happyhunter wrote:I use the 222 when I know shots are going to be under 200 yards. Further than that I'll take the 204. The 222 has a very short barrel and it's a light rifle compared to my 204 which is heavy and has a 24" barrel. When the scrub is thick or I'm climbing the rocks the 222 makes life easier, but a Howa mini in 204 with a 20" barrel might change that
Irony is a lot of people think the 223 is better than 222 cos fast twist versions can shoot heavy bullets, but the 204 shoots lighter bullets and for up to fox size game is a better choice than either and it makes a great roo gun too.
Yeah can't say I really ever bother with the 223, much prefer the 222 or 204 or my 250 if I'm expecting to shoot something half decent sized - now I have the 308 it probably won't see much action for that sort of thing either
I reckon I could get away with a 22, 12g, 204 and the 308 for all my shooting needs - the rest is just cos I want em really (not that that's a bad thing) I just find I stick to what works for me and those are doing the job fine for now but I must say I do like the boooom of the 250 and the noise it makes when that projectile hits home (she hits things hard and never any doubt as to whether you hit something or not)