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#Post#: 2081--------------------------------------------------
testing some 22/250 reloads
DIR By: Prairie blaster
Date: March 11, 2013, 2:31 pm
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We did some hunting yesterday. In the morning we called coyotes,
and did quite well. The wind was every which direction so about
when we had a dog in our sights the wind would switch and off
they would be, no dead coyotes this trip, but we called in two
or three dogs at each stand and got 4 sets in before the
hurricane winds started. We then went to out "Gravel" pit
prairie dog town. I had my 22/250 and my boy had his new T/C
contender with a 7X ? waters barrel and a 2.5 scope. With the
wind SO bad our kill % was very bad but we did get around 25
ish. The boy even got a few , going to be a cool gun. We used 50
shells each... Today I ran out to test some 22/250
loads. I have been using Varget with Match king 52 gr bullets
they average 3242 fps, they just have not been KILLING the
coyotes. We think there going to slow and not opening up when
needed. I tested "Rl15, H4895, and IMR 8208XBR with the 52 gr
MK. The 8208 was the fastest with 3660 average high 34.5 gr,
also tested 33 gr, 33.5, and 34.0. Groups all under an inch with
the fastest the best. The H4895 was next fastest, 33.5, 34.0,
and 34.5. Fastest was 3583 but all the groups where slightly
over an inch with the MK bullets. Rl15 was next in speed 34.5,
35,35.5, and the high fast was 3542 fps. The groups where all
very near the 1/2 " mark put the low end was the vey best at the
one hole type. but I found that with the Varget too. Looking for
some speed. I did some Varget and Burger 52 gr bullets too .
34.5, 35.0, 35.5 gr the fastest was 3576 average the low was
3455 fps. All three groups of 3 shots where at 1/2 inch. SO, It
looks like with MK bullets I need 8208 34.5 gr and 3660 fps.
But, if I change bullets the 52 gr Burger the Varget going 3576
probable will be the ticket. 39 shots at paper suck I wish we
had gone gopher shooting in stead...
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#Post#: 2082--------------------------------------------------
Re: testing some 22/250 reloads
DIR By: Yote59
Date: March 11, 2013, 7:00 pm
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> We did some hunting yesterday. In the morning we called
coyotes, and did quite well. The wind was every which direction
so about when we had a dog in our sights the wind would switch
and off they would be, no dead coyotes this trip, but we called
in two or three dogs at each stand and got 4 sets in before the
hurricane winds started. We then went to out "Gravel" pit
prairie dog town. I had my 22/250 and my boy had his new T/C
contender with a 7X ? waters barrel and a 2.5 scope. With the
wind SO bad our kill % was very bad but we did get around 25
ish. The boy even got a few , going to be a cool gun. We used 50
shells each... Today I ran out to test some 22/250
loads. I have been using Varget with Match king 52 gr bullets
they average 3242 fps, they just have not been KILLING the
coyotes. We think there going to slow and not opening up when
needed. I tested "Rl15, H4895, and IMR 8208XBR with the 52 gr
MK. The 8208 was the fastest with 3660 average high 34.5 gr,
also tested 33 gr, 33.5, and 34.0. Groups all under an inch with
the fastest the best. The H4895 was next fastest, 33.5, 34.0,
and 34.5. Fastest was 3583 but all the groups where slightly
over an inch with the MK bullets. Rl15 was next in speed 34.5,
35,35.5, and the high fast was 3542 fps. The groups where all
very near the 1/2 " mark put the low end was the vey best at the
one hole type. but I found that with the Varget too. Looking for
some speed. I did some Varget and Burger 52 gr bullets too .
34.5, 35.0, 35.5 gr the fastest was 3576 average the low was
3455 fps. All three groups of 3 shots where at 1/2 inch. SO, It
looks like with MK bullets I need 8208 34.5 gr and 3660 fps.
But, if I change bullets the 52 gr Burger the Varget going 3576
probable will be the ticket. 39 shots at paper suck I wish we
had gone gopher shooting in stead...
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Sounds like overall you had a great day out. Called a few
dogs...killed 25 prairie dogs and did some load tests also. I
use H4895...love it. Shoot great in my 22-250. My gun loves 36
grains of H4895 topped with 50 gr. PSP's and 53 gr. ballistic
tips. Both shoot equally well and are a slobber knocker on the
dogs and hogs. ;D Currently using some H335 behind some Sierra
40 gr. hollow points in my .223. It seems promising on
paper....yet to get a shot at a dog or hog though. Time will
tell.... :)
#Post#: 2548--------------------------------------------------
Re: testing some 22/250 reloads
DIR By: Kamamuse
Date: January 20, 2020, 3:22 am
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I would like to say that I feel very good here.
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