In a predator rifle what's more accurate 22-250 or 243?
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VarmintGuy
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Worker: The Model 7 is one of the few Remington bolt action Rifles I have not owned (as yet)!
But I have a bunch of experience with Remingtons in calibers 22-250 and 243!
These include Rifles I have owned and shot in Remington Models of 700, 40X, XR-100 and 788.
My answer to your question is going to be kind of vague though as basically EVERY Rifle is an INDIVIDUAL - as in all Model 7 Predators in caliber 22-250 Remington will not shoot equally as well (or equally as poorly?) - dittoes for those in 243 Winchester caliber.
So there is a bit of "luck" involved when a shooter buys a particular factory Rifle.
Having said these things I would tend to think the Model 7 Predators in 22-250 Remington would have a rather slight edge accuracy wise when considering a large number of these Rifles being compared to each other.
Case in point, I have two Remington 40X Rifles of the same vintage and same configuration - one is in 22-250 Remington and the other is in 243 Winchester calibers.
The 22-250 shoots ever so slightly better than the same Rifle in 243 Winchester caliber.
But I would not be surprised if the 243 Winchester had the edge in accuracy over the 22-250.
I wonder if it would be better to base your decision (caliber wise) on a more tangible set of criteria like ballistics or recoil or barrel life or intended useages, as I tend to think the accuracy potential of those two cartridges is very similar.
Best of luck with whichever you choose.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
But I have a bunch of experience with Remingtons in calibers 22-250 and 243!
These include Rifles I have owned and shot in Remington Models of 700, 40X, XR-100 and 788.
My answer to your question is going to be kind of vague though as basically EVERY Rifle is an INDIVIDUAL - as in all Model 7 Predators in caliber 22-250 Remington will not shoot equally as well (or equally as poorly?) - dittoes for those in 243 Winchester caliber.
So there is a bit of "luck" involved when a shooter buys a particular factory Rifle.
Having said these things I would tend to think the Model 7 Predators in 22-250 Remington would have a rather slight edge accuracy wise when considering a large number of these Rifles being compared to each other.
Case in point, I have two Remington 40X Rifles of the same vintage and same configuration - one is in 22-250 Remington and the other is in 243 Winchester calibers.
The 22-250 shoots ever so slightly better than the same Rifle in 243 Winchester caliber.
But I would not be surprised if the 243 Winchester had the edge in accuracy over the 22-250.
I wonder if it would be better to base your decision (caliber wise) on a more tangible set of criteria like ballistics or recoil or barrel life or intended useages, as I tend to think the accuracy potential of those two cartridges is very similar.
Best of luck with whichever you choose.
Hold into the wind
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beemanbeme
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Until the .222 came along, the 22-250 was THE bench rest rifle. I don't believe the .243 has ever been anything except a hybrid varmint/ deer rifle.
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roninflag
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22-250 or .243
the one with a krieger barrel and a shilen trigger. wwith factory barrel the 22-250 might be easier to find a good load. what are you going to shoot with it? targets?
the one with a krieger barrel and a shilen trigger. wwith factory barrel the 22-250 might be easier to find a good load. what are you going to shoot with it? targets?
Coyotes
It will primarily be a predator rifle and any varmints that try and attack me.But I'll also work up loads for it off the bench. I was at Cabala's Saturday in Reno NV. They had one it was lighter then a Savage predator. I just sold a Cooper Mod 22 in 22-250 AI.( Caught up in the Cooper craze I wish I never bought it) Off sand bags that rifle shot poorly. After less then 500 rnds gun smith said with his bore scope he saw sever throat erosion. I want some thing light with a magazine,but not a flimsy BBL
It will primarily be a predator rifle and any varmints that try and attack me.But I'll also work up loads for it off the bench. I was at Cabala's Saturday in Reno NV. They had one it was lighter then a Savage predator. I just sold a Cooper Mod 22 in 22-250 AI.( Caught up in the Cooper craze I wish I never bought it) Off sand bags that rifle shot poorly. After less then 500 rnds gun smith said with his bore scope he saw sever throat erosion. I want some thing light with a magazine,but not a flimsy BBL
Worker
If you are in Reno,Nevada looking at guns stop by Action Gun Works which is on the same road as the big Summit Racing Shop in Sparks,Nevada and have Randy Dierks build you a 6BR or 6Dasher on a Remington 700 action.
Accuracy is outstanding and the barrels will last atleast 2500 rounds.
Also we are holding the NBRSA 1,000 Yard Nationals at the Sacramento Shooting Facility which is just 2 hours away from Reno.You should stop by
and say hello and check out the guns.
Lynn aka Waterboy
If you are in Reno,Nevada looking at guns stop by Action Gun Works which is on the same road as the big Summit Racing Shop in Sparks,Nevada and have Randy Dierks build you a 6BR or 6Dasher on a Remington 700 action.
Accuracy is outstanding and the barrels will last atleast 2500 rounds.
Also we are holding the NBRSA 1,000 Yard Nationals at the Sacramento Shooting Facility which is just 2 hours away from Reno.You should stop by
and say hello and check out the guns.
Lynn aka Waterboy
Worker
If you already have a 6-284 on a short 700 action have Randy rebarrel it in 6 Dasher or 6BR for you.Get a 8 twist barrel in the contour of your choice and get ready for some great accuracy.
Randy had a 6-284 that held the 12 target agg record for about 3 years and the 6 Dasher he barreled for Bob Hoppe shot the smallest lightgun group ever fired at 600 yards.His wait times can be long at 6 months but his work is second to none.
Lynn aka Waterboy
If you already have a 6-284 on a short 700 action have Randy rebarrel it in 6 Dasher or 6BR for you.Get a 8 twist barrel in the contour of your choice and get ready for some great accuracy.
Randy had a 6-284 that held the 12 target agg record for about 3 years and the 6 Dasher he barreled for Bob Hoppe shot the smallest lightgun group ever fired at 600 yards.His wait times can be long at 6 months but his work is second to none.
Lynn aka Waterboy
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Montana Pete
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Which predators would be likely to attack you?
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beemanbeme
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Max Shaffer
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other thing being equal the rifle with the smaller case should be more accurate. The smaller powder charge creates less reaction when fired. But quality of barrel, workmanship etc all make things a toss up. Have an existing action rebarrelled with a custom barrel by a good smith for best results. Just my opinion. Max
other thing being equal the rifle with the smaller case should be more accurate. The smaller powder charge creates less reaction when fired. But quality of barrel, workmanship etc all make things a toss up. Have an existing action rebarrelled with a custom barrel by a good smith for best results. Just my opinion. Max
All other things being equal the smaller caliber (22/250) will be the most accurate.
Many years ago I saw a chart of the average accuracy from the custom shop 40X's and the smallest caliber was the most accurate and as the case capacity and bore size increased so did the size of the group.
It is pretty much a no-brainer that a quieter and less recoiling rifle is easier to shoot.
If you do go with the 243 try the 55 / 58 grain varmint bullets and find a powder that will give you the best velocity with the least amount of powder. I try to do that with all of my loads, if I can achieve acceptable accuracy with the combination of light bullets and high velocity with the most efficient powder.
drover
Many years ago I saw a chart of the average accuracy from the custom shop 40X's and the smallest caliber was the most accurate and as the case capacity and bore size increased so did the size of the group.
It is pretty much a no-brainer that a quieter and less recoiling rifle is easier to shoot.
If you do go with the 243 try the 55 / 58 grain varmint bullets and find a powder that will give you the best velocity with the least amount of powder. I try to do that with all of my loads, if I can achieve acceptable accuracy with the combination of light bullets and high velocity with the most efficient powder.
drover
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P Corncob Bob
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I want to buy the Remington model 7 Predator . 22"magnum contour bbl. So what has the most potential for accuracy 22-250 or 243
Worker:
In my experience of owning rifles and reloading both 22-250 and .243 in the past 25 years or so, the 22-250 is my choice for most potential for accuracy.
Others results may differ.
With Lapua cases available for .243 - and - Norma cases available for 22-250, reloading using Lapua cases may be the choice of many, but Norma cases are also of superior quality in my humble opinion.
I personally prefer slower burning powders for accuracy at a good velocity with barrel length at 26". If I were reloading for a Remington 7 Predator with a 20" barrel, a faster burning powder would be used.
Old Cob
Worker:
In my experience of owning rifles and reloading both 22-250 and .243 in the past 25 years or so, the 22-250 is my choice for most potential for accuracy.
Others results may differ.
With Lapua cases available for .243 - and - Norma cases available for 22-250, reloading using Lapua cases may be the choice of many, but Norma cases are also of superior quality in my humble opinion.
I personally prefer slower burning powders for accuracy at a good velocity with barrel length at 26". If I were reloading for a Remington 7 Predator with a 20" barrel, a faster burning powder would be used.
Old Cob
Just an FYI, Lapua is about ready to release 22-250 brass, annealed and everything. That would pretty much do it for me.