22-250 heavy bullets

[dodgeman308]

So I'm running a savage model 12 LRPV single shot left port right bolt in 22-250, I've got a shilen select match on the way in 1:8 twist, I'm wanting to hear input from people that are shooting 70-82 grain bullets and what are you finding most accurate, both target and hunting loads.. And if ya feel like sharing some recipes I'd be ok with that too lol

 

[cath8r]

Im shooting 75 gr amax in my 8 twist .22-250. Accurate enough for me, as I am no compettor. 36.5gr of h4350 and winchester standard primer.
Getting approx. 3200fps.

 

[Dogleg]

I used to use 75 grain Hornady BTHP Match in a fast twist 22/250 for coyotes. Worked good. It wasn't exactly the best hide bullet, but better than some. Good in the wind.

I don't remember the charge any more, but it was 4064 and a CCI benchrest primer.

 

[dodgeman308]

Ok thanks guys, been doing some research and looks like people have been getting excellent results with the 80 vld's and the 80 grain smk's

 

[TIPPY91]

i have been using 80gr berger vlds in my 22-250 7.5 twist 3150fps

 

[Dogleg]

I use the 80 grain Berger in a fast twist .223 and a 1-8 Middlestead. Good bullet.

 

[dodgeman308]

What powders are you using? I have seen people using h4350 and having good results..

 

[cath8r]

h4350 is hard to find. IMR4350 is easier to find and I have 2 brand new pounds of it I'm going to switch to once my 3/4lbs of hodgden is gone. Apparently they are virtually twins but I'm go through the load workup thingy when I do switch. Hadnt heard of anyone using 4064 for the heavies in the .22-250. Glad I came back and checked.

 

[TIPPY91]

i'm VV N550 powder

 

[dodgeman308]

Alright I keep all that in mind, anyone using varget at all? I happen to have about 8 pounds of it right now lol (I load the 308 with varget)