I’m looking to perhaps send in a variation for either a 22-250 or 204. I really like the t3x super varmint. However they only come in 20” barrels. I’m thinking for rifles with such speed I’d be better off with a 26” barrel. What’s peoples opinion? I can’t help but think at 20” I might as well keep the .223
Foxing set up
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I shot foxes with a 223 for many years and it did everything I wanted it to, but after trying a 204 I was converted. having said that it would be true to say it isn't a better foxing calibre than the 223 which incidentally I still think is the best all-around calibre for foxes, I just like the 204. You won't shoot any more foxes with a 22-250 or a 204, it all boils down to personal choice.
22.250 is going to be a lot louder and will shoot farther. How far do you need to shoot?
norcan
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There’s a 600-mm-barrelled (about 24”) option in both 1:14” and 1:8” twist, no? Should be plenty of length for the 22-250 without making it too cumbersome with a moderator.
Overlay
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recently got the 204 and now I’ve got used to it, its proved to be a cracking foxing calibre, shoots accurately and further than I want and with factory ammo, it’s as accurate as my 222 and a joy to use, I feel better equiped shooting over 200 yds with 204 it just does the job
My father has had a .220 swift for the last 20 years with a 24 “ varmint barrel .
Due to gun wearing out he decided to apply for variation to a 22-250 , I recommended tikka t3x varmint as I have them myself but his concerns were with a 20 “ barrel.
He reluctantly bought himself a 20” t3x in the end as that’s what he could get a deal on at the time .
6 months later and now that’s his go to gun and packs plenty of punch . He’s regularly shooting between 150-350 yds.
My 22-250 is a longer barrel 24” t3 varmint
Both have wildcat mods on.
I wouldn’t admit it to him but I actually prefer his as the balance of the gun is lovely .
I understand he’s not swinging it around after partridges but it’s more enjoyable to handle.
Just my opinion, although ….most people’s opinions rate there own stuff more !!!!
Hope this helps.
If it’s any help to you I have .223 and got another one setup for night shooting. Wont go past my .223. Looked at other calibres my mates have but it came back to .223. Using 50 grn Sako soft points and 53 grn v max. Works
204rips
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I have a T3x super varmint in .204 with a 20” barrel, I reload with 40gn vmax and it’s certainly a tack driver and it drops foxes easily. Are they any more dead than with a .223 I don’t know, but as a accurate rifle that’s **** easy to load for and even easier to shoot I would highly recommend the set up.
longrangestalker
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nice to see some one that wants a longer barrel with a case with more capacity rather than thinking they will get it from 20" I used to shoot a 24" 223 sending 52gr eld m at 3380fp very nicely I would stick to a 223 and a starlight longbow and go 22" that's a nice all round rifle long enough for good velocity and short enough to not get in the way my full custom 26" 204 was always a bit to long
ANY centrefire you can lay your hands on will kill foxes. Virtually all of them at ranges beyond your own ability to get the bullet to go where it matters. What matters is being in the right place at the right time and being able to place the shot when it comes with enough accuracy and stopping power to ensure a clean kill. For a dedicated foxing rifle any of the smaller (.20 and .22 variant) calibres will do just fine. The decision should rest on whether or not you'll be shooting anything other than foxes (deer) or not.
My own choice for the job is a .204. I'm yet (after a good few hundred foxes) to find anything I don't like about the calibre other than the difficulty of hand-loading ammo that will match what factory ammo will do in terns of velocity and consistency. It's flat shoting (zero at 100 yds and use mil-dots thereafter is my way) and at 500yds I only need give 2 mil-dots of elevation. Shots up to 300yds are a foregone conclusion for the fox and I've taken them way, way past that in daylight with the rifle. They fall where they were when I squeezed off the shot. The round is a pleasure to shoot and does all I ask of it. What's not to like ?
My own choice for the job is a .204. I'm yet (after a good few hundred foxes) to find anything I don't like about the calibre other than the difficulty of hand-loading ammo that will match what factory ammo will do in terns of velocity and consistency. It's flat shoting (zero at 100 yds and use mil-dots thereafter is my way) and at 500yds I only need give 2 mil-dots of elevation. Shots up to 300yds are a foregone conclusion for the fox and I've taken them way, way past that in daylight with the rifle. They fall where they were when I squeezed off the shot. The round is a pleasure to shoot and does all I ask of it. What's not to like ?
Get a 204 then in a tikka mines a lite in a supervarmint stock with a pard008 an awesome rifle
wabbit warren
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ive got a Tikka T3x lite in .223 with a 20" barrel
set up with a wraith HD and a bsde IR
wouldnt change it for the world
it shoots 53g vmax,s a dream
when i got it i nearly went for a 22-250 but after shooting a mates and chatting with a few people and decided on the .223
set up with a wraith HD and a bsde IR
wouldnt change it for the world
it shoots 53g vmax,s a dream
when i got it i nearly went for a 22-250 but after shooting a mates and chatting with a few people and decided on the .223
norcan
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Nice. The screamer cartridges would be fun to try, but they come with a high cost in terms of barrel life and ammunition pricing/selection. Plus the ease of getting good ballistic calculations in the field means that super-high muzzle velocity isn’t as much of an advantage at long range as it used to be.
Is it the 1:8” twist?
wabbit warren
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Hi DTE no its a 1:12" it shoots Hornady tat 55g sp,s really well as well but haven't tried anything heavier
infact at 100yds there's no differents on paper between the 53g vmax and the 55g TAT sp,s
infact at 100yds there's no differents on paper between the 53g vmax and the 55g TAT sp,s
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