I just got my new 22-250 and I've been researching my different options for ammunition. Everyone certainly has there favorite coyote loads!
For now I will be using only factory loads probably at or near 55 grains. I will often be hunting from the top of our hillside down into a crop field. This will mostly be predator hunting, but likely groundhog too for more shooting practice.
My question comes because I'd like to understand the difference in ricochet potential for a soft point round vs. ballistic tipped ammunition? My back drop is completely clear and my property extends well into the next hillside but I wanted to minimize the chances of ricochet as much as possible. Would there be a difference between the two (say Hornandy V-Max vs Hornandy SP) if they were to strike the ground in this field?
Please trust me that I have been hunting many years and understand the aspects of identifying whats behind my target, hunting safety, etc... I just don't have experience with a rifle as we are mostly shooting shotgun slugs and muzzle loaders in Ohio.
Thank you!!
