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Hi, Putting this question here as I really am looking for input from the small bore crowd on what works best. My experience clearly focuses on Varget and IMR-3031. I have had great loads for each and they are comparable on accuracy in 53Gr match bullet at 100yrds. I know 3031 is the old folks powder and Varget is newer. I only want to try another powder if someone thinks there is a great benefit to doing so..... | ||
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H-380!!!!! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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I like Varget also. However, my favorite for the 22-250 is RL15! IF YOU'RE GONNA GET OLD,YOU BETTER BE TOUGH!! GETTIN' OLD AIN'T FOR SISSIES!! | |||
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The real "old people's powder" would be IMR 4064. Introduced for the .220 Swift. Works well in the .22-250, as does 4895. Lots of good choices available. "A cheerful heart is good medicine." | |||
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+2 H380 Life, it's good... | |||
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i load a lot of different powders in the 22.250. It works well with a host of them, just like the 223... Benchmark does a good job, as does H 322.. my favorite is RL 7... if you think for old people, find some RL 7 data for the 22.250 and then look how old the source is.. RL 7 is especially the best for 40 grain bullets and I have tested it with the 30 grain Bergers even.. I run 40 grain bullets at 4450 fps with it and got 4750fps with the 30 grain Bergers.. Varmint Grenades won't go any faster than the 40 grain bullets without high pressure problems.. for bullet weights from 50 to 60 grains, my do all load in with RL 7 is a straight 30 grains.. Life Member: The American Vast Right Wing Conspiracy Jan 20, 2009.. Prisoner in Dumocrat 'Occupied America', Partisan in the 'Save America' Underground Beavis..... James Beavis..... Of Her Majesty's Secret Service..... Spell Check Division "Posterity — you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it." John Quincy Adams A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him "Why do you carry a 45?" The Ranger responded, "Because they don't make a 46." Duhboy....Nuttier than Squirrel Poop... | |||
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Lots of good powders for the .22-250. My personal favorite is either of the 4895's. Despite its reputation and having ostensibly been named for Bruce Hodgdon's favorite load with it in a .22-250, I have never had much luck with H-380. Of course, "your mileage may vary". | |||
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 50 plus grain bullets,-Dp 85 and Dp 86.For 33 to 40 grain Bullets DP 73 and Dp74. 40 to 50 grain bullets h-380, 4320 and 4064.You still can buy the DP 85.JMHO based on testing.  rogerOld age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone.. | |||
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I've found H-414 works well with 50 gr bullets. I've loaded some up with H-4895 to see how well they shoot. I also have not found H-380 to work that well in my rifle. | |||
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I prefer AA2015, Varget, H4895, and H4350.' Haven't had much luck with H380, but it often gets praised in the 250. Out of the 3 22-250s I load for, the one powder that works best in all 3 is H4895. That said, my favorite 22-250 shoots sub 1/2 moa with 52 Amaxes and 55 BKs over AA2015. Good Luck Reloader | |||
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Old folks powder has worked well in my Stevens 200. For 55 gr. Hornady V-Max 380 has been the best. Done well with IMR-4895 with other 55 gr. configuations. For 60 gr. Hornady HP and 63 gr. Sierra SMP IMR-3031 has been the best. Varget is fine too. Scared to try 4064 as it may outperform all the rest. Seems like the 22-250 works good with lots of different powders; just find the one your rifle likes. I have loaded with powders as slow as H-414/win 760 with 60 gr. bullets and that cheap little Stevens digests all of them quite well. Merg | |||
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I didn't have any luck with the "Old Folks Powder" even if I are one. H380 for 50 grainer. and Varget for 40's and 36's. DW | |||
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+ whatever for H380. Load it with 55 gr. VMAX bullets and slay the prarie dragons. | |||
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I've been having good luck using Varget for 22-250 and my 223. In fact I'm having such good luck with it I'm kind of tired of it and want to try something different. I recently bought some H380, and have IMR4350 & 4895, so I've got plenty to stay busy with.  | |||
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Granted it was in the late 1960's but IMR 4064 sure shot well for me then... 53 Hornady HP's and woodchucks, a marriage made in heaven.  Member NRA, SCI- Life #358 28+ years now! DRSS, double owner-shooter since 1983, O/U .30-06 Browning Continental set. | |||
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H380. then H4895. 4350 is good but can't get enough in the case to get a worthwhile velocity. varget sux. | |||
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Thanks everyone for the input. These are some great powder/bullet ideas and will keep me busy for quite some time. Boy I love the number of powders and bullets available in .224 thanks again! | |||
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IMR-4064 is my brew of choice with 52gr SMKs. Free men should not be subjected to permits, paperwork and taxation in order to carry any firearm. NRA Benefactor | |||
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I use IMR4064 For my 22-250 35.5grs gives me There about 3645 FPS with the 55gr HP. | |||
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Just to muddy the water a bit, I tried the Ramshot Big Game in my 22-250 with the 55 gr. SP's. It shoots .5" and that is now my go to load. It is very easy to meter and not too temperature sensative. Give it a whirl just for grins........ Bob My rifle likes: 55 gr. #1365 Sierra SPBT, Win Brass, WLR Primer Big Game-39.0 grs. 2.350†COL 3600 fps.-.5†group 1.0â€@100 yds.= 205 yd. zero (+/- 1.25â€) 235 yd. point blank 2â€@250yds., 5â€@300yds., 9.5â€@350yds., 16â€@400yds., 24â€@450yds. There is room for all of God's creatures....right next to the mashed potatoes. http://texaspredatorposse.ipbhost.com/   | |||
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you're not muddying the water at all. Bob have you tried the Ramshot Hunter? rogerOld age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone.. | |||
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I've used IMR 4895 in several 22/250's since the late 60's and more recently in 22/250AI, with excellent results in both. I use 55gr.(1360) Sierra's for everything from deer to varmints. Stepchild NRA Life Member | |||
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Check the poll 22-250 Powderfor more information. I also ran a poll on bullet manufacturerand bullet weight. | |||
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I've had the best results with IMR 4064 and Nosler 55 gn. ballistic tips | |||
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I find my best accuracy to be with IMR 4064. Five shot groups at 210 yards average 5/16X9/16 inch. Load is 34.7 and 53 GR Hornady match and Fedral 210M Primer. Planing on trying H4895 and RL15 soon. The best powder measure I discovered for loading extruded (stick) powders is the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. Cost is about $22.00 dollars. Very smooth and eliminates about 99% of cutting powder. Just tricle up the rest. I'm keeping bullett .010 off lands. | |||
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