Thread: What 22-250 in a 1-8 twist.

Long story, but going to replace 3 rifles with one.
Want to go factory and the tikka super varmint is the standard but whether I can get one.
What say oh wise ones?

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you possibly wont need that tight...its going fast after all.... but shit yeah...you will be back in 22hp savage territory

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

you possibly wont need that tight...its going fast after all.... but shit yeah...you will be back in 22hp savage territory

88 eldms, I reckon a 1-8 ideal!

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Wot you gonna shoot with it? The x250 case will sure drive 88s with authority but barrel life will be the casualty- its not gonna last long shooting gongs every weekend. And while we are talking gong shooting, it's possible to outsmart ones self with the 224s, their splash signature is highly dependant on the projectile type, as a for example the Sierra 80s just don't register in grass. Supposedly the Hornardy's tipped options are better. Cheers

Go 1:7" twist for the 88's. You don't need the action length of a Tikka. Even with an 88 seated all the way out it'll be under 2.8". My 22-250ai is built off of a Rem 700 SA and everything fits nicely.

I know Bergara's B14 in 22-250 is a 1:9" twist. Plenty for 69gr - maybe 75gr at a push with the extra speed (I wouldn't count on it though). Others may be catching up by now and releasing faster twists - dunno, haven't researched that far.

Rebarrel perfect

To go Semi factory 1in 8 twist, you have to buy two tikkas. 1 varmint one in 223 1 in 8 twist that you rechamber and use the bolt of a standard 22-250/ 308 bolt face.
But then you end up with a spare 223 bolt and a a barrel action you can t do much with other than sell as parts.
It can be done , but not the cheapest. Going the custom route might be better at the end of the day.

Originally Posted by Friwi

To go Semi factory 1in 8 twist, you have to buy two tikkas. 1 varmint one in 223 1 in 8 twist that you rechamber and use the bolt of a standard 22-250/ 308 bolt face.
But then you end up with a spare 223 bolt and a a barrel action you can t do much with other than sell as parts.
It can be done , but not the cheapest. Going the custom route might be better at the end of the day.

They are doing a 1-8 super varmint in 22-250 in their catalouge.
Might have to order and wait!

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Originally Posted by Tentman

Wot you gonna shoot with it? The x250 case will sure drive 88s with authority but barrel life will be the casualty- its not gonna last long shooting gongs every weekend. And while we are talking gong shooting, it's possible to outsmart ones self with the 224s, their splash signature is highly dependant on the projectile type, as a for example the Sierra 80s just don't register in grass. Supposedly the Hornardy's tipped options are better. Cheers

It will be more a goat/ peacock rifle for those that think they are a safe distance.
Got enough gong capable rifles so will whack a ten round p mag in it for mobs of either!

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Originally Posted by Kelton

Rebarrel perfect

Yep, thinking that as well.
Screw on a criterion onto my current 1-14 tikka varmint.
I do like the idea of the super varmint adjustable cheek piece .

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This one here tickles my fancy!

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Wouldn't you be better off with a .243? Barrel life difference would result in a lower overall cost per round fired.

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

This one here tickles my fancy!

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Only problem is they might not send to NZ unless you order like 50. It might have changed now but I went through this exercise myself about 3 years ago.....waited for ages then they came back with that. It may have changed though as they were only doing limited runs for US market back then.

A fast twist 22.250 is ideal for NZ, so annoying they don'thave them here. If I had to have 1 rifle it would be that or a 22 Creed.

I ended up doing a 22 Creedmoor on T3 action. Picked up a B14 cheap so might either do another 22 Creedmoor with it or 22.250 gast twist down the track.

A 22 Creed will shoot 88's with a 1:8 due to high revs but a 22.250 I'd think 1:7 better, or drop down to 80's. Also depends on barrel length what speeds get up to.

Originally Posted by hotbarrels

Wouldn't you be better off with a .243? Barrel life difference would result in a lower overall cost per round fired.

It's going to be my crossover rifle that covers my 204 223 and my 1-14 22-250.
My 25-06 and 6.5x55 cover the 243 I reckon.
I have actually never owned any thing in 6mm!

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A friend has a Remington heavy barreled 250 coming up for sale complete with Zeiss scope. He used it for head shooting deer while he was commercial Hare shooting. Fired no more than ten boxes of ammo. Super accurate, not quite sure of the exact history but came here with a big wig from Cabelas on a hunting trip to a safari park and has been factory tickled