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DA lot depends on the bullet choice. Barnes bullets in a 22-250 might be a good choice on small antelope. The make tiny holes in...
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DSince a .243 is on the table I would toss the 22-250. The .243 would work. Since you mentioned she can shoot a .270 I think that is best...
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DDelRock83 reacted to Happy Myles's post in the thread 22-250 and 243 for "small" plains game with
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I have used a wonderful 22-250 for decades on varmits and long distance ground squirrels wearing out a couple barrels in the process... -
DI have used a .22-250 for the following animals, Steenbok, Reedbuck, Red Lechwe, Warthog, and Tsessebe Just shoot behind the shoulder...
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DSome suggestions here are illegal calibers for certain game......why would one want to use an illegal caliber? Sell the 243 and buy a...
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DThe standard twist for the 22/250 can't handle a heavy enough bullet. A custom fast twist barrel would be needed but still can't...
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DDelRock83 replied to the thread Practicing with the 416 Ruger cartridge.II How is the ammo availability in africa for the ruger medium/big bores....and can PH's order ammo beforehand if requested and paid...
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DDelRock83 replied to the thread 22-250 and 243 for "small" plains game.F- it, honey just hit it with the 30-06 we'll worry bout the numb shoulder and the laceration on your forehead when we get home....
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DMy 308 win with a silencer kicks less than my Sako 243 that is un Supressed Most outfitters have a Supressed .308 or something in that...
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D243 Win hand loaded with Barnes 80 gr TTSX at 3375 fps and you have a great load for any of the medium sized and smaller PG animals...
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DI would say no to the 22-250. The small antelopes like Steinbok you would tear them in half. Impala would be marginal. The .243 would...
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DDelRock83 reacted to CADDIE5's post in the thread Practicing with the 416 Ruger cartridge with Like.
My Winchester model 70 375ruger weighs 10.3# with 1-6×24 scope. Recoil is similar to 12ga 2.75 or 3" deer slugs
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DDelRock83 reacted to akrifleman's post in the thread Practicing with the 416 Ruger cartridge with Like.
A 6.3lb 375 Ruger will teach you more flinch more than a proper 416 (ie in your words, more gun that you can shoot) My wife shoots the...
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DDelRock83 reacted to 1:66 twiste@d's post in the thread Practicing with the 416 Ruger cartridge with Like.
I have owned two 375 ruger, first was a ruger Hawkeye. Wonderful shooter. The one I still have is a Mossberg Patriot. Not so fun, I had...
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DHello everyone hope everyone is doing well I was just thinking about a scenario whereas I was talking to my wife about joining me on a...