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.22-250 and deer #8051031 01/16/24 12:00 AM 01/16/24 12:00 AM
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 11,988 Amite county Mississippi Wolfdog91 OP trapper
Wolfdog91 OP trapper Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 11,988 Amite county Mississippi	Hay for y'all hunting and kling deer with .22-250 , what bullet are you using and where are you hitting them ? Also how far are they going ?

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051033 01/16/24 12:01 AM 01/16/24 12:01 AM
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,122 Ks Flint Hill fur trapper
Flint Hill fur trapper Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,122 Ks	55jhp. neck or head. drt

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051037 01/16/24 12:04 AM 01/16/24 12:04 AM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,415 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,415 Iowa	I knew a couple poachers here back in the day that used .22-250 on our big Iowa deer. They liked the accuracy so well for their neck and head shots. DRT. 55gr HP or ballistic tips I'm sure.

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051039 01/16/24 12:05 AM 01/16/24 12:05 AM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,415 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,415 Iowa	Flint beat me to it, but it may be legal there. lol

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051040 01/16/24 12:05 AM 01/16/24 12:05 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,325 Custer SD A arcticotter trapper
arcticotter trapper A Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,325 Custer SD	That’s all I used for probably 15 years. 50 or 55 grain soft points lots of neck shots and heart/ lung shots. Great under rated caliber for deer.

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051042 01/16/24 12:06 AM 01/16/24 12:06 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,242 Coldspring Texas Savell "Wilbur"
Savell "Wilbur" Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,242 Coldspring Texas	45grbt. left testicle. dsw. Insert profound nonsense here

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051050 01/16/24 12:14 AM 01/16/24 12:14 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,987 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,987 Central, SD	Hornady has loads made especially for deer hunting check the usual ammo suppliers. Shoot them like any other deer. Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051055 01/16/24 12:19 AM 01/16/24 12:19 AM
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 11,988 Amite county Mississippi Wolfdog91 OP trapper
Wolfdog91 OP trapper Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 11,988 Amite county Mississippi	Mmmmmmhmm. Very interesting so far

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051060 01/16/24 12:26 AM 01/16/24 12:26 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,956 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,956 williamsburg ks	I have shot several with mine. Shot a buck at about 200 yards with a 55 grain ballistic tip. Behind the shoulder. Went about 150 yards. Easy recovery. Not much cover never lost sight of it. 55 grain sierra spitzer shoots close enough I dont need to adjust the scope. They dont get that far. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051062 01/16/24 12:29 AM 01/16/24 12:29 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,987 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,987 Central, SD	.223, 22-250 are a popular rounds out west they were a real big deal 40 years ago but the newer rounds are now popular also. Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051065 01/16/24 12:35 AM 01/16/24 12:35 AM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 615 Alabama C Coonman300 trapper
Coonman300 trapper C Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 615 Alabama	60 grain partitions or Sierra 63 grain SMP. I shoot them behind the shoulder. Pass Thru shots and good blood trail. Usually run 50-75 yards. War Eagle!

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051074 01/16/24 12:50 AM 01/16/24 12:50 AM
Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 647 Swords Creek, VA A ABeardedTrapper trapper
ABeardedTrapper trapper A Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 647 Swords Creek, VA	Wish it was a legal caliber here in VA. Eric

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051095 01/16/24 01:53 AM 01/16/24 01:53 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,544 NWWA/AZ Vinke trapper
Vinke trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,544 NWWA/AZ	62g lubralux coated nosier ballistic tip. It will clean them for you if you use benchmark powder Slightly used Shoes 4 sale,,,,,,May special,,, Act Now... Free Sock with every purchase

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Vinke] #8051110 01/16/24 02:43 AM 01/16/24 02:43 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,410 Hudson valley , NY S slowpoke trapper
slowpoke trapper S Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,410 Hudson valley , NY	I have used Federal Premium Vital - Shok 55 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw ammo .. It was actually designed for deer ..3600 FPS Bullet penetration is good ..

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Savell] #8051111 01/16/24 02:50 AM 01/16/24 02:50 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,544 NWWA/AZ Vinke trapper
Vinke trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,544 NWWA/AZ	Originally Posted by Savell 45grbt. left testicle. dsw. I thought ya were right handed Slightly used Shoes 4 sale,,,,,,May special,,, Act Now... Free Sock with every purchase

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051113 01/16/24 02:58 AM 01/16/24 02:58 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,379 Coeur d' Alene, Idaho J James "Minka"
James "Minka" J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,379 Coeur d' Alene, Idaho	Why do it? A larger cartridge kills them deader from more angles. I can't think of a single reason I'd want to use a .22 caliber for deer. Jim Forum Infidel since 2001 "And that troll bs is something triggered snowflakes say when they dont like what someone posts." - Boco

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: James] #8051114 01/16/24 03:06 AM 01/16/24 03:06 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,544 NWWA/AZ Vinke trapper
Vinke trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,544 NWWA/AZ	Originally Posted by James Why do it? A larger cartridge kills them deader from more angles. I can't think of a single reason I'd want to use a .22 caliber for deer. Jim One reason for states to allow the use of an .22 caliber for deer. So people such as women and children can enjoy the life that r founders built for US Slightly used Shoes 4 sale,,,,,,May special,,, Act Now... Free Sock with every purchase

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051115 01/16/24 03:17 AM 01/16/24 03:17 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 637 AK / ND A aknome trapper
aknome trapper A Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 637 AK / ND	I've killed a truckload of caribou with a .223. (The limit is 5 a day in certain units.) Barnes bullets.

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051146 01/16/24 07:05 AM 01/16/24 07:05 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,956 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,956 williamsburg ks	Cause you got a tag in your pocket and your checking traps. Coyote gun is the one you have and opportunity knocks Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: .22-250 and deer [Re: Wolfdog91] #8051156 01/16/24 07:27 AM 01/16/24 07:27 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,896 SE Kentucky K kytrapper trapper
kytrapper trapper K Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,896 SE Kentucky	Nosier has a 60 grain Partition that works good.

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