what bullet to use with my 22-250..Range Report!! Update!!

[crout]

I've been trying to do a bit of research for my new toy i'll be getting in a couple of days. but so many choices with not alot of money to play with.
my gun has a 1-14 twist and therefore feel a 55gr or lighter bullet is best. no?
my bullet choices are v-max 50gr. barnes varminator 50gr. or speer tnt 50gr and 52gr Hp. I have not heard much about the speer bullets but have heard great things from the hornady and barnes bullets. my powder choice is varget because it uses less powder to reach higher velocities than other powders. more bang for the buck I guess you could say.

what works for you in your slow twist 22-250's?

 

[Swifty]

50 gr. blitzkings work good in my slow twist 220 swift if that helps.A buddy also uses the same in his 22-250 and likes them.

 

[Mad_Mikee]

My friend uses the 55gr sierra fmj's and they seem to shoot really good. I just picked up a box of 55gr. nosler ballistic tips I plan to work up a load for in my 22-250.

 

[stubblejumper]

The 50gr v-max was accurate in my 700 vssf,but they may not do as well in other guns.

 

[Grizz Axxemann]

my XR100 likes the 40 gr Nosler BTs

 

[CyaN1de]

My XR Likes the 50gr V-Max bullets. Smacked a Ground Pig at @ 435yds this past spring with them

 

[Dogleg]

52 grain Berger Varmint Match; coyote smoker/ hide saver.

 

[manitou210]

I have found that the Nosler 55gr BT are the most accuate bullet in my 223rem xcr LRT at 3400fps sub 1/2" at 100 and loaded some with H335 in my 222rem and shot a 5 shot group at 300y just over 1" i usually use Sierra 69gr & berger 75gr in my 223 rem but they really are not much more acurate than the Noslers or the nosler 69gr Match
and they sure smoke a ground hog leaving the muzzle at 3400fps

 

[sbtennex]

Depends - what the heck you shooting them at? If you have a source of Varminators buy them. Work up a good load later - they're not made anymore. The new "improved" version translates to more $$ and is a step backwards - marketing only.

 

[sundance1972]

mine likes the nosler 52gr custom competition hpbt with 36gr of 4895
consistent 1/2" groups at 100yrd

 

[mpwolf]

50 gr. vmax and varget for me. Makes crows simply come apart.

 

[Ruger No.1]

55gr. Nosler BT's work great in my No.1 with Varget, Benchmark and H-380. The 50 gr. work just as well accuracy wise but I prefer the potential performance advantage of the 55's.

 

[msg.drew]

1-14 twist... I wouldnt get anything heavier then 55grs.

1-12 40 -60 grs
1-9 60-75 grs
1-7 75 -90 grs

 

[Scott_N]

I'm another guy who likes the 55 gr Nosler BTs in my 22-250.

 

[crout]

Depends - what the heck you shooting them at? If you have a source of Varminators buy them. Work up a good load later - they're not made anymore. The new "improved" version translates to more $$ and is a step backwards - marketing only.

I will be shooting mostly gophers. the odd rabbit/coyote.

varmin-a-tor????? they don't make em any more??? $36/250 http://wholesalesports.com/onlinest...egory_id=10520010041809/~pcategory=1052001004

I guess I'll be making a call to wholesale to double check. price seems pretty good too.

 

[msg.drew]

Why not try some 50 grs V-max I have varmint packs(250) instock for $46.89

 

[crout]

If you have a source of Varminators buy them. Work up a good load later - they're not made anymore. The new "improved" version translates to more $$ and is a step backwards - marketing only.

unfortunately you're correct. they are discontinued. I wish WSS would update their website. too bad.

 

[woodchopper]

I also use Nosler BT in my stevens 22-250

 

[ricciardelli]

Sierra 52 grain HPBT

 

[COREY]

I used to have a load using CT 55gr BST in front of IMR 4064 that worked really well out of a #1 V in 22-250.