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22-250 vs 243 vs 257
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<blockquote data-quote="Hunter 257W" data-source="post: 4980171" data-attributes="member: 12277"><p>I'd go with the 257 (I assume this is a 257 Roberts??) if deer was my intended game. Bigger works better than trying to use a varmint cartridge for something they never were intended for. I know that 22 bullets have changed a lot in recent years and there are several 22 bullets that are considered "Controlled Expansion" style and will work. BUT you are stretching the capability too close to the breaking point for me when you go after deer with any 22 centerfire. Now if you want a coyote or groundhog rifle, the 22-250 is one of the best. I love mine for that purpose - it was the 1st 22 centerfire I ever bought.</p><p></p><p> The 243 is a good compromise round that will do both varmint and deer duty but I'd pass on account of the NEF rifle with the other cartridges being available in bolt actions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hunter 257W, post: 4980171, member: 12277"] I'd go with the 257 (I assume this is a 257 Roberts??) if deer was my intended game. Bigger works better than trying to use a varmint cartridge for something they never were intended for. I know that 22 bullets have changed a lot in recent years and there are several 22 bullets that are considered "Controlled Expansion" style and will work. BUT you are stretching the capability too close to the breaking point for me when you go after deer with any 22 centerfire. Now if you want a coyote or groundhog rifle, the 22-250 is one of the best. I love mine for that purpose - it was the 1st 22 centerfire I ever bought. The 243 is a good compromise round that will do both varmint and deer duty but I'd pass on account of the NEF rifle with the other cartridges being available in bolt actions. [/QUOTE]
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