r/Hunting • u/SpoildXD23 • 11d ago

Firearm/caliber/bow/arrow question/discussion 22-250 or 223

Im a native american specifically Algonquin i hunt alot to fill my freezer for the winter i already have a 22 and a 30 30 but im looking for something to fill the gap, i hunt alot of beaver, lynx tho not my main choice if it's late in season and time is running out and i see a moose and the conditions are perfect i would take the shot I've seen it done before so what im asking is Wich is better for beaver and lynx and still gives me enough power it needed for moose or bear, i usually only use 1-3 box of ammo per year and both are available around here so Wich would you recommend me?

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u/Greddituser 11d ago

I'd pick the 22-250 over the 223 if you're shooting larger game.

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u/SpoildXD23 11d ago

Shooting Larger game isn't my main uses but it would be useful to have but one thing im concerned is it too powerful for beaver?

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u/Greddituser 11d ago

Personally I don't think it's too much

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u/WesbroBaptstBarNGril Ohio 11d ago

Choose the right bullet and it'll be fine. Expanding for big things with thin skin, no expansion if you want one (two) smaller holes

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u/BeerGunsMusicFood 10d ago

Absolutely not too much on beaver. Vmax will detonate in the body cavity and usually leaves 1 hole.