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Old 12-09-2017, 07:45 PM
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I recently purchased a 22-250 for coyote hunting and I am planning on reloading my ammo. I am just curious as to which bullets would be best for this calliber as well as the amount the best amount of powder to use.
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Old 12-09-2017, 07:47 PM
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I recently purchased a 22-250 for coyote hunting and I am planning on reloading my ammo. I am just curious as to which bullets would be best for this calliber as well as the amount the best amount of powder to use.
Both of mine luv 52 and 55gr. Id stay away from anything over 64 unless you have a faster twist barrel.
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Old 12-09-2017, 07:51 PM
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I recently purchased a 22-250 for coyote hunting and I am planning on reloading my ammo. I am just curious as to which bullets would be best for this calliber as well as the amount the best amount of powder to use.
I use 40gr vmax with h380. Don't be afraid to try different bullets and powder, find out what works best for you.
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Old 12-09-2017, 08:08 PM
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what kind of rifle did you buy.....if it's a t3, shoot me a pm
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Old 12-09-2017, 09:29 PM
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Im using 50gr vmax with varget. Coyotes dont like it.
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Old 12-10-2017, 04:43 AM
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I think 55 gr is a good "all round" weight for 22-250. I've had good luck with Nosler Ballistic Tips... they shoot and perform well, and are generally usually available on store shelves.
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Old 12-10-2017, 06:13 AM
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Got great accuracy from both IMR4895 and IMR 3031 with 50-55gr bullets.I'm sure there are many others out there.
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Old 12-10-2017, 08:46 AM
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Had excellent results with 55 grain Nosler Ballistic tips over H414.
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Old 12-10-2017, 09:06 AM
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52gr FB bullet over 36 gr varget for 3650fps. Little easier on hides than 4000fps
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Old 12-10-2017, 09:14 AM
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In my first 22-250 I used a 50 gr Hornady SX over 34 grains of 4064 with a consistant 1/2" accuracy.
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Old 12-10-2017, 10:04 AM
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Varget
4895
H380

55-40 grain pills.

One headstamp of brass.

CCI BR2 primers.

A couple current manuals.

And you're good to go.

Post range reports please.
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Old 12-10-2017, 12:05 PM
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50 vmax and varget. Can't remember charge weight but would have been whatever was needed for producing top end velocity.
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Old 12-12-2017, 08:52 PM
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I had great luck with 45 gr winchester bullets over 46 gr of Benchmark
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Old 12-16-2017, 10:19 AM
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Default 55 gr 22-250

Many cases are designed around a certain bullet weight when first brought out to the marketplace. When the 22-250 came to market in the late 1960s it was a 55gr that was standard. That’s when I was a kid and could only afford to read about most of the new things happening in firearm developements. We were already hand loading 30-06 back then and have continuously for quite a few different cartridges but awhile back I bought a Savage Axis in 22-250. I installed a Timney trigger cuz I didn’t like the one it came with. I have a Leaupold VX-II 4X12X40 on this rifle. I really have had my best results with the Sierra Blitzking 55gr and Hornady V-Max 55 gr. Even with the 22” barrel of this rifle they shoot well and I it’s my second favourite rifle for gophers out 350 yards. I can’t say I hit them consistently at that range but if wind is light it’s around an honest 25% of the time. 200 yards is almost automatic hits. Not bad for an old guy.
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Old 12-16-2017, 10:28 AM
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Load 55gr Hornady SP in mine over Varget or IMR4320. Shoots like a dream.......700 Remmy BDL.
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Old 12-16-2017, 10:40 AM
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Many cases are designed around a certain bullet weight when first brought out to the marketplace. When the 22-250 came to market in the late 1960s it was a 55gr that was standard. That’s when I was a kid and could only afford to read about most of the new things happening in firearm developements. We were already hand loading 30-06 back then and have continuously for quite a few different cartridges but awhile back I bought a Savage Axis in 22-250. I installed a Timney trigger cuz I didn’t like the one it came with. I have a Leaupold VX-II 4X12X40 on this rifle. I really have had my best results with the Sierra Blitzking 55gr and Hornady V-Max 55 gr. Even with the 22” barrel of this rifle they shoot well and I it’s my second favourite rifle for gophers out 350 yards. I can’t say I hit them consistently at that range but if wind is light it’s around an honest 25% of the time. 200 yards is almost automatic hits. Not bad for an old guy.
wow thats good shooting,bit noisy for nervous farmers ,might try driveing a little closer, i use a CZ 22lror 17hm barrel good to 100m --keep count for farmer ino--just over 7000 this past two years--use 22-250 sako for yotes best shot last season 422 m 50gr accu tips--now i have missed them much farther than that hahahehe PS i am way older than you.
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Old 12-17-2017, 09:26 AM
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Hi Coyoteman how much pelt damage with the 50 gr accutip bullet? Was there an exit wound. I’d also be interested in other bullets and calibres you have taken coyotes with with info on ranges and pelt damage. I’m looking for the right calibre bullet combo for coyotes that will make clean kills with minimal pelt damage.
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Old 12-17-2017, 09:48 AM
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55 Gr pill , varget
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Old 12-17-2017, 11:19 PM
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52-53-55 gr-ers and 40 grs H380 and a CCI250 primer ! RJ
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Old 12-18-2017, 09:35 AM
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I use a max dose plus of vaget with a 40gr BT punching 4200fps out of a 26" tube. Shoots 5 shot groups of. 5" at 200M
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Old 12-18-2017, 09:47 AM
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Im using 50gr vmax with varget. Coyotes dont like it.
Same here plus 55 & 52gr bullets
The Winchester 40 pack with 45gr bullets shoot well from my Axis too
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Old 12-24-2017, 01:00 PM
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Default Varget is tooooo slow for 22/250....

This conversation came up at P&D recently while a customer was getting a scope mounted on his Howa. I had mentioned that I’m using Varget....he quickly replied by saying it’s too slow. I much prefer 4064 as I get faster speed.....
The guy inside along the scope smirked....politely of course
This probably should’ve been in the “Funniest things you heard at the gun counter” thread but I figured it was appropriate here.
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Old 12-24-2017, 01:36 PM
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I used to run 4064 in an old savage. Shot and sold before the days of varget


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Old 12-24-2017, 02:02 PM
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I’m not saying he’s wrong. But the burn rates and load data’s are so close on the charts. The velocity difference is not even comparable unless you want to break it down to +/- 10 fps as a generic example.
He could’ve very well have been trying to impress his lady friend.

Right now my hand loads of 35 (55gr) & 35.5grs (50gr) of Varget are hitting same POI of the factory rounds that came with rifle.
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