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Need to put a scope on my 22-250, any ideas?
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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 313794" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p><strong>Re: Savage Mdl 12, 22-250?</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As far as ammo is concerned you will have to know what the twist rate is. If it is a 1:9 twist then you will be able to go up to 75 maybe 80 grain bullets. If it is a 1:12 twist then you are limited to 40-60grn bullets. To be on the safe side I would look for ammo in the 50-65grn range. You will just have to shoot different manufactures to see what it likes. </p><p></p><p>I like the Nikon Buckmaster series. I like and use the 6-18x40 side focus with target dot. I like to be able to twiddle turrets, so that is my choice. This would be enough magnification to get you as far as that rifle will shoot accurately. Another option would be the Bushnell 6-24x50 4200 Elite Tactical, and the 3200 Elite tactical. I also one day hope to purchase a Vortex Viper. I really like their reticules. Hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 313794, member: 13275"] [b]Re: Savage Mdl 12, 22-250?[/b] As far as ammo is concerned you will have to know what the twist rate is. If it is a 1:9 twist then you will be able to go up to 75 maybe 80 grain bullets. If it is a 1:12 twist then you are limited to 40-60grn bullets. To be on the safe side I would look for ammo in the 50-65grn range. You will just have to shoot different manufactures to see what it likes. I like the Nikon Buckmaster series. I like and use the 6-18x40 side focus with target dot. I like to be able to twiddle turrets, so that is my choice. This would be enough magnification to get you as far as that rifle will shoot accurately. Another option would be the Bushnell 6-24x50 4200 Elite Tactical, and the 3200 Elite tactical. I also one day hope to purchase a Vortex Viper. I really like their reticules. Hope this helps. Tank [/QUOTE]
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