22-250 reloading data for heavy bullets download

The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. Rifle reloading for flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i. Yet another carries a fairly heavy bullet that should. I was wanting to try some long range loads and was wondering if anybody had worked with the 75 and 80 gr. The heaviest bullets my 114 22250 will shoot accurately is the sierra 63 grain semipointed. My hornady reloading manual says that you need something below a 10 inch twist to shoot those heavier bullets. What often comes up is that bullets are now available in the 224 caliber which serves all the centerfire 22 rounds in the range of 70gr, 80gr, and i believe ive even seen 90gr bullets out there. In my rifle, the i 6064 was a bit more consistent and with better velocity than varget, h4350 or h4895. Chambered for standard 22250 ive just completed barrel breakin and its nice and smooth and doesnt foul. Featuring the industry leading polymer tipped hornady vmax bullet that. Started breaking in the new barrel with what i know, 5360gr bullets with h380.

The load data developed for the 40 grain btlf as well as the bullets weighing 60 grains or more, was fired from a 24 wiseman barrel with 18 twist. Berger bullets in the 22250 long range hunting forum. Using bullets from barnes vlc, barnes solid, barnes xlc bt, barnes xfb or solid, barnes xlc fb, barnes xfb. You will struggle to stabilize their 22 vlds but you should be able to shoot their flat base varmint bullets up to 60 grains pretty well. I cant imagine a better long range varmint rifle than a 22250 ai with a 18 twist barrel shooting 6570 grain bullets.

The 80 gr smk and nosler bullets did ok but no where near. I looked up the twist on them and ruger shows it to be 1 in 10. Nosler reloading forum view topic 22250 heavy bullet. The wife recently got her 22250 she has been wanting. The smaller powder load also contributes to more economical shooting for users who load their own ammunition. The barnes original became known as the top choice for african game. Every where i look it says a 22250 cant stabilize the larger 62 and 70 grain barnes bullets using a 1. Using bullets from hornady vmax, hornady hornet, hornady vmax, spsx or sp, hornady, hornady vmax, spsx, sp, sp wc, btfmj wc, hornady vmax, sp or hp, hornady bthp, hornady amax or bthp, hornady amax. With a box of lapua 6mm br norma brass, benchmark or vv n5, and some custom 52gr bullets, youll be shooting bughole groups at 3600 fps in. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. In 1932, fred barnes began selling bullets made in his bayfield, colorado basement workshop. My barrel length is 27 and the twist is 1 turn in 9.

Welcome to the predator masters forums be sure to visit the main predator master website at. The 22250 has plenty of powder capacity, but its standard 14inch twist pretty much rules out heavy bullets. I have listed powders of imr, hodgdon, alliant, vihtavuori oy and accurate. If you are interested in higher velocity, look at the factory ballistics for the.

Heres the guide to the 22br cartridge and 22br precision shooting. Looking at the hodgdon reloading data center, there are at least 6 powders that allow this velocity to be increased up to 3,855 fps just over 200 fps higher. Historically, this caliber has produced 3,650 fps with a 55grain bullet. Rifle shooter magazine, cartridge history, powder choices, load data. Rifle bullets handgun bullets plastic training bullets plastic training bullet cases shot capsules lead round balls back.

I was checking my load data for 55 grain nosler balistic tips in 22250 and it seems that max. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by bandit1, oct 29. I shot the 55 grain varmint bullets in my 22250 and they shot exceptionally accurate and had a pretty good splat factor but i switched back to the hornady vmax because they were cheaper and more accessible. Im in the process of locating load data for 22250 with an 80gr bullet. The rearward motion of every gun, its recoil, increases when heavier shot or heavier bullets are fired, and when higher. Spending a few extra dollars for quality bullets will give you a more satisfying hunt. Tried some varget and wasnt impressed with the metering but im past that now. I have on hand some 55gr bullets i have been using for my. Best load in 22250 register user forum list calendar active topics faq whos online. Slow burning powders generally work better in longer barrels and heavier bullets. In this section youll find anything related to reloading data, be it our norma reloading manual, burning rate chart or how to store your powder.

I know its not enough for the really heavy bullets, but i was thinking of trying the 69gr tipped matchking in these rifles to see if either likes it. I doubt there is much difference between the 22250 and the 22x47 thaat would cause the 22250 not to shoot with heavy bullets. Loaded some 70gr sp with h380 and didnt do too bad but thats the max i can find data for. Spgc does anyone have any experience with any of these bullets. I figured these 22250s would be good truck guns for around the ranch. Another load uses a heavier bullet at full power and a moderate pace. Varget is the perfect powder for shooting the 223 remington with heavy bullets in competitive matches. Powders include accurate, hodgdon, imr, ramshot, vihtavuori, winchester, alliant. Some guys i talked to thought with the ai and a hot load with the 8 twist i could push the 90s ive never tried. Discussion in small stuff22s, 20s, and 17s started by billmo, jan 11, 2008. Now, i have loaded lots of other 55 grain bullets with h380 at 38 grains of powder and even higher, the max given for.

At 300 yards and with very good weather conditions, it performed at a consistent 1. Powders include imr, vihtavuori, hodgdon, accurate, alliant, winchester, ramshot. Now, to try to get something loaded up for her for christmas. Please read the next chapter carefully before continuing. Sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. Load data 22250 19 heavy bullet loads shooters forum.

The load i have settled on with this rifle and bullet for long range shooting is using 43. Heavy bullets in 22250 you will probably need a 7 twist, but check with the barrel maker. Both the swift and the 22250 shoot at very similar velocities and bullet. Barnes bullets in a 22250 texas gun talk the premier. Using nosler load data and nosler 60 grain ballistic tips. Is that i can maybe expect to stabilize about a sixty grain bullet with this rifle. For a handloader, understanding a bullets interaction within the chamber is funda mental to. Ricochets from fmj bullets are not a good thing and the lot of remington bulk bullets i bought were all over the place in weight and shape. If this is a standard short action, you will have some room to seat the bullets out as the case is almost 3mm shorter than the. Right click on the image of the load data and use save as. Considering many of mine were purchased for less than the cost of a box of bullets at todays prices, and more of them were bought at the price of what a box of bullets use to cost, so they are a cheap investiment. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type.

Handloading can be dangerous and its important to us that you dont hurt yourself or others. If you plan to shoot the heavy 75gr to 80gr bullets and you have a barrel with. Only trouble with high velocity heavy bullet in 22250 is barrel erosion. Home forums top level forums small stuff22s, 20s, and 17s load data 22250 19 heavy bullet loads. H380nosler 55s 22250 posted in guns, loads, optics and gear for varmint hunting. If ever you are unsure of your load data, or if you detect any. In recent years, there has been significant interest in load data for fast twist barrels and heavy weight bullets. Its got the heavy barrel, 20 power scope, bipod, competition trigger and its a remington. The nosler reloading manual recommends a cartridge length of. I am shooting a 22250 ackley with a 70gn home swaged boat tail spire point bullet made with sierra j4 jackets. I want to load some heavier bullets, anyone out there have any experience testing these heavy 7090gr. Over the next 40 years, the company gained a solid reputation by offering premium bullets to hunters who rolled their own. That kind of speed makes varminters smile22250 velocities with less powder and better accuracy.

All the loads on these pages are pressure tested according to the c. Ballistic tip is a bit too long for best accuracy for a 14 twist in a 22250. Extreme care must be used with any reloading data that fills a case less than half full, which. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Anyone shooting heavier bullets in 22250 remington. I am having serious accuracy problems the barnes tsx 53 gr. I find hodgdons online data to be a very good starting point. These four bullets cover all the intended uses for the authors new rifle. Theres much discussion and debate about how effective 22 caliber rounds such as 223 and 22250 are for various uses. Superformance varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100.