[stovepipe699]

I just got another rifle M77 Ruger heavy barrel from my uncle:evil: anyway, I've never loaded this caliber before and would really appreciate everyone's advice and opinions on bullet, powder, etc. I bought ww brass and lee dies yesterday. I'll be shooting jack rabbits, skunks, coyotes, pigeons, and soforth. I don't see rate of twist on the barrel.
Rob

[Jim Watson]

It has a 14" twist, as do nearly all .22 centerfires designed before the Army started messing with them. My 77 V gets mostly 52 gr SMK and 50 gr Remington Powrlokt. I think I'd use one of the tougher 55 gr bullets for coyotes, even though they are not as accurate in my rifle.

My 77 V is accurate with Win 760 powder. It also does well with IMR4895. A friend swears by IMR4350 and although it is kind of slow burning for .22-250, he gets excellent accuracy at the cost of a little velocity.

[burrhead]

Using 50 to 55 grain bullets, I like 760 and Varget but my favorite is H380.

[Lennyjoe]

55gr V-max over Varget worked very well for my Savage 22-250. At 100yds it split jack rabbits darn near in half.

[BIGR]

52 grain BT over IMR4895.

[ADKWOODSMAN]

IMR4895 or H380, you can't go wong. Sierra 52 gr BTHP were my 700's ticket.

[stovepipe699]

Thanks for the info everyone. Obviously the V-max, Blitz Kings etc. blow animals to bits. Would a Sierra 52 gr BTHP do less damage for when I want to make use of the animal? Or do I need to go to a FMJ?:confused: Does it matter what kind of primers?

[GooseGestapo]

I think that for your uses, the 50gr bullets will work well. They are generally more accurate in the 1/14" twists.

I like the Midway "Dogtown" bullets. I run them over 35.5gr of RL-15, 36.0gr of Varget, or 40gr of H380. Velocity runs from 3,590 to 3,720fps. Accuracy is 1/2" or so.

This is from a Standard wt. Rem. M700. YMMV.

I also like the 50gr Remington PLHP, and of course, the Sierra 50 and 55gr flat-base and boat-tails. Less expensive, but less accurate are the Remington and Winchester bulk packed 55gr Soft Points. Either will give you ~1.0 groups at 100yds.

If you decide to try your .22-250 on deer, use a 55gr or heavier bullet. Performance isn't much different than the .243wcf. I especially like the 63gr Sierra semi-ptd. I've never lost a deer with it, nor recovered a bullet. I can't say the same for the .243 and 100gr bullets.