.22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington
Part of our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
The .22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington comparison shows what more case capacity does for the .224 bore. The .22-250 (55gr V-MAX at 3680 fps) retains 771 ft-lbs at 300 yards, while the .223 Remington (64gr Polymer Tip at 3020 fps) delivers 620 ft-lbs. Drop at 300 yards measures 7.9 inches for the .22-250 versus 12.9 inches for the .223. Recoil runs 6.5 ft-lbs for the .22-250 and 5.2 ft-lbs for the .223. The .223 costs less, works in AR platforms, and has wider ammunition selection. The .22-250 shoots flatter and hits harder on coyotes at distance, but burns barrels faster due to higher powder charges. Performance varies with ammunition selection and barrel length.
Ammunition Parameters
.22-250 Remington Parameters (Reference Load)
.223 Remington Parameters (Reference Load)
.22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington Ballistics Chart
Comparing bullet drop at various ranges between .22-250 Remington and .223 Remington.
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.22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington Energy Comparison
Comparing the muzzle energy and energy retention at various distances between .22-250 Remington and .223 Remington.
.22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington Recoil
Comparing recoil energy and impulse between .22-250 Remington and .223 Remington.
.22-250 Remington Recoil (Reference Load)
.223 Remington Recoil (Reference Load)
Notes:
- Recoil calculations based on bullet weight, velocity, powder charge, and firearm weight
- Recoil energy indicates the felt force when firing the weapon
- Recoil impulse represents momentum transfer during firing
- Actual felt recoil can vary based on grip, stance, and firearm design
.22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington Velocity
Velocity decay from muzzle to 500 yards for .22-250 Remington and .223 Remington.
.22-250 Remington vs .223 Remington Average Cost
Comparing cost per round and training affordability between .22-250 Remington and .223 Remington.
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