.22-250, 53 grain v-max, imr 8208 xbr, hornady once fired cartridges, wlr primers

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The bullets say .224. Is this the right bullet?

I'm green on reloading. I've done it, but mostly after my buddy comes over and makes sure I'm not doing anything dangerous. Basically, he sets me up and I use it after he gets it working properly.

So really, I know squat.

What do I need to be aware of when seating the primers?

What about OAL?

What else have I failed to consider?

They're going in a Remington 700 sps.
 
.224 is the right bullet, but before you start reloading I would suggest getting yourself a good manual and read it through, and when your done with that read another one. I also am new to reloading (been into it for about 6 months) and not the best person to be giving advise but this is what I was told and has helped me greatly. These guys on here are a wealth of knowledge and more then willing to help.
 
I would also suggest getting a good reloading manual, and giving it a good read. I am also new to reloading, and actually just getting started by loading 22-250. I've been having good luck with benchmark and 50 gr VMAX's. I would recommend just reading up on the basics, and taking your time to double check what you are doing.
 
Well, I've already got two and neither one of them cover the round I want to build.

This isn't my first round. It's my third.

As I said, I have a mentor that will keep me from doing anything stupid.

You guys are giving sage advice, but it's actual technical advice that I need.
 
What is the twist on your rifle? They are a long bullet for the weight and wont stabilize in a 1:14 or slower twist rate.
For oal most guys seat .010" to .020" off the lands if they can get there. Seeing as you have a remington that most likely wont be happening so seat to mag mag length otherwise.
If you want to get a accurate measurement of oal pick up a bullet comparator they measure length from the ogive instead of the tip. I measured some bullets the other day and they varied by sometimes .040" so with a comparator they will all be the same oal.
 
hometownhero said:
What is the twist on your rifle? They are a long bullet for the weight and wont stabilize in a 1:14 or slower twist rate.
For oal most guys seat .010" to .020" off the lands if they can get there. Seeing as you have a remington that most likely wont be happening so seat to mag mag length otherwise.
If you want to get a accurate measurement of oal pick up a bullet comparator they measure length from the ogive instead of the tip. I measured some bullets the other day and they varied by sometimes .040" so with a comparator they will all be the same oal.
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It's 1:14.

I've been shooting hornady spv 50gr. v-max. They appear to be stable.

I got the load info from h ttp://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/22-250/.

But since I don't know enough about what I'm doing, I wanted to ask you knowledgeable reloaders.

What would be the difficulty in stabilizing the 53gr?
 
nevanevan said:
If the manual you have doesn't cover 22 250 throw that #### out and buy a Lyman Speer or hornady. Then read the reloading tips cover to cover
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It is a lyman book, it's a few years old. It has .22-250. It doesn't cover the 53 grain v-max or the imr 8208 xbr.

But that link above does deal more directly with that round.

but there's nothing like picking a brain that knows.

I've really got hooked on the round.
 
Waterloomike said:
It's 1:14.

I've been shooting hornady spv 50gr. v-max. They appear to be stable.

I got the load info from h ttp://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/22-250/.

But since I don't know enough about what I'm doing, I wanted to ask you knowledgeable reloaders.

What would be the difficulty in stabilizing the 53gr?
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Says right in the hornady data. They are a fairly long bullet. I will post a pic of the hornady data page for you.

 
My apologies for the previous post, I didn't realize you were looking for a specific bullet not caliber. As stated before you could look on Hodgedon's website or work up from a 55 grain FMJ load. You can safely work up using a higher bullet weight powder amount as even if you go to the max loading using the 55 info on a 53 grain bullet, you probably won't run into any high pressure signs, although standard practises apply and always approach with caution.

Evan
 
nevanevan said:
My apologies for the previous post, I didn't realize you were looking for a specific bullet not caliber. As stated before you could look on Hodgedon's website or work up from a 55 grain FMJ load. You can safely work up using a higher bullet weight powder amount as even if you go to the max loading using the 55 info on a 53 grain bullet, you probably won't run into any high pressure signs, although standard practises apply and always approach with caution.

Evan
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No apology necessary. All of the knowledge is valid and useful.

Supplies are limited and I was lucky to get what I have. I did manage to get 2 lbs of powder and two boxes of bullets for, when all is said and done, 180 cartridges.

So pickins' is slim and I'll have to settle for what I've got on hand for now.
 
hometownhero said:
That is the reason I havent bought a 22-250. The gun I want is a 1:14. I will just shoot my 223 and can use 36gr up to 77gr bullets just fine
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I could end up with one, too.

I've been eyeballing the rancher.

But this rifle is very sweet. It is a shooter.
 
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