250 if I was forced to pick from those 2.
Either will work with equal shot placement but the 250 will most likely put more blood on the ground shluld you need to track.
That's my biggest concern. Small holes, less blood?
We have shot quite a few deer now with the .223 Rem. One has run at all after the shot. it was a 94 yard shot on a mulie doe. Deer stumbled down hill 40 yards pouring blood the entire time. All the rest have dropped instantly. Lots of internal damage. Barnes 55gr TTSX is what we've used.
I have no issues with the .250. In fact, I think it's a fantastic cartridge. I just know how well the .223 has worked for us.
