22-250

[densa44]

I need a new gun to protect my pets and I think a 22-250 would be perfect, which one should I buy? Thx guys

[elkhunter11]

I like Tikka for the price, good trigger, and generally good accuracy.

[360hunt]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

I like Tikka for the price, good trigger, and generally good accuracy.

I agree...Tikka for the win!

[Smokinyotes]

My first 22-250 was a 700 BDL. Thing was a tack driver. I sold it to get a detachable mag and bought a Tikka. No regrets, the Tikka shoots every bit as good as my previous rifle. 22-250 is the best coyote cartridge imo.

[270person]

Tikka would be a good choice. If its in the budget spend a couple of hundred more and get a stainless. Prettier and lots easier to sell down the road if you decide to swap out for something else.

[sns2]

Originally Posted by 270person

Tikka would be a good choice. If its in the budget spend a couple of hundred more and get a stainless. Prettier and lots easier to sell down the road if you decide to swap out for something else.

Indeed.

[graybeard]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

I like Tikka for the price, good trigger, and generally good accuracy.

There is a couple on CGN, Townpost and Gunpost....
Good luck,

[Dean2]

I will be the odd man out. Vanguard and Howa are a great option for a carry weight 22-250, at quite a lot less money than the Tikka has become. Very accurate guns that are well built.

[Redneck 7]

There’s a 700 for sale on here from Dweb, I think that’s his handle. Another option, it’s priced fair for what it comes with.

[Redneck 7]

There is a tikka 22-250 on this site for sale as well, good luck with your search!

[densa44]

Thanks guys, just a question or two more, do I need to choose a twist rate or is what ever the gun comes with fine?

I am homeless right now, sold my house in YYC and don't get possestion on new house north of Cochrane until the end of July.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by densa44

Thanks guys, just a question or two more, do I need to choose a twist rate or is what ever the gun comes with fine?

I am homeless right now, sold my house in YYC and don't get possestion on new house north of Cochrane until the end of July.

If you stick to 55 grain bullets, you don't need to worry about rate of twist.

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

If you stick to 55 grain bullets, you don't need to worry about rate of twist.

Agreed. If you want to shoot yotes at long distance and use heavy bullets like 69s and 75s to buck wind get a 1 in 9 twist rather than the normal 1 in 12 most 22 250s come with

[KGB]

I have Ruger American, great accurate gun! I can shoot a quarter at 100 meters and I’m not a great shooter!

[nick0danger]

https://www.wolverinegt.ca/weatherby...-21-44091.html

[Dean2]

If by any chance you are left handed I have a stainless 22-250 in LH on the buy and sell here.

[densa44]

Strong RT.

[Vantage Point]

North Pro Sports seems to have some good prices on some of the Tikka's noted in their " Farters Day Frenzy Sale". Might be what qualifies for pet protection duty.

[Faststeel]

Nothing wrong with a Savage Axis if you need an accuarate rifles for a good price point. I have loaded for a few friend who bought these less expensive rifles, and they shoot amazingly well

[aardvaark]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

If you stick to 55 grain bullets, you don't need to worry about rate of twist.

My Tikka won’t stabilize the 55’s that I’ve tried. Only good to 100 yds and then the groups seriously open up. 52’s work well. Just sayin’

[mooseknuckle]

I purchased a #1 Ruger, heavy barrel in 22-250 from a fellow AO member years back, best and most accurate rifle I've ever owned. Due to financial hardship I had to sell it. Another AO member purchased it. Sure miss that one.