Any one out there exp in reloading 22-250?
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I currently use 41.0 gr of W760 (max load!!) powder under a 55 gr Hornady SP. Shoots about 3/4" at 100 yds.
In the past, I used IMR3031, IMR4320, H380. I use W760 because it gives me the velocity I want with pretty good accuracy. IMR powders gave better acuracy but are a pain to load with.
In the past, I used IMR3031, IMR4320, H380. I use W760 because it gives me the velocity I want with pretty good accuracy. IMR powders gave better acuracy but are a pain to load with.
Brian Pfleuger
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I'm loading the Nosler 35gr BT using Win748. Chronied at 4400 fps and it's quite a ways from max load. Around 1/2 moa accuracy. Dead woodchucks at 330+ yards, lasered.
This load is ULTRA flat shooting. Zero range is right around 330 yards sighted 1 1/2 high at 175.
For some reason, you won't find any load data for this bullet in 22-250. That's why I love QuickLoad.
Warning!: The Following Data is Not Published in Any Manual of Which I am Aware. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.
OAL 2.350
CCI BR LR Primers
Win748
Nosler 35gr BTVar 45150
Barrel Length 24.1 inches
Starting Load 37.8gr, 4056 fps
Max Load 42.0gr, 4520fps
This load is ULTRA flat shooting. Zero range is right around 330 yards sighted 1 1/2 high at 175.
For some reason, you won't find any load data for this bullet in 22-250. That's why I love QuickLoad.
Warning!: The Following Data is Not Published in Any Manual of Which I am Aware. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.
OAL 2.350
CCI BR LR Primers
Win748
Nosler 35gr BTVar 45150
Barrel Length 24.1 inches
Starting Load 37.8gr, 4056 fps
Max Load 42.0gr, 4520fps
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Thanks Yall
well heres what I have on hand and will have to order some more stuff up here in this remote town I live in Alaska, Dang shipping SUCKS
I have , 1 box of each CCI Mag 200 and 250 for my 30 cal riffles ,
62 g .224 Barns BT and 69g
Powder , I ordered IMR 4064 and H4895, I ended up with IMR 4895 though,
Rem brass new in the package
I was planning on useing the bullets for the 22.250 and my 30-30 ,30-06, and 308 in Sabot.
T
well heres what I have on hand and will have to order some more stuff up here in this remote town I live in Alaska, Dang shipping SUCKS
I have , 1 box of each CCI Mag 200 and 250 for my 30 cal riffles ,
62 g .224 Barns BT and 69g
Powder , I ordered IMR 4064 and H4895, I ended up with IMR 4895 though,
Rem brass new in the package
I was planning on useing the bullets for the 22.250 and my 30-30 ,30-06, and 308 in Sabot.
T
mrawesome22
New member
My current concoction is Norma brass, CCI LR primer, 39.7gr IMR4007SSC, under a 53gr Sierra HP flat base matchking. 3800fps and the results on groundhogs are just as horrific as the 50gr VMAX's I was using. The best part is they are cheaper and more accurate. The only downside is they don't like to be pushed to 4000fps. They will regularly fly apart at speeds above 3900fps.
I run 55 gr v-max's with varget. I have also had great luck with the 36 gr. barnes varmint grenades and Sierra hpbt's in most weights. TAC powder also seems to print pretty good groups out of my A-Bolt.
Good luck
Your 62 and 69 gr. bullets may give you fits if you barrel twist is not appropriate.
Good luck
Your 62 and 69 gr. bullets may give you fits if you barrel twist is not appropriate.
rwilson452
New member
My Remington 700VLS liked 55gr sierra in both the hollow point and blitzking models. pushed by 39 gr of H380. Oh, and Winchester primers. The Matchkings were just a tad more accurate but I like with the blitzkings do to groundhogs.
Bruce Hodgdon developed a powder specifically for the 22/250 and 55 gr. bullet. It was called H380 because 38 gr. was the amount he used. At some point he reduced it to 37 gr.
This is a ball powder easy to load, since it meters well. I've found the data in the Speer Manual to be consistent with my own chronographed velocities. I settled on about 39 gr. for a velocity of about 3500 to 3550 fps with Nos. BT.-I believe max load was about 41gr.
The Speer #12 shows 38gr. as starting load, and 42 max, compressed charge.
Other manuals differ greatly on the amount of powder and the stuff can vary in burning rate by 10% or so. The Nosler manual (an older one) listed 35.5 gr. as max, which is less than starting load in the Speer produced .223 velocities in my M700, 24".
This is an excellent powder for hunting. If I was going to work up an accuracy load, the old IMR 4064 is excellent. Today, there are even more good powders to choose from.
This is a ball powder easy to load, since it meters well. I've found the data in the Speer Manual to be consistent with my own chronographed velocities. I settled on about 39 gr. for a velocity of about 3500 to 3550 fps with Nos. BT.-I believe max load was about 41gr.
The Speer #12 shows 38gr. as starting load, and 42 max, compressed charge.
Other manuals differ greatly on the amount of powder and the stuff can vary in burning rate by 10% or so. The Nosler manual (an older one) listed 35.5 gr. as max, which is less than starting load in the Speer produced .223 velocities in my M700, 24".
This is an excellent powder for hunting. If I was going to work up an accuracy load, the old IMR 4064 is excellent. Today, there are even more good powders to choose from.
Kevin Rohrer
New member
55gr. Hornady VMax with 36gr of Varget and a WW primer and FC case.