Varmit Nightmare 55 PSP
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closetgunnut
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IROCZ:
I bought a 500 pack last month myself. I'm looking for load data also. The only problem is that I don't have the rifle yet.
In the next couple of weeks I'm getting a Savage Model 12 FVSS in 22-250 with a 1 in 12 twist . I can't wait!
What 22-250 make and model do you have? Have any loads that work good for you?
Closet
P.S. What part of Pa are you in?
I bought a 500 pack last month myself. I'm looking for load data also. The only problem is that I don't have the rifle yet.
In the next couple of weeks I'm getting a Savage Model 12 FVSS in 22-250 with a 1 in 12 twist . I can't wait!
What 22-250 make and model do you have? Have any loads that work good for you?
Closet
P.S. What part of Pa are you in?
Just took in 500 of them myself, but for a 225AI rather than a 22-250.
Haven't started loading them just yet, but I think you'll find that the info at data.hodgdon.com for the 22-250 with 55 grain bullets (hornady listed) will suit you fine, provided you work up loads as (always) recommended.
Hope this helps.
Haven't started loading them just yet, but I think you'll find that the info at data.hodgdon.com for the 22-250 with 55 grain bullets (hornady listed) will suit you fine, provided you work up loads as (always) recommended.
Hope this helps.
Remo-99
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Theres sometimes a bit of debate, with ultrathin jacket bullets intended for varmiting, driven at high velocities, such as in a 22-250.
The theory being that because of the extreme rotational/G forces imparted on the bullet, due to the speed which the bullet is moving and spinning, may cause a bullet, with a very thin jacket, to partially deform in flight. Which would affect longrange accuracy.
This maybe only one reason, that 'some' super varmit bullets, are not intended for 22-250.
If it states, on the packet, they can be driven at 22-250 velocities, then you should have no such issues.
The theory being that because of the extreme rotational/G forces imparted on the bullet, due to the speed which the bullet is moving and spinning, may cause a bullet, with a very thin jacket, to partially deform in flight. Which would affect longrange accuracy.
This maybe only one reason, that 'some' super varmit bullets, are not intended for 22-250.
If it states, on the packet, they can be driven at 22-250 velocities, then you should have no such issues.
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My load that I have now is a 55gr Sierra BlitzKing with Varget powder. I shoot it out of my Ruger 77 sporter (not HB) Accuracy is awesome. The throat on my rifle is very loose or deep even though the rifle is almost new. I can seat the bullets out pretty far to get the right leade jump. I bought the bulk bullets because they were cheaper than Sierra. The Lady at Mid South said I would recognize the brand. Depoloni, what speeds are you getting with these in your .225? Thanks for the replies Oh, I'm in Pgh Pa.
dagger dog
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I've shot the varmint nightmare in 55 grain, through a 12FV Savage .223, with several different powder primer configuration and they will give 1" at a 100yds. For what they are intended for (high volume shooting) they are not bad and you can usually pick out a combo that will suit your 22-250. I have yet to see a ragged one hole 5 shot grouping with my .223. Of course I have a1-9 twist and may be over spinning them. You could possibly get a little better grouping with the slower twist and being able to push them with higher velocity out of your 250. I think you made a good deal!
IROCZ) Will let you know as soon as I do, hopefully this weekend although it'll only be the fireforming loads.
I'm hoping (kind of expecting) to see upper-mid 3's in terms of velocity, but I just got the barrel back rechambered from 222 and don't honestly know what to expect
I'm hoping (kind of expecting) to see upper-mid 3's in terms of velocity, but I just got the barrel back rechambered from 222 and don't honestly know what to expect
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closetgunnut
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The only powders that I have right now are IMR 4064 and IMR 4895. Anyone try these? Are they ok or should I start looking at different powders?
IROCZ: I live in Sharon. About an hour North of you and was, at one time I guess, a "neighbor" of depoloni. Huh, small world.
IROCZ: I live in Sharon. About an hour North of you and was, at one time I guess, a "neighbor" of depoloni. Huh, small world.
krs
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Oh yeah, I've used lots of 4895 and it'll work good in .22-250. How does 36 gr. for 3600 fps sound to you?
Ballpark figures only - NOT A LOAD RECOMMENDATION.
Ballpark figures only - NOT A LOAD RECOMMENDATION.
These bullets shot just fine in my fireforming loads I'm happy to report. Sub-MOA actually, in most of my 5-shot groups.
closet) Born at Shenango Valley Hospital, where the old man worked at the time, lived just behind Tam-O-Shanter (i think it was) on Scott Drive until I was 8. Drove through a few years back, place has sure changed but the house is still standing. No corn field behind it though anymore
closet) Born at Shenango Valley Hospital, where the old man worked at the time, lived just behind Tam-O-Shanter (i think it was) on Scott Drive until I was 8. Drove through a few years back, place has sure changed but the house is still standing. No corn field behind it though anymore
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