Nanuk Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 It’s all in the title, taking boys down to NC in couple weeks , One is shooting a .243 with Hornady Ammo & the other , a 22-250 Barrel (thanx Slayer) attached to a TC . We’ve used Remington 55grain PSP without loosing any game but wanted something with a little more powerful , so there is less of a margin for error. I looked at Hornady 50 grain Varmint Max but , I didn’t how they would be on Deer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeStaten Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Varmint bullets are going to blow up and offer virtually no penetration. For 22-250 speeds, I'd look at a Barnes TTSX or Nosler Partition type bullet, something that will hold together. Even with those, I'd only take broadside lung/heart shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NJ Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Too much fragmentation. But, if you like extra copper, and lead in your diet...... Go for it. Ephesians Chapter 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Joshua Chapter 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucndoe Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Go to a larger caliber and used managed recoil ammo Nanuk 1 There is nothing more intolerant than a liberal preaching tolerance God gives the toughest battles to his strongest soldiers "Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not on the rug Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I know you "can" kill deer with something like that, but why would you even want to try? When I shoot a deer with a gun I want it to die instantly. 35 Remington. 30.06. 30-30. 270. 308. 243 is a little on the light side, but typically adequate. I wouldn't feel comfortable with any 22-250 load on a deer unless I was taking a headshot. And I would never take a headshot. Also, those loads are so damn light, and deflect very easily. I'd be wary of any shot that wasn't in a wide open field. Just my opinion though, take it for what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuk Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 VDep hit me up with these ... Then offered me his .243 which is the route I’ll take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobblengrunt Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 22-250 Barnes tsx bullet will drop a deer in its tracks every time if put in its boiler room without hitting shoulder bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I know you "can" kill deer with something like that, but why would you even want to try? When I shoot a deer with a gun I want it to die instantly. 35 Remington. 30.06. 30-30. 270. 308. 243 is a little on the light side, but typically adequate. I wouldn't feel comfortable with any 22-250 load on a deer unless I was taking a headshot. And I would never take a headshot. Also, those loads are so damn light, and deflect very easily. I'd be wary of any shot that wasn't in a wide open field. Just my opinion though, take it for what it is 22-250 drops them down in place. Great round. Nanuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51smd Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 You also need to make sure your rate of twist of your barrel will stabilize your heavier bullets.... http://www.rememberingryan.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg1500 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I would use 95gr federal prems with nosler ballistic tip in the 243. 22 250 i have no idea as i pers wouldnt use on deer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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