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At that range, .223 for sure. Cheapest ammo, including if you reload, and least recoil. None of these are big kickers, but if you're just punching paper, why get thumped at all? Maybe some big game hunting - get the .308.
 
I would opt for a bolt 223 also..I have 1 and love it. Very accurate, no recoil, cheap to shoot, then again I do reload.
 
I put our local SWAT team to shame. He was shooting a 308 (fairly well but not near what I would expect from a professional at 100 yards) and I was shooting through his bullet holes with my 223.
 
For punching holes in paper all have the potential to be equally accurate at those ranges. Beyond 200 yards the 223 will be effected more by wind than the other 2. But the lower costs and recoil would offset that enough to recommend it #1 for your stated purpose.

The 6.5 Creedmoor is the best of the 3 for longer range target work and will do anything a 270 will do, and do it better, as a hunting round.

The 308 is a very close 2nd place finisher to 6.5, but with noticeably more recoil. It has a proven record as a target round, but the 6.5 is proving to be just a little better. With heavier bullets it is a little better option for larger game such as elk, moose or bear.
 
If you can only have one of the three go .223 for your 300 yard limit. Get a 1-8 or 1-7 twist and shoot 75gr and up with Varget.
 
Ammo cost is meaningless when talking 100-300yd accuracy. You are loading your own, right? If not, 308.

If you are, the key is bullet and barrel. 22 has real br quality flat base match bullets available. Get those. Find a rifle with a heavy barrel and a slow twist like 1:10 to 1:12.

Get a Weaver T24 or T36. 24 would be easier to shoot. You might even look at a Super Sniper 16x or 10x. 10x is a tad weak for best accuracy, but usable.

Get the high end Redding die set with micrometer bushing neck sizing, body die, micrometer seating die.


Anyways....yes, 223 bolt rifle like a Savage 12 BVSS or 12 LRPV. 1:9 twist
 
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For range shooting at 100, 200 and 300 yds would you recommend a 223, 6.5 creedmor or a 308 ?
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If target shooting at the mentioned ranges any of the three should do just fine. This assumes you are rolling your own ammunition and cost is not a factor. Personally I shoot both .223 Remington and .308 Winchester at paper out to 500 yards and enjoy shooting both. Between the .223 Remington and the .308 Winchester you really do have an apple and an orange. Since I don't have a 6.5 I can't comment too much on the round.

Ron
 
.223 will do fine at all the listed distances, plus the ammo is more affordable. Take a look at .243 too. It'll go a bit farther ;)
 
For range shooting at 100, 200 and 300 yds would you recommend a 223, 6.5 creedmor or a 308 ?
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What ever floats your boat.

As far as accuracy is concerned the actual caliber choice is the LEAST important factor.
 
"...Ammo cost is meaningless..." Only when somebody else is paying for it. Reloading or not. Everything is about how much money you want/can spend.
A lot depends on if you're shooting because it's fun or a match. The former doesn't require match grade bullets. Milsurp ammo will do for that. The latter really does, if it's formal target match shooting.
Midway currently has Hornady 55 grain FMJ's on sale at $10 per 100. $78.99 per 1000. Match grade bullets start at $17.49 per 100.
Match grade ammo is a lot more expensive. Starts at about $16.49 per 20, also currently on sale at Midway. $179.99 per 240 for IMI bulk in an ammo can with a 77 grain Matchking. You really do not want to shoot factory though. Means you have to try a box of as many brands as you can to find the ammo your rifle shoots best. Gets prohibitively expensive really fast.
And you need to decided what kind of rifle you want before you worry about the chambering.
 
I am leaning toward the 223 and looking at the Savage 25 walking varminter with medium profile barrel and thumb hole stock.
 
natman qouted: " What advantage would a 22-250 have over a 223 for target shooting?"
Answer: Nothing really. I only mentioned the 22-250 as another choice. Loads of cartridges out there for OP to choose from. Thought I'd simply toss it out there.
 
I'd go for .223 or .308. Favoring the .308 for a hand-loader. The 6.5 is a waste at these shorter ranges and ammo cost aside, I would never purchase a caliber that is not going to serve me for more than ~2000 rounds (for range use). That goes for the 22-250 as well. Over-bored chambering don't last long. If I were hunting distant speed goats then... yes 6.5, but then I'd be good also with the .308.
 
i shot two speed goats last oct. at 280 yards and 310 yards with a 7mm08 with hand loaded 120gr nosler BT bullets at 3000fps loading with varget. complete pass thru,s with good exit holes and both goats dropped with in 10 feet. that rem 700 will put a cold dirty shot right next to a cold clean shot at 200 yards, a dime would cover both holes. i have two rifles that will do that and they ain,t going no where, but hunting with me. eastbank.
 
My speculating depends on whether or not there's a prevailing wind needing to be considered? Light-223__ Mild- 6.5 Creedmor__or if Gusting 308.

My overall preference of the 3 cartridges . 308 do to its versatility and ease to home-reload.
 
How much actual shooting are you going to do? Are you getting into serious shooting with 100s of rounds of training? 308 is my preferred round but it starts hurting a lot faster than a 223.
 
Which caliber to your shoot better? For me, it would be .223/5.56 or the 6.5 Grendel since I like less recoil. .308 uses a lot more powder plus has more recoil to deal with. Up to 300 yards, .223/5.56 is hard to beat for cost.
 
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