Thread: 22-250

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Thanks for the info always wanted to give a 22-250 a go & if I get one for her technically it wont be mine , only down side to it she is a lefty & il need a bigger cabinet ! so what would be a maximum range for deer ? iv shot a couple at around 200 with the 223 but wouldn't be game to take it much further.

Max range on deer is [as per any caliber] a function of bullet selection and shooter ability to place it on target.
The dilemma with any varmint setup is that you typically select a lighter construction bullet for max explosiveness on small game, which will be totally ineffective on larger animals. You can carry a couple of rounds with heavier, more solidly constructed projectiles with you just in case you run into something bigger, but you then have the issue of differing ballistics which will limit your max range unless you are well practiced with the two loads and can compensate for the different points of impact.

Alternatively, if you are setting it up for medium size game, and you are shooting heavier pills exclusively, then you have way more options which will be very effective on the likes of goats/deer. Something to consider here though is barrel twist rate. Typically the .22-250 twist rates are optimized for the lighter varmint projectiles. If you want to shoot heavy, select your twist rate carefully.