22-250 with a 20" barrel

[6.5x55swm]

I maybe buying a weatherby vanguard s2, 22-250 with a 20" barrel. Should be good for 300 to 350yds shots? What do you fellas think?

 

[sgt.rock]

you shouldn't get enough velocity loss to matter, and having a short 20" barrel will oftentimes be stiffer, therefore accuracy potential is enhanced. (notice I said potential, not actual, as lots of other factors come into play)

 

[cath8r]

Should be good as a regular length barrel. Just sound more delightful.

 

[MarkFenn]

Seems like a short barrel for a hot cartridge, bit of muzzle blast. But I wouldn't hesitate on it. Nice short little carbine and as Sgt.Rock said it may not effect accuracy.

 

[Rembo]

Is a 223 good for 300-350 yards?..of course.

You should be still running faster than a 24" 223 with that 20" 22-250...give 'er

 

[hawk-i]

A 20" barrel on a 22-250 makes about as much sense as a Ferrari with mudders on it....it will work but it isn't what it was designed for. The whole Idea with a 22-250 is velocity...but that's just my take on it.
enjoy!

 

[hoytcanon]

In my experience .223's do better in short barrels than .22/250's... I have experienced more overall loss of velocity per inch with .22/250 than .223... that however should not determine your decision... handling and feel are primary concerns... particularly if you reload.

 

[sgt.rock]

What is the twist on that short barrel? I'd be leery if it was 1:14 and short to boot. I'd want a 1:9 twist for a short barrel, so I could experiment with bigger bullets than 50-55 gr and different speed powders to see what was most efficient. I'd personally welcome a challenge like that. But if I was handicapped with a slow twist, thus limiting my choice of bullets to smaller ones, I'd probably pass.

 

[mbonner]

The sergeant is right on...I have a Savage 22 250 with a 1:12 twist, would much rather have a 1:8 to stabilise those heavy bullets, 70 grainers.