22-250

Isn't h380 literally named for a pet load in 22-250? Like 3031 in 303, of peas n carrots. Since we're really not close to back to component availability of pre scamdemic, it's going to be what powders in the range you have or can find. Bullets for 22 are pretty cheap and available, most 22-250 have slow twist so your not competing for large 22 bullets. Probably about 55gr max. Primers, even saying it is like finger nails on a blackboard.

I'm assuming the purpose is predators, warm Prairre summer concern for over pressure. The 22-250 is a good step above a 223, even when not pushed right to max. If your looking for a modern powder, the one that occurs to me would be CFE blk.
 
Before we can answer your question, we need to know which bullet shape and weight you want to load for and the twist rate of your bore.

All will have some effect on the performance of your handloads.

Most 22-250 chambered rifles will have a 1-12 or 1-14 twist rate. Some have tighter twist rates, for shooting heavier bullets.

Bad Bob gave you a powder and bullet weight that will work well in all twist rates but wouldn't work well with tight twist/heavy bullet loads.

I have a 22-250 with a 1-8 twist rate and it loves long, heavy bullets, over magnum primers and H380 or W760
 
I’ve got 2 different .22-250 rifles.

My B14 HMR has a 9” factory barrel and it’s been fabulous launching the Hornady 75 HPBT pills out to 700 yards at Base Borden’s Mons Range. At 800y, the boys in the Butts tell me my booolits get a little squirrel like. :eek:

I’m currently using IMR 4320 that I had an 8 pound jug from yesteryear. So It’s All Good! :wave:

I expected that behaviour and hence I’m dreaming of an 8” factory barrel. One can only dream LOL

My hunting coyote Remmy 700 loves the 55 grain Vmax booolit with IMR 4320 powder. Mind you the .22-250 loves many of my older ball powders from long ago. I just launch them around 3000fps. No stress that way.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Barney

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I’m seriously thinking of trying 4895. The H version might be a bit less sensitive to temperature fluctuations compared to IMR. Have you guys noticed any?
 
I had pretty good results with IMR4895 in my Ruger 77 VT. 52 gr SMk’s would consistently group under 1 moa. I switched to Varget and my groups tightened up to 0.7 moa. By consistent I mean 10 shot groups at ranges from 100- 500 yards.

I used that rifle often for coyotes in the dead of winter and gophers in the summer. My 4895 load was just below max and I never saw any pressure signs.
 
I personally think that 22250 is the best small cal round ever made I’ve just replaced the 2nd barrel with a third on my current one. Imr 4895 and varget worked in all of them. Varget seems to work well if I want to drop the throttle back a bit for target work to try to conserve some barrel life
 
In my Savage M-12 with a 1/12" twist it's IMR 4064 In my Rem 700 with a 1/14" twist, it's W-760.

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Rem 788 55gr SP/ using either IMR 4895 or IMR 3031 - 34gr/Win brass and a Fed LRMP cuts cloverleafs at 100 yards. Use at own risk.
 
444shooter said:
I’m seriously thinking of trying 4895. The H version might be a bit less sensitive to temperature fluctuations compared to IMR. Have you guys noticed any?
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IMHO, you can't go wrong with that powder, so if you can find it, don't be afraid to use it.

Something to consider is H380, which was formulated at the request of Bruce Hodgdon, especially for the 22-250 bullet weights you list and twist rate.

It's a very stable ball powder, and it works very smoothly through a powder measure.

You might be able to get away with bullets as heavy as 62+ grains if they're loaded hot enough to get enough rotation to stay stable.

I've got a friend who loves to shoot the very heavy 90 grain Sierra bullets through his Tikka T3X, with an aftermarket 1-7 twist rate. They shoot very well with Superformance and slower powders from a 26 inch barrel.

It's all about matching the components with your rifle.

He doesn't get maximum velocities with Superformance, over magnum primers, but he gets accuracy people would kill for.
 
Also a fan of h380 in my 22-250 I have used it in winter temps to -30 and never noticed lack of ignition or not being able to hit my targets. Never did group it though. One thing to consider is if you shoot near last and first light the flash off h380 can be quite startling haha
 
Bruce Hodgdon actually named H380 because of its exceptional and consistent accuracy in the 22/250. 38.0 gr with the 55 gr bullet apparently gave Bruce happy pants. these days powders have more specialized burning rates and better consistency so each cartridge/bullet combo can have several powder choices for best performance.
 
I have had very good results in my tikka and browning with XBR 8208 and 55gr bullets. VMax or BTs have pretty much the same small groups and same POI.
Have a Ruger Hawkeye with 12 twist. Very good results with 63 gr Sierra and Superformance. Also likes CFE 223 with 50 and 55 gr SPs. Burnt a lot of the old Ammomart 44 powder in my B-78. 50 gr VMaxs would launch gophers 10+ ft in the air.
 
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