A fellow shooting a 22-250 at the range today mentioned that his factory ammo was rated at 4,000 fps. I asked about bullet weight and was told it was 45 grains.

I had my Pact PC2 already setup, so I asked if he'd like to chrono a few. He had 3 rounds left so we shot them through the screens.

Yikes! Low velocity was 4058, next round 4069, and the last was 4171. I checked the Winnie web site, and they list the USA brand (white box) with 45 grain bullet at 4,000 fps, number USA222502.

I would have believed 4,000+ with a 40 grain bullet, but 4050 with a 45 is SMOKIN' !!!

BigIron

what brand was it?

I'll bet its Win white box stuff.???Am I right???I had some that went over 4100fps.....It also blew primers...

That "White Box Stuff" also comes in a 223 loading that they say is 3600!!! Never chronied any thru a rifle but did through an Xp-100 with 14.5 inch barrel and it averaged 3187!! Same 45 grain bullets! Scary thing was, the 223 ammo was accurate enough in that 223 that I just shot instead of trying to improve on it!! Have heard the same thing from other shooters about the 223 variety! GHD

Yep, it's Winchester. I've seen it at my local Academy stores. Never shot any, but I've heard it's quite accurate.

Hollywood

I have shot it quite a bit in my 22-250.It only cost $20 for 40 rounds.It makes a good varmint round.

Sorry, gents, I intended to word the posting so that it was obvious I was discussing Winchester (USA) white-box ammo. And it is the 40-round economy pack.

The shooter told me he got it at a discount store for around $16-17.

In the 3 rounds I chrono'd the extreme spread was over 100 fps; speed's great but I like consistency. And, the pressure has to be right at the redline (if not over) with this stuff.
I'd expect this kind of velocity from a 22-250 Ackley, but not the original version.

I bet it's impressive when it makes contact with
a varmint, though.

Thanks for all the responses.

BigIron

[ 09-20-2003, 03:36: Message edited by: BigIron ]

I have shot some of this white box 22-250 ammo and can tell you it is very hotly loaded. There is a big time recoil/noise difference between this stuff and my normal 38 grains h380 and a 55 grain bullet normal handload. this is even with a lighter 45 grain bullet. I have no doubt this stuff moves, it even slightly flatens primers in my ruger

I've shot this in my Encore before. It's pretty accurate. I believe the discount store the guy was referring to was Wal-Mart. I think it's $16.97 a box of 40 rounds or something like that.

Matt

I buy this stuff buy the case in .223 and 22-250. It is great ammo. Very Accurate. With the prices so cheap it's not worth reloading.