Can 60 grains or heavier bullets be shot in .22-250? Gn: Ruger N 1

Which velocities can be reached? Nice patterns or key-holes? Any advices?

Best regards,

Fritz K.

I shoot 63 grain bullets out of my Rem M700 with no problems. It all depends on the rifling twist though. I'm not sure what twist your #1 has. I think my rifle is a 1:14.
I get about 3450 fps with the 63's and 35g of IMR4064 in a 24" barrel.

[This message has been edited by Hal S (edited 07-25-2001).]

nosler just introduced a 60 gr. partition in .22 caliber. the website has loading info

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My Tikka has 14" twist and is not happy with Hornady #2275 hollow points - keyholing!

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Your replies had been very useful: I found a nice Number One in .22-250 at a gunseller last week. I liked it but had some hesitations about the caliber. My purpose for it should have been long distance shooting for capercailles and woodcocks, but the standard factory ammo is absolutely useless for that sort of hunting. There would be nothing left but some feathers after a shot.

I hoped it would have been possible to load down to moderater velocities with heavier bullets, but as you tell me velocities still remain hotter than 3000 fps or the heavy bullets are key-holeing.

I have better to order one in .223 or 243, which will better do the job - and also bring some steaks to my kitchen.

Thanks!

Fritz K.