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.22-250 bullets???

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04 May 2001, 15:13
<PrimeTime>
.22-250 bullets???
I need some opinions on a good, accurate varmint bullet in .22 caliber. I am looking for a heavier bullet, 60 to 65 grains, for long range shots. My guns has the standard Remington twist(1 in 14 I believe). What are some good choices of bullets that my gun could stabilize??
I see that Sierra makes a pile of different bullets but am not sure which ones would work in my 700.
Thanks for the help fellas. May your aim be true!
04 May 2001, 17:48
<ARshooter>
Try the 65 gr bullets, they just might work, although you are right on the edge, twist wise. My Savage 22-250 14 twist gun shoots 55 gr bullets fine. Try the Sierra BlitzKing bullets. The faster speed should make up for the heavier bullet's advantage.
05 May 2001, 03:00
<joshua>
1x14 twist, that's the same as my Winchester 70 HBV in 22-250. Mine likes 52 grain Sierra HPBT, shoots them in .4s and gone all the way to .2, I can shoot the Winchester 64 gr PP and can get .75s with them and less than moa all day. It's weird because I tried the 62 gr fmjbt - military bullet and sometimes could get .75 moa 3 shot group with them, but there will always be one or 2 bullets in a 5 shot group that will make a buzzing noise and when I hear that the bullet usually is off by 6 to 8 inches from the group. I think they are too long for a 1x14 twist barrel to stabilize. One thin about the 64 gr Winchester PP, I could probably use them for small deer. I shot a cayote with one and it went through it with a fist size exit hole. Definitely good enough for small white tails, and porkers if head shot. goodluck man, josh.