I've been reading some of the info on the new Barnes 36gr grenade bullets that replaced the 40gr Varmin A tors. None of my loading books have anything in them for less than the 40gr bullets in 22-250.
Does anyone know where I can find the loading data? I've been using Barnes, Vmax and Speer in 5ogr over Varget and standard win primers with great results. But I am always trying something different.
The new 36gr grenades sound like they have more terminal performance and a lot less chance of ricochet.

just use the 40 gr info. they're lighter but the same length as a 52 gr. 40 gr infor has been working fine for me

This is what I reeived from Barnes
Hi Greg

These new Varmint Grenade bullets have a highly frangible copper/ tin core
that was developed for military applications. Their scored jacket design and
no velocity limit make them a great choice for varmint hunting.
At this time we don't have load data for the 36gr Varmint Grenade bullets.
We are recommending the use of our 50gr VLC load data or your favorite 40gr
uncoated data from other manuals/ manufacturers.

Thanks, Ty

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Well, it may be hot, but it was fine in several of my 223s..

I used a load of 27 grains of RL 7, under a 37 grain Calhoon HP in 223....

I shot a gray squirrel with it, that popped its head out when I was out in the woods... hit it in the shoulder and a head, a tail and a big blood splat on the tree were what was left...

velocity was about 3850fps..

I loaded some of the 36 grin Varmit Grenades last weekend for my 22-250. I used 39 grains of Varget in a Winchester case primed with CCI Benchrest primers. Average velocity was 4025 with no pressure signs. They are fun, very low recoil, highly explosive on Pdogs, Ground Squirrels. I started out at .010 off the lands. The first loads grouped around 5/8 inch. I'll play with seating depth and powder charges later.

I haven't been able to locate any yet
Hope to get some so I can start doing some load test before this years Prairie poodle trip.