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tuck2 · September 25, 2007, 04:56 AM

I have shot one deer with the 22-250 at about 150 Yds. One shot in the lungs droped it where it stood. I have some 60 Gr bullets loaded in a 220 Swift that I my use on deer this year. With 60 Gr Nosler Partition bullets you should be able to get 1,000 ft/lb energy out to about 175 yds. with your 22-250. A 243 Win would be better round but since you have the 22-250 get only bullets that are made for shooting big game and keep the shots under 200 Yds. and put the bullet into the heart lung area.

September 25, 2007, 04:56 AM	#18
tuck2 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2007 Posts: 208	I have shot one deer with the 22-250 at about 150 Yds. One shot in the lungs droped it where it stood. I have some 60 Gr bullets loaded in a 220 Swift that I my use on deer this year. With 60 Gr Nosler Partition bullets you should be able to get 1,000 ft/lb energy out to about 175 yds. with your 22-250. A 243 Win would be better round but since you have the 22-250 get only bullets that are made for shooting big game and keep the shots under 200 Yds. and put the bullet into the heart lung area.