22-250 loads

[turkey buster]

I am going to start loading for my 22-250 but not sure what kinda powder to start with, I am going to be predator hunting yotes/bob cats hopefully I will be loading with ballistic tips not sure what grain bullets yet, so any help would be great
thanks chuck

[Gutpile]

I used to use a lot of Varget and 52 grn match hollow points. I've since sold the 22-250

You do realize your going to get 20 different recomendations here, right? 

[Rgrady35]

I vote for Varget also. I gave my rifle to my brother in Texas I was loading Hornady V-Max 40 gr. I think it was just too light. I would use a heavier pill if I still had it here.

[b23]

What twist barrel do you have?  How far do you plan on shooting most of your shots?  What are you looking for your bullet to do, blow things up or be hide friendly?

If it's a Remmy it will be a 1-14 and that will limit you on bullet weight.  Not really a bad thing unless you're looking to shoot past 600yds.

If you could be a bit more specific it will help you get more specific answers tailored more to your needs.

[Gutpile]

Standard twist in a 250 is 1:14. I'm assuming thats what he's got.



I used a lot of 40's as well and they worked great but if you hit bone they can be quite messy. I shot an 18 lb bobcat in the chest at 180 yards that did no damage at all to the hide. Shot many coyotes without to many problems. Nothing is absolute though when it comes to that round other than the fact that it puts them to sleep very nicely.

[turkey buster]

ya gut pile i realize that, it is what I'm looking for the more info the better thanks

What twist barrel do you have?  How far do you plan on shooting most of your shots?  What are you looking for your bullet to do, blow things up or be hide friendly?

If it's a Remmy it will be a 1-14 and that will limit you on bullet weight.  Not really a bad thing unless you're looking to shoot past 600yds.

If you could be a bit more specific it will help you get more specific answers tailored more to your needs.

I'm not sure what twist it is, it was a gift from my brother in law, all I really know is it is a custom, mouser action that the father in law had built back in the early 70's,

[Jamieb]

38.8 gr. of RL-15 under a molyed 50gr. V-max = 3850 FPS and very accurate out of my 26" barrel. Those little V-max's pushed hard are devastating.

[turkey buster]

 ok it is a 1:14 twist (thanks gut pile) as far as how long a shots I'll be taking I will probably not put myself in a situation for more than a 350 to 400 yrd shot (yet that is)
chuck

[Red Dawg]

I have an old remmy 700 bdl varmiter which and like to use 40gr of h380 and a 55 v-max. 3680 fps and very accurate. I havn't been able to go hunting with it much but pigeons at a hundred yards just disappear. I have killed dawgs with other guns using the v-max and it is a great varmint bullet.

[Gutpile]

ok it is a 1:14 twist (thanks gut pile) as far as how long a shots I'll be taking I will probably not put myself in a situation for more than a 350 to 400 yrd shot (yet that is)
chuck

You got it. Makes measuring the twist easy huh? Kind of a cool trick. That 250 is just awesome, I was sighted in 1.5" high and could hold dead on out to 340 with the 40 grain blitzking load I was using. i don't have the data any more but basically just a maxed out load from the book. I actually did use a lot of powders but Varget seems like it was the one I used most often. I'll look through my old books and see if I have any notes about old loads.

[dontgetcrabs]

I have a Ruger that really likes 39.2 grs of H-380 and 55gr V-max.

[MtnMuley]

Good powder replies.   I would recommend using 40 grain v-max bullets if you plan on saving the hides.......especially bobcats.  If you're not concerned about hides on the yotes, the 55 gr. v-max is nearly unbeatable.

[jackelope]

i've got a couple dozen rounds loaded with 40 grains of RL15 and 36 grain barnes varmint grenades i picked up that i'm gonna try out.

[shoot-em-dead]

I use 34.5 grains of H4895 and for a bullet I use a 55g round nose

[Jamieb]

I shot 55 gr. V-max's for a while but I hated those little tiny flat base bullets. The BT's of the 50 will stand up in the case mouth when seating, you dont have to hold them strait, pinching your fingers. I played around with a bunch of powders and the best with the 50's was H-380 and RL-15. H-380 burns pretty dirty so I went with RL-15. As far as being fur friendly, stay away from major bone and the 50's put a small hole in and most of the time dont exit. They'll make a gross mess if you head shoot a yote.

[Red Dawg]

I have noticed h-380 being a dirty powder myself. I haven't had much trouble with the flat bullets in the 22-250. I had a heck a time with them in my hornet but yes boat tails are much more user friendly.

[turkey buster]

great info guys thanks I'm gonna try and get the stuff this weakend and load up some

[AWS]

A great reference and the caliber spacific loading books by Loadbook,  they are a composit of the loading info from most of the bullet and powder manufactures.

They are very reasonable at $10.99 shipping included.

 http://www.loadbooks.com/

AWS

[C-Money]

My Dad uses Varget. It seems to make some very accurate loads. Should be some good loads using RL-7 or RL-15 too. Good luck!

[VarmintVentilator]

You don't here to much about it anymore, but I use Winchester 748 powder.  35grs. with 55gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips.  Very accurate through my 22-250 ruger.  Deadly on coyotes, to the point I have never had a runner, all have dropped dead in their tracks.