northeastshooter Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 i no this has probly been done over and over but just on filling my fac out have put down for 22lr and 17hmr for vermin but could do with a fox cal aswell possibly range work aswell i was thinking about .223? should this be ok or is there amore suitable cal out there for my needs thanks for any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 you won't go wrong with a .223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastshooter Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 thanks nickbeardo did u get the heater fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 People I no can't recommend a 22-250 highly enough that's what I'll hopefully be getting Rgds sx3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 If its for range use aswell stick with the 223. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 yes thanks - finally managed to get a hole thorough the wall (wish i planned the heater first!) there are pros and cons for both 22-250 and .223, and numerous threads if you do a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 If its for range use aswell stick with the 223. Totally agree with Luckyshot. If you plan to do range work you won't go far wrong with a 223. Sources of factory ammo can be found that wont break the bank and its an accurate round, flat shooting and will do the job fine on Fox. If on the other hand you were only going to be shooting Fox then i would say 22/250 . Even flater shooting than the 223 and packing more punch but not recommended for range work. Reasons. Basically, ammo costs more than 223,either to buy factory rounds or to reload and secondly its a hotter round with more velocity which in a range situation because of the number of rounds you'll be firing could result in premature barrel wear. Also i think you would find that the barrel will become quite hot which will lead to accuracy problems. Some of the lads on here could probably think of more reasons why the 22/250 is not really a range round but i've given you a few. So to sum up i would defo stick with the 223. A lovely sweet and flat shooting calibre that will do want you want it to do. And the 22/250 another fantastic round and a one i've been a fan of for a long time but just not as suitable taking into account your needs ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigeonEater Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 I will also vouch for the .223 with .22-250 a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 I've shot a 223 at 800 m in Germany and it nocked down steel plates at that range and only a 28 click adjustment from a 100 m zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastshooter Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 thanks 223 has gone onto the fac just wait and see what they say naw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) There is no answer to your question, FAR more detail is required. If you are looking for range work as well be careful of the 22-250, on many ranges, Bisley included, the 22-250 is banned! .223 is more versatile and less noisy. If you want more grunt consider a .243 over the 22-250 and it's ALL deer legal as well! Edited May 11, 2012 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastshooter Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 range use is a possability in the future but not a100% the main usage within the next two years will be fox shooting im holding off going any higher as it will be my first fac abd i have no need to cull deer at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 range use is a possability in the future but not a100% the main usage within the next two years will be fox shooting im holding off going any higher as it will be my first fac abd i have no need to cull deer at the moment. Hmmmm, given what you've just said i might be tempted to think again. Dekers has made a valid point and its certainly what made me choose the 243. You say you have no Deer to cull at the moment but i bet when you get into centre fire rifles you will fancy a stalk at some stage. Now thats not a problem if its just the odd one because many estates have a rifle you can legally borrow. Remember you can legally stalk Munjac and Chinese Water deer in England with a 22 C/F but not Roe,however you can stalk Roe in Scotland with a 22 C/F. But a 243 is a good allround calibre that will do everything including Fox and is Deer legal so you can use one gun for everything you wish to shoot so to speak. Also dont think that you wont be granted 243 but a 223 you will. Thats not always the case. theres alot more to it than that. Have a chat with your FEO. Is your land already cleared as well? Dont be surprised though if they put a mentoring condition on your FAC if you have no C/F experience. I'm not saying they will but they might. Having said that if you're sure you have no Deer to cull or indeed you have no fancy for stalking in the future then again the 223 is a good choice. Remember also that a 243 is again not really a range round the same as a 22/250. Hope this gives you some food for thought though ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I went for a 223 and I havnt regretted it once!! It's a fantastic round and if you look around you can find the rounds quite cheap, and if in the future I want to have a go at the paper punching then I already have a calibre suitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 .223 is a good foxing round and will do most foxing jobs. If you want to extend the range further then a .22-250 is great, it's very flat shooting and hard hitting. If ever you could possibly want to shoot deer I'd opt for a .243 over the .22-250, they are almost the same except the .243 is legal on all deer. For range work I'd go for the .223, cheaper ammo, less heat and less barrel wear - that can be an issue with a .243. It really comes down to the distances you intend to shoot at, and whether you want to shoot deer, and how much range work you plan to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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