22 mag vs 22-250

[djenks11]

i am trying to pick between a 22mag and 22-250. More for just going out shooting than anything mabye shoot some coyotes in close enough. what are your thoughts

 

[Glockowner]

Huge difference between these rounds.

The 22 mag is just moderately more powerful than the 22lr. Ammo is cheap, and should be available at 15 bucks for 50.

The 22-250 is a high powered center-fire cartridge, and is a very flat shooting coyote popping round. Good for long range, but fairly expensive to shoot. Rounds cost around 20-30 bucks for 20.

 

[Colt556]

Sorta like trying to decide between a go cart and an Indy Car. The 22mag is a rimfire cartridge that you could use to plink, target shoot and hunt small game/varmints with for about $10/50 rounds whereas the 22/250 is a powerful, and LOUD, centerfire cartridge that could be used for larger varmints and target shooting but cost around $20 a box of 20. I'd go with the 22 mag for a general all around rifle. Plus you can get a hand gun in the same caliber if you want.

 

[BKExpress]

Net net, buy both.

 

[djenks11]

would like to buy both

 

[djenks11]

thanks for your replies

 

[42769vette]

apples and oranges

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Do you want to nail the coyotes at 100 yards or 500 ? Therein lies your answer.

 

[Colt556]

Try to find a CZ452 or 455 in 22 mag. They are great rifles and very accurate. The 455 gives you the option of swapping bbls to 22LR and 17HMR as well.

CZ-USA -> CZ 455 American

 

[djenks11]

will have to go and check that out thanks