22-250 for deer

hunter-4-life said:
Long as you got the twist rate you'll be set.

A good option if you don't have the twist would be a 55gr Sierra Gameking #1365. Or even a 55gr TTSX. I know the box says you need a 10 twist but Ive shot them out to 300 yards in my 14 twist and they're just fine.

Since SK has changed the law ive always wanted to take my 22-250 AI or 22-284 out and try them out with a 75gr Berger. But I always end up grabbing my tried n true 270 or 257 bee.
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This. Based on the 250-3000 Savage, aka 250 Savage, there's nothing wrong with the cartridge. The issue is twist rate/bullet stability and hunting bullets matched to the 22-250's speed delivering good terminal performance. Isn't the gmx basically completely gilding metal/copper? As such, what is the length? Usually it's the length that can't be stabilized, long bullets being heavier makes it confusing.

Here, blacktail are tiny. Hundred pound live weight 40-60 lbs on meat hooks. A 22 centre fire would be fine. Wouldn't be my personal choice, but I have choices.
 
hunter-4-life said:
My bad, if you meant the 70gr GMX in your earlier post then yes you'd need an 8twist most likely. A 7.5 would be ideal. A 50gr GMX with a 12 would be money.
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One of my 1:9 twist .223's stabilizes 70 grain Berger match bullets ( VLD's) bullets all the way out to 1K, my 1:7 handles 88's wit no issues at all.
The 1:6.5 I am gettng built will shoot 95's.
In have a friend who has killed over 40 deer using a 22/250 1:12 twist using 55 grain Game Kings with no issues at all.
Cat
 
hunter-4-life said:
Partitions and Accubonds i've found don't shoot "1 Hole" the best i've ever got out of either one was 3/4" at 100. And thats a few different cal's. No matter seating depth, powder charge or type. But again, they aren't a "target" bullet. Not saying guys havent got them to drill a hole, but in my experience in the 240 wby, 243 and 270 wsm the best they did was 3/4". And for most if they shoot 3/4"-1" at 100 thats good enough for deer. Either or the Partition or TTSX would be just fine for deer. More and more guys are using their 22-250 and 223 for deer in SK, especially for new shooters who are scared of recoil.
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lol some of us big tough guys don’t like recoil either. I switched to a Grendel after debating the 22-250 again. Needed a change…. With no recoil. Lol
 
iron cat said:
One of my 1:9 twist .223's stabilizes 70 grain Berger match bullets ( VLD's) bullets all the way out to 1K, my 1:7 handles 88's wit no issues at all.
The 1:6.5 I am gettng built will shoot 95's.
In have a friend who has killed over 40 deer using a 22/250 1:12 twist using 55 grain Game Kings with no issues at all.
Cat
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My 9 twist 20” factory savage 10 predator also shot the 75gr ELD-M fantastic out to 400.
Even my 22-250 AI with a 26” 8 twist got the 90gr SMK into cloverleafs at 100 and 2” at 450 yards. I was shocked.
 
My dad who is recoil shy used a CIL 340 .222 for deer I sent him for Ontario WT's shots usually under 150 yards. I handloaded him Win 55gr or Hornady 55 SP with 24gr of win 748. All dozen deer and 3 problem black bears one shot each. No cripples no losses.Double lung them or neck.
 
The 60 grain partition is a semi round nose, much like the 160 grain .277 partition.

That 60 .224 partition would be a great game bullet, but because of its BC, only effective to 50yds. For those with broken sarcasm detectors, that's sarcasm. I find this thread all over the place, in that people are talking both hunting and target bullets. Maybe the OP needs to define the purpose again.
 
iron cat said:
One of my 1:9 twist .223's stabilizes 70 grain Berger match bullets ( VLD's) bullets all the way out to 1K, my 1:7 handles 88's wit no issues at all.
The 1:6.5 I am gettng built will shoot 95's.
In have a friend who has killed over 40 deer using a 22/250 1:12 twist using 55 grain Game Kings with no issues at all.
Cat
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70gmx is longer than the 70vld berger.
 
I shot a decent size Black Bear at 220 yards with my Swift and the 60 Partition.
He dropped at the shot, and that was game over.

I feel there are better choices for larger deer/bear, etc. But the 22 CFs will do
the job when placed in the right spot. I would avoid any frangible bullet though.
Dave.
 
From late 70's to the mid 90's the largest rifle allowed for game or fox was a 22 cal, meaning 22-250 and 5.6x57 mostly used in Ireland. Our deer are not as large as yours, have Red Deer as largest species. Hunters got efficient with these rifles and to this day many only neck/head shoot deer. I only shot a few deer with the 22-250 and they went down like hit by lightening.... except the last one which needed to be finished with a knife. No reason why I should grab a 22-250 if I have so many better choices in the safe.
Still my favourite for fox though.
edi
 
I have shot so many deer with a 22 CF (223s, 222, 22-250s) since I moved to Manitoba over 30yrs ago that I have lost count. I have used 55gr Vmax, 40gr Bergers, 55gr SPs, and my favorite, 52gr nosler solid base. If you have doubts you can do it then I don't think you should. This season I have my sites set on a big old buck that I'm pretty sure I will not get close enough to use a 22CF. Carrying the 25 06AI loaded with 100gr Partitions.
 
I’ve shot more than a few deer with the 22/250, typically with a bullet I like for coyotes. Pop them in the ribs and the most usual result is they go straight down. Another frequent result is they look around like they are confused, scratch their side with a back hoof, and just bed down and die. It’s entirely wild speculation on my part, but I can’t shake the feeling that that little pop and sting is just under the threshold for triggering some mad death run.

It’s definitely not my first choice, but for a good shot at reasonable ranges it’ll get the job done. It sure helps if you can expect to see dozens or even hundreds of deer per day and choosing your shot on undisturbed animals isn’t much of a sacrifice.
 
More than enough, though not my first choice.

Fred Glaser, Alaska, swore by a .220 Swift for everything but Grizzly, though he took one with it after being charged. Velocity is there, just choose the bullet correctly.

Certainly, as heavy a pill as your rlfle will shoot accurately. But i'd keep within 125-100 yards, or go heavier.

Patrick.
 
I know of 2 people in BC that hammer deer and elk every year with a 22-250. Both with 55g bullets I believe. One uses what ever he can find at Canadian tire, the other uses tsx.
 
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