Has anyone tried IMR 3031 in 22-250 with good results?

HB,

I have found that 32.0 gr IMR 3031 with 53 gr Sierra Match HP is the most accurate load for my 22-250 rifle. It's almost too easy to shoot 0.5" 10 shot groups (sometimes I have an off day, but I can't blame it on the rifle).

BigBullet

I tried it once results weren't bad,but not the most accurate in my rifle. The group on the right is 3031 under a 52 hornady match.

I load 35 grains of it in a walk/about 22.250 sporter...bullets are in the 50 to 55 grains usually...accuracy has been excellent in each one... rifle is a Ruger 77 Mk 2 Stainless. Laminate stock...

HB,
I used imr 3031 for years in 22-250,shoot my best group ever with it.I use 33grs with either 50-55gr sierras and they always stay under half inch.

You guys loading the IMR 3031 what kind of MV are you seeing with those loads?

My Winchester 22/250 likes 34gr of IMR-3031 with 52gr SMKs. 36gr of IMR-4064 with 52 SMKs is best of all in mine.

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Originally posted by Jay Johnson:
You guys loading the IMR 3031 what kind of MV are you seeing with those loads?

The same as imr 4895.Quick story as to why that is why I use 3031.Bought new remington 700 22-250 in 1988.After getting all the loading items,ask owner what powder I should start with.He pointed to an 80 something yeare old man,and siad talk to him,he has forgot more about 22-250 than I will ever know.The man said.imr 3031 with 50-55gr sierras.Sure glad I took the advise,endedup being my best loads.