Pet load for 22-250

[DSheetz]

With a Ruger M77Mark II 1:12 twist 22 inch barrel using once fired brass I just neck size the brass if it's fired more then once I set the shoulder back .002 running a 60 gr SPBT I like 32.5 gr Varget with a winchester WSR primer . In a Smith and Wesson 1:12 twist 22 inch barrel running 55 grain Sierra HPBT's I like the same powder , charge and primers . I have also been known to use IMR 4350 for the 55 and 60 grn bullets running them around 3200 fps mv

 

[Terry Lightle]

My Tikka is a 14 twist,been shooting a 22- 250 for a long time everyone I have owned liked 36.5 Varget with a 55 grain V MAX

 

[jmaars]

Thanks, I have prolly 5 boxes of 53 v max My 223 coyote special loves them.

I looked and I have 7 boxes of 53 V Max. Will prolly try to use them!!

 

[xsn10s]

55 vmax wouldn't stabilize in my 1-14" twist. I doubt 53 vmax will either. I believe you need atleast 1'12" twist.

 

[scope-eye]

40 grains of varget will make them cooperate in a 14 twist

Dean

 

[xsn10s]

If the OP gets a 1-8" then he'll have no trouble with the 55 gr. I had 50 gr vmax keyhole in my 1-14". Some work, some won't. i wouldn't be telling someone to load a bunch in a 1-14". Best of luck!

 

[DSheetz]

Loading ammo is enjoyable for most of us . There are so many variables that will make or break rounds we load . To error on the side of caution and start with mid range loads is one of my rules that I follow religiously .