I've got a Czech mauser action without a barrel. I've decided to rebarrel it as a 225 Win. I will be using 60 gr. and heavier bullets.

Does anyone have a 225 with a faster twist other than 1 in 14?
If you do, have you tried 69 gr. Sierras (or similar)?
Finally, any likes or dislikes WRT this cal?

Safe Shooting!
Steve Redgwell
303british.com

Steve: I have a M70 in 225 and really enjoy shooting it. It is so close to the 22-250 that you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference in the field. The only heavy bullets that I have tried are the 63 gr Sierra Semi Spitzer and the 70 gr Speer. The Sierra is very accurate and the Speer does ok. I understand that Winchester used a 14" twist. Good luck.

Steve, that is an interesting choice. My understanding is that Winchester did use a 1-14" twist with the .225, but if you plan on using the heavier 22's(69's,77's and 80's) you will need a much faster rate of twist, something like 1-8" for example.

I'd go with the modern heavies because they are a much better choice, and have a better ballistic coefficient, than the 63 and 70 grain bullets. Keep in mind, these are target/varmint bullets.

packrat

Steve
Just curious, why the 225 when 22/250 brass is easier to find?

Thanks for the replies so far guys. I was thinking of a 1 in 10 twist barrel actually.

The primary bullet that I would be using is a 60 grainer. I wanted to be able to use a 69 grain bullet for target and plinking work. The 1 in 10 should do the trick I think.

I want a 225 because 22-250s and 220 Swifts are a dime a dozen. The brass is easier to find for them but there's still no problem getting 225 Win. It's listed at a bunch of places and I would be buying bulk - 500 cases.

The case appeals to my eye as well. I favour cases with a rim for some reason. In this case, if only for the looks. I don't really need it. I use a 222 Rem and 243 Win. for targets and varmints/preditors. This will fill the gap between the two.

I'm not a velocity hound and like to coast my loads in at about 80 to 90 percent of the max. The 225 Win is accurate, slightly offbeat and is a lot like an orphaned puppy that needs a home.

Safe Shooting!
Steve Redgwell
303british.com

Excellent reasoning for wanting a .225. But as a Canuck, and obvious admirer of the .303, why not built a .22-303, I think it may be called a .22 Epps? There you have a rimmed cartridge, and one with a definate Maple Leaf flavor to it. O, Canada!

Excuse me, that should have been "flavour".

[ 07-10-2003, 00:03: Message edited by: Stonecreek ]

I'm about half an hour from Epps. That's where I do the lion's share of my shopping.

I've got some Epps chambered rifles already and I need to have something that's not 303 based. They say change is as good as a rest.

I shoot lots of cartridges other than 303s
The 225 will reappear in a few years. Lots of cartridges seem to do that. Might be a reason to write another book. This time about something OTHER than 303s or Epps cartridges!

Take care.

Safe Shooting!
Steve Redgwell
303british.com