1:14 twist 22-250 Loads

S

sp-10

CGN Regular
Rating - 100%
11   0   0
I bought a Browning X-Bolt White Gold Medallion in 22-250 new form a dealer that was supposed to be a 1:9 twist but turns out it is a 1:14. I have a couple thousand 70gr RDFs I was planning on running but that won't work out. Browning Canada has been no help, so it looks like I am stuck with the 1:14 barrel until I burn it out.

What is everyones favourite bullet and loads for a 1:14 22-250? The gun will be used primarily for sealing and target shooting. Looking for a 45-50gr bullet. I have a good stock of 53gr varmageddons that I will try but it seems other people don't have much luck with them in 1:14. Looking to buy 1000-2000 bullets that will perform decent on game.
 
Last edited:
For my own 22-250 - a Win Model 70 with 1-14 twist, I got 52 grain Speer Varmint and use IMR 3031 - no complaints. For next door neighbour, we did up pressure series - he is about 3 notches (0.5 grains per step) down from published Max - using 55 grain V-Max and Varget powder - his 22-250's are Ruger 77, so 1-14" twist as well, I think - I never measured the twist rate in them. He uses same ammo in either rifle - he has not complained, either - wants another 100 rounds made up, when I get to it.
 
In my 22-250; A Remington 700 Varmint 1/14 26" HB, I use a 45gr Barnes TSX with a stout charge of Varget. It groups very well ; I have tried the 53gr TSX but while it was ok the 45gr grouped better. I have taken a few deer with it with decent results. I have also tried the 55 and 62gr TTSX's but the groups were not what I'd call good.
Good Luck in your quest
 
55gr Hornady spsx & 36gr IMR4064 has shot very well in several 1-14 22-250s for me. Fast twist rifles can make the spsx bullets shed their thin jackets not far from the muzzle if sent too fast, but never had any issue from pushing from 1-14. They are very impressive to see the hits on varmints from a 22-250. Varget was a close second for accuracy in my rifles.
 
406271458_382085847612270_7409697334236529929_n.jpg

Hoping to find something that groups better than the 70 RDFs. Thinking groups might improve if the bullets weren't travelling to the target sideways. LOL
 

Attachments

  • 406271458_382085847612270_7409697334236529929_n.jpg
    406271458_382085847612270_7409697334236529929_n.jpg
    64.6 KB · Views: 174
Last edited:
OP, the 1-14 twist rate will easily stabilize all designs of .223-.224 bullets up to 55grains. After that, I've never been able to get mine to shoot VLD HPBT bullets of 62 grains, without cratering primers.

It will shoot flat base 62 grain and spire point, boat tail bullets very well, but needs to be at close to maximum loads for consistency.
 
Last edited:
I dont have a 22-250, but I have a 220 swift with a 1:14 twist 26" pipe. Favourite varmint load is 37.5gr varget and a 50gr v-max, 2nd is the 52gr berger FB varmint or FB target with the same charge of varget. 52gr sierra HP also really good with varget. 53gr v-max were not good in my gun.
 
My favorite loads were 36gr varget and 52gr bthp match. 40gr vmax and a above max dose of 4064 was FAST and accurate. Safe in that gun. YMMV.
 
Eh those bullets that hit on there side are good for killing coyotes..I see you get a nice long hole ...quick kill and push it into the next field ..better than those small holes
You may have to empty gun once or twice to hit coyotes ..you will be very fast at working action ...your friends will think you have a semi auto
 
Had a Rem 700 22/250 VSF 14 twist a while back. A Berger 52 gr with H-380 shot in the low 4's. My 14 twist would not stabalize the 53 gr V-max.
 
hunters home said:
Had a Rem 700 22/250 VSF 14 twist a while back. A Berger 52 gr with H-380 shot in the low 4's. My 14 twist would not stabalize the 53 gr V-max.
Click to expand...

Some rifles with the 1-14 twist will not stabilize the 53 gr V Max. Some will.

I had two rifles chambered for the 22-250, a factory Winchester Mod 70 with a sporter weight barrel and a Remingtion 700SA, with a custom Gaillard barrel.

Both rifles had 1-14 twist rates and both preferred flat base bullets with hollow points for best accuracy.

The Winchester will shoot the 53 gr V Max very well but the Remington just wouldn't do it, no matter how how or light I for loaded it, or distance from the leade. Both barrels were almost identical as far as measurement went for bore diameters. The Win Mod 70 had a slightly more generous chamber.

It happens.
 
With that twist rate it will probably shine with 40 - 45 grain bullets. It will never hurt to buy some factory rounds - in the end you will have some reloadable brass. Before you go to the range measure the c.o.a.l and then take the average. You will use this when you reload.
 
bearhunter said:
Some rifles with the 1-14 twist will not stabilize the 53 gr V Max. Some will.

I had two rifles chambered for the 22-250, a factory Winchester Mod 70 with a sporter weight barrel and a Remingtion 700SA, with a custom Gaillard barrel.

Both rifles had 1-14 twist rates and both preferred flat base bullets with hollow points for best accuracy.

The Winchester will shoot the 53 gr V Max very well but the Remington just wouldn't do it, no matter how how or light I for loaded it, or distance from the leade. Both barrels were almost identical as far as measurement went for bore diameters. The Win Mod 70 had a slightly more generous chamber.

It happens.
Click to expand...

Yes. Rifles can be finky. My Sako 6mm PPC USA will not stabilize a 68 gr Stinger but will shoot a 70 Gr Nosler. ( longer bullet) and a 75 gr Speer.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom