T HAVE. GUESS I GOT CAUGHT UP IN THE THROWIN' CONTEST
 
Just bought a new 243 barrel for the Encore for the 0-300 range for coyotes. If I need more distance than that or for deer I will put the 308 barrel on. Oops did I bring another barrel chamber into this?

Its all good boys the main thing is hunt what you got and enjoy the time you have.....No one chamber excells at everything and knowone is right about everything...
 
To the OP..

I use rifles chambered for each of the cartridges you mention as calling rifles.
Starting with the .223, I've found that it's marginal for use on large coyotes. I've shot several inside 100 yards, scoring solid shoulder hits, only to have them get up and leave. Also the majority of coyotes I've shot with my .223 AR spin and bite until I can shoot them again. I would limit my shots on coyotes to under 200 yards, and stay off shoulders.
.22-250, is a very solid cartridge for coyotes. I shoot the same bullet from my .22-250 as I shoot from my .223, and have no problem with spinners or runners. My .22-250 has the energy to push bullets through shoulders and penetrate to vitals. I also like that I can hold on fur out to 300 yards with my .22-250.
.243 Winchester is very similar in performance to my .22-250 with an edge in all out killing power on coyotes. It doesn't shoot quit as flat as the .22-250 but it's not difficult to keep it on coyotes out to 300 yards. I've messed up more coyotes with my .243 than with the other two calibers but 80% of the time it's fur friendly enough that I could keep the hides. As for energy at over 300 yards? I shot one 4 years ago at 430 yards and hit it in the rear hip. The 85 grain HPBT left a fist size exit. I recovered that coyote after it drug itself into a nearby waterway. I don't believe a .223 would have even slowed it down with the same hit at that range.
I find myself using my .22-250 more often than the other two cartridges but would just as quickly pull out my .243. I've pretty much stopped using a .223 for a calling rilfe, even going to a 6.8 SPC AR as a calling AR.
 
Hey thanks every body i will really take all your thoughts into consideration I am sorry if I did start a pissing contest and good hunting to all of you
 
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