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Author Topic: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?  (Read 527 times)

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.22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« on: July 12, 2009, 07:38:16 PM »
got a .22-250 with 55 grain soft points which seem to do a great job on yotes for me.  but reading more about 6mm rifles being better for stopping power if wounded so they don't get into a heavy swamp or hole before bleeding out.  what is everyone's opinion on this?


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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2009, 12:35:08 AM »
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got a .22-250 with 55 grain soft points which seem to do a great job on yotes for me.  but reading more about 6mm rifles being better for stopping power if wounded so they don't get into a heavy swamp or hole before bleeding out.  what is everyone's opinion on this?


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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2009, 08:06:03 AM »
I can't imagine a 22-250 not putting a yote down...if the shot placement is good....  I'd think you wouldn't need a 6mm unless you're realy looking at a longer range shot.
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2009, 10:53:20 PM »
Yeah these guys said it. If you feel comfortable with the shot then you should be good.
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2009, 08:05:57 AM »
I personally like my .243(6mm) any better nah if you dont hit em right it dont matter if you do hit em right its all over, whatever you like, the 6mm is just a little more versatile for other things, .22 is mainly varmint caliber only IMO.
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2009, 04:26:48 PM »
I use a Bushmaster Varminteer in 223 caliber for coyote hunting. It shoots out to 300yds pretty good. I do my own reloading. Also have the new Remington R-25 which is in the 243 caliber, I have not started to reload for that one yet. I think that the 223 still seems to be a little more accurate.
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2009, 10:04:37 PM »
I think 22-250 is the ultimate varmint caliber.  6mm is a great versatile round, but strictly speaking of yote hunting I would stick with the 22-250 or 223.
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2009, 10:26:06 PM »
Nothing wrong with a .22 mag scoped rifle.
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 03:28:01 PM »
i use a 22 250 with a good scope they are awsome  good at 400 yards
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 03:35:41 PM »
the groundhog you see in pic was shoot with 22 250 at 200 yards in the head --09--0
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Re: .22 caliber varmmit rifles vs. 6mm rifles-which is better for yotes?
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22.250 gets my vote. Kills them dead dead dead out past my shooting ability --09--0
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