Looking at all the "stats" posted. One thing is for sure even with foot pounds of energy the 22-250 has more killing power at distance than the .204 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
And that's without adding in momentum, where the heavier grain wins /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
Also someone made note to me that "I am comparing the heavy range of the 22-250 to the light range of the .204"
Not so. I am comparing what is shot most from each. My 22-250 will shoot a 60 grain pretty well(as well as most .204's shoot 40's). Those who own a 1-12 twist 250 (Savage...pretty common gun btw, etc.) type. may use a heavier grain yet.
The point you missed silver fox is that I do like the .204 But, in my oppinion and oppinions is all this is by any of us, including yourself and your vast shooting knowledge.
Your pushing it pretty far to compare in most area's and it's missing in killing power(big time...) and probably (not sure) penetration because it splats with it twist rate (your the rifle scientist let me know........your "oppinion").
BTW, I was being civil and found the topic some what interesting. I did take offence to some of your comments on reading etc. and assumptions made yet high regards for yourself. I bow to your greatness /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif
silver fox - BTW you sure did put words and assumptions in my mouth for me. Read my lips....I do like the .204 for one all around varmint predator rifle I like the 22-250 better. I do not think anyone needs more than one varmint, predator center fire rifle other than for playing around. And yes, I have shot the .204 enough. I only want one center fire for all varmints and predators the 22-250 fills the role best for what I do and I like to shoot long distance as far as varmint class rifles best.
The .204 is not getting "short changed" as someone thought. But, in my oppinion it is not the "one rifle" or "best of class" varmint caliber that I would choose and some want to beleive either. For a non-reloader the 22-250 is best. For someone who wants varmint/predator class killing power at long distance the .243, swift and 22-250 are best the .204 does not have the same class of smack with it's 40 grain at long distance the others do.
And that's without adding in momentum, where the heavier grain wins /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
Also someone made note to me that "I am comparing the heavy range of the 22-250 to the light range of the .204"
Not so. I am comparing what is shot most from each. My 22-250 will shoot a 60 grain pretty well(as well as most .204's shoot 40's). Those who own a 1-12 twist 250 (Savage...pretty common gun btw, etc.) type. may use a heavier grain yet.
The point you missed silver fox is that I do like the .204 But, in my oppinion and oppinions is all this is by any of us, including yourself and your vast shooting knowledge.
Your pushing it pretty far to compare in most area's and it's missing in killing power(big time...) and probably (not sure) penetration because it splats with it twist rate (your the rifle scientist let me know........your "oppinion").
BTW, I was being civil and found the topic some what interesting. I did take offence to some of your comments on reading etc. and assumptions made yet high regards for yourself. I bow to your greatness /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif
silver fox - BTW you sure did put words and assumptions in my mouth for me. Read my lips....I do like the .204 for one all around varmint predator rifle I like the 22-250 better. I do not think anyone needs more than one varmint, predator center fire rifle other than for playing around. And yes, I have shot the .204 enough. I only want one center fire for all varmints and predators the 22-250 fills the role best for what I do and I like to shoot long distance as far as varmint class rifles best.
The .204 is not getting "short changed" as someone thought. But, in my oppinion it is not the "one rifle" or "best of class" varmint caliber that I would choose and some want to beleive either. For a non-reloader the 22-250 is best. For someone who wants varmint/predator class killing power at long distance the .243, swift and 22-250 are best the .204 does not have the same class of smack with it's 40 grain at long distance the others do.
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