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<blockquote data-quote="Varmint Hunter" data-source="post: 9756" data-attributes="member: 313"><p>Most factory 22-250 barrels have a 14" twist which makes them shoot best with bullets between 50gr-55gr. A 60gr V-Max or similar style bullet normally requires a 12" twist for stability. If your rifle has a 12" twist (or faster) then I'd give the 60gr bullet a try.</p><p>For many years I shot 52gr match bullets exclusively. They kill varmints decisively but not dramatically, if you know what I mean. IMR 4064 and H380 shot best in my 40x. Eventually the throat receeded and I switched to 55gr B-Tip bullets. These bullets shot tight groups with Varget and were quite reliable out to 400yds or so.</p><p>Farther than that, I prefer to shoot a 6mmAI and 70gr or 80gr B-Tip bullets.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I have seen slightly smaller groups with Nosler B-Tips rather than Hornady V-Max bullets but the V-Max may be a bit more explosive. <img src="http://images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The Hornady is an excellent bullet that is preferred by many other shooters.</p><p></p><p>Choices - choices - choices</p><p></p><p>VH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Varmint Hunter, post: 9756, member: 313"] Most factory 22-250 barrels have a 14" twist which makes them shoot best with bullets between 50gr-55gr. A 60gr V-Max or similar style bullet normally requires a 12" twist for stability. If your rifle has a 12" twist (or faster) then I'd give the 60gr bullet a try. For many years I shot 52gr match bullets exclusively. They kill varmints decisively but not dramatically, if you know what I mean. IMR 4064 and H380 shot best in my 40x. Eventually the throat receeded and I switched to 55gr B-Tip bullets. These bullets shot tight groups with Varget and were quite reliable out to 400yds or so. Farther than that, I prefer to shoot a 6mmAI and 70gr or 80gr B-Tip bullets. Personally, I have seen slightly smaller groups with Nosler B-Tips rather than Hornady V-Max bullets but the V-Max may be a bit more explosive. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] The Hornady is an excellent bullet that is preferred by many other shooters. Choices - choices - choices VH [/QUOTE]
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