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Hi Guys looking to make up a load suitable for deer 22-250 1:14 twist iv been told I should be able to use 60grn projectiles but failing that il use 55 , any suggestion on what projectiles/powder would be suitable ? I haven't used a 22-250 before seemly they are quite explosive , iv just brought a couple of boxes of Winchester super x 55grn reading the box they mite not be that suitable but at least il have some brass. Cheers
A friend has one that gets fed sierra 55gr spire point boat tails and regularly shoots red deer out to 300 yards with them.
In a thread somewhere thar said that the 52 gr spbt was a favourite of the deer cullers and that would have been in a 222.
In my cartridge collection along with some cac nzfs ammo in the ever popular 270, ive a couple of norma and sako 222 that I got from those guys as well.
I have been told by Nick Harvey and a well renowned Kiwi professional hunter that these bullets will stabilize in a 1:14 and 1:12 very well and do the job.
I have had success with Nosler Solid Base 64gr and Barnes 55gr TTSX.
Gunworks Ltd - 22cal .224 70gr Speer Soft Point Varmint 1053
I used 40 grns of W760 with 55 grn Sierras. That's a warm load though.
Nowadays I would use the BanesTTSX. 50 or 55 grn, depending if the 55 grn will stabilise.
Sierra 63 grain smp stabilise in my 1:12 .223, Got 5 shots into an inch. They are a flat base with a stumpy point so the bullet length is short. Have not used them on any game yet so cannot comment on performance. Given the extra speed they would probably go well in the 22-250
Thanks for the reply's itl give me plenty to work with , I mite get a few sample pac,s of the above projectiles & use some W760 which has been sitting in the cupboard for a long time waiting for this moment ! .
I'm using 55grn sierra blitzkings over 35 grns 2206h in my 788.
They skin and quarter bunnys very effectively. I have not used them on deer, but would think they would work well enough.
I have had good results with the 55 gr Noslar Ballistic Tip with 36 grs of AR 2208 these went through the chronograph at just on 3600 fps. Only shot one red but that load has taken a lot of fallow deer and goats. Don't use it much now but it is nice to have one for when you need it. The missis used it to take her first two fallow bucks, one was at about 70 yards and she hit it fair in the brisket as it was facing us and it spun round and dropped in a gully about 30 yards from the spot it was hit.
I found the jacket of that Ballistic Tip in the gut bag, the heart and lungs were mashed up a bit. The lead had parted company but it had done the job. Most of the deer we shot with that load were under 200 yards so they may perform better further out when they slow down a bit. Dynamite on goats and rabbits. My rifle is a Rem 700 SPS and it shoots pretty good for a budget rifle, usually around the inch mark ...good enough for a hunting load.
Pretty sure I was running 35g of H4895 (need to check) pushing Sierra 55g SBT's, devastating little combo...
36.5 g of varget also running 55 gr boat tails. Excellent out to 250m at a stretch.
I would go 50grn ttsx as they work great in my .223 and the extra speed you will be getting will only make them better...last I read Alex Gale was using 40-45?? grn mono jobbies in his .22-250 for all his deer bar the roar when the dirty o6 got the nod.
plenty of pills will group ok but most will be super explosive at shorter range given the speed you will be getting so its either go stout pill or head/high neck/fair in the crease with soft one and have to pass up animal if conditions not so flash.
the follow link will show the bullet of "my" choice and i would use the W760, ADI2206H OR ADI2208…
https://www.sierrabullets.com/store/...-dia-55-gr-SBT
I will catch up sometime soon Phill…
Ive had a couple 22-250's, I kinda miss not having one, but the 6 mm's are much more versatile,
If I was likely to be shooting deer, the first bullet to try, would have to be the 60gr Partition.
others are the 63 and 65 Sierria, the 70gr Speer is said to stabilize in sum 1-14 twists.
For small game i, like the 55 gr B-tip, shot very well in both my rifles.
Fair enough. I prefer 30 cal for deer, cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
@Boaraxa,i have some 70 gr speer's, 63 gr sierra's and 60gr hornady soft points if you want to try them. pm me and we will work some thing out:thumbsup:. i'm waiting to get my 22/250 back with a new 1-10 barrel
I like the sound of those 70 grain Speers, my 22-250 is 1/8 or 1/7.5 not sure. What speeds do you think you will get with them and with what powder ?
Well after taking in the great suggestions & looking online I came up with these thought the partitions could be worth a go , bullet construction seems pretty good someone mentioned a short bullet mite stabilise better .
Sample pac,s
22cal .224 60gr Nosler Spitzer Partition 16316
1
22cal .224 55gr Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Gameking 1365
1
22cal .224 55gr Barnes Tipped Triple Shock (TTSX) Boattail 22453|30187
1
you can never go wrong with a partition.....
@Boaraxa, give me a week or 10 days and I shall have my house sorted, than bring it to me and we reload I. The morning and shoot it in the afternoon. I have 220& if needed and I know you have W760 if you wish use it...
berg....big stag walked 20mtrs then lay down to die sounds like pretty plurry good preformance to me...seem many a deer hit by a darn sight more than 55grns go further than that...lol
the adi guide has them starting at about 3000 fps for the powder's listed,have a look at the 68/69 gr match stuff as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by nor-west
I tried Barnes 55gr TTSX in mine and they were awful as won’t stabilise. Yet they’re great in my 1-8” .223. If you can get them to shoot in your 22-250 I’d be keen to know what powder you use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boaraxa
Nosler BT 55gr and Horny V-Max 40 & 53gr are all incredibly accurate in my 1-14” 22-250. Have shot one red deer with neck shot at around 200m with 40gr and decided will never use it for such a large animal again.
Dead is dead, but I’ve now committed the 22-250 to target shooting and long range bunnies, cos feel the small projectiles aren’t ethical on deer, as conditions are seldom as good as they were the day I shot it. Each to their own though.
55gr BT, 60gr Partition and 69gr SMK are my favourites in my .223 1-8”
Let us know how you get on
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Use the 55 gr SP Hornady. The bulk lot with the cannelure. Book max of 36.5 of 2208 will do the job from up close to further out. If you want to use the 60 gr partition, then try 42 gr of 2209. You'll need a drop tube to get it in. Gives around 3640 in my rifle. Works well, but expensive.
@Boaraxa just came across this old thread. What conclusions did you come to? I have just recently acquired a 22.250 Savage Model 16 and some dies to go with it. My son does reloading so will be doing that for me but just not sure what to look at as I'm new to hunting. Thanks
What are you planning on shooting?
hi there when i was doing rabbits and goats full time with my sako 22-250 i was running nosler shots 50gn behind 34.4gns bm2 3665fps win case. At 93% hit rate over 8.5 thousand rabbits from 50yds out to 550yds and goats out to 400yds, it was the cheapest to reload this ammo then buying 17 ammo at the time .
That's a lot of rabbits:o Definitely jealous
yep it was a shit load of fun but one day shooting and the next three days reloading for the next shoot up i loved itQuote:
Originally Posted by charliehorse
Mainly goats and if the chance the odd deer hopefully
I'm unqualified to comment but the 70g speer and 60g Hornady go good in my gun with AR2206h. That's 1:9. Still early days for me with this calibre but they should whack em down good enough I'd like to think....
@Happy Jack , In the end with a 1-14 twist the 55g sierra were the best so iv stuck with them , shot a good number of reds using them the furthest shot 268y with good results, using a charge of 39g W760 ,Remington large rifle primers , I have never chronographed the load .
Thanks @Boaraxa
anyone tried the 50grn ttsx in a 1;12 twist 22-250????
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No I haven't, currently using a mix of Federal, Sako and Remington since everyone is running low on stock around here.
Have my boys reloading gear now as his rifles are now kept here too, just need him toy show up and teach me how to use it all.
Although I had my Savage shortened slightly and a suppressor fitted. So lots of testing required once we get some loads organised.