ricebasher302
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I've been noticing for some time now that the .243 Win. has taken some heat for a number of reasons. Obviously, it is one of the most popular calibers in North America, and happens to be the caliber I've used to kill many whitetail, mule deer and an elk.
I understand, however, that some believe it to be overbore, making it hard on barrels. Others have found that factory load velocity figures are grossly overstated and that in the small, handy rifles chambered for it, performance is anemic at best.
My question is not if these statements are true or not, but whether or not the same things can be said of one of the most popular varmint rounds, the .22-250 Rem. It seems that the two cartriges possess similar attributes. Is the .22-250 overbore? How does its real-world performance compare to advertised figures. How much advantage does it offer over a .223 for example?
I understand, however, that some believe it to be overbore, making it hard on barrels. Others have found that factory load velocity figures are grossly overstated and that in the small, handy rifles chambered for it, performance is anemic at best.
My question is not if these statements are true or not, but whether or not the same things can be said of one of the most popular varmint rounds, the .22-250 Rem. It seems that the two cartriges possess similar attributes. Is the .22-250 overbore? How does its real-world performance compare to advertised figures. How much advantage does it offer over a .223 for example?