same cal. , diffent case and power charge
same cal. , diffent case and power charge
Yes, the bullet is bigger in both diameter (.243 versus .223) and weight. The .243 can use bullets that weigh up to maybe 130 grains, which is a lot more than most .22-250 bullets weigh. But the .22-250 fires at a faster velocity, so it is sometimes the better choice for varmint hunting.
No But the Caliber is the same but theres more powder in the 223
No, a 22 is not larger than a 223. In numerical terms, 223 is greater than 22. In the context of ammunition, .22 refers to a smaller caliber, while .223 indicates a larger caliber round. Thus, both in numerical value and in caliber size, 223 is larger than 22.
The .22-250 is .001 inches larger in diameter, and has a slightly longer case. With projectiles of equal grains, the .22-250 would have an advantage in energy produced.
It depends on what you mean. Strictly speaking, a .223 cartridge has a .22 caliber bullet, but when people say .22, they are usually referring to .22 Short, Long Rifle, or Magnum cartridge, which is different than .223.
The "parent" cartridge was the .250 Savage, necked down to .22 caliber.
Yes, they do shoot the same projectile although the 22-250 takes a heavier charge of the same powder over the .223.
In general, no. The .22 LR is a straight sided rimfire cartridge 1 inch long. The .223 is a bottlenecked centerfire cartridge almost 3 inches long. Totally different. The 22 LR CAN be shot in a .223 by the use of a special adapter.
.223
Check your local sporting goods stores- but in GENERAL, the .223 is a more popular cartridge, and is less expensive than 22-250.
No, a .223 bore and a .22 bore are not the same width. The .223 Remington cartridge has a bullet diameter of approximately 0.224 inches, while the .22 caliber typically refers to a bullet diameter of 0.223 inches. While they are very close in size, the .223 is slightly larger than the traditional .22 caliber bullets, which include .22 Long Rifle and others.