Billy. Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) I've not shot my 22-250 for ages and I'm considering chopping the barrel... Has anyone chopped theirs? Can you tell me a bit about what you're zeroing yours at and how well it performs? Is there any drastic change that is a real negative of a short barrel that you can use to put me off cutting it down!? Thanks Edited February 25, 2010 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Surely a barrel that short would ruin the reasons you have a 22-250? Chopping the barrel will not allow all of the powder to burn and effect MV significantly. Please correct me if I'm wrong. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Surely a barrel that short would ruin the reasons you have a 22-250?Chopping the barrel will not allow all of the powder to burn and effect MV significantly. Please correct me if I'm wrong. All the best Hmm... I thought that, but then I'm thinking, 'do I really want to be shooting foxes at 200+ yards, or do I want to be skilled and call the charlie in to sub-120 yards?' I was considering chopping my S/A .22LR, but I'd never really use it, as I've got completely off S/A .22LRs...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Get yourself a hornet if you don't want the range. Personally, I wouldn't bother ruining a .22-250 by chopping it that short. Another thing, if you are using a mod on the end, it will accumulate unburnt powder making it rather dangerous. Chop your 22lr and see how you get on with that All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 If you want to be a 'skilled foxer' use your shotgun. If you've never done it, give it a try mate, its a bit addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Get yourself a hornet if you don't want the range.Personally, I wouldn't bother ruining a .22-250 by chopping it that short. Another thing, if you are using a mod on the end, it will accumulate unburnt powder making it rather dangerous. Chop your 22lr and see how you get on with that All the best Hmmm.. I think you might have convinced me... haha. I had a quick look online and the shortest I could find was 20" To be honest, I really wanted to chop it because I stupidly bought a heavy barrel gun and it's just a nightmare to lug around. Even without a mod, it weighs a tonne! I just fancy swapping it... How easy is it for me to sell it and buy a new one. Is it just a 1 for 1 on my FAC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I've not shot my 22-250 for ages and I'm considering chopping the barrel... Has anyone chopped theirs? Can you tell me a bit about what you're zeroing yours at and how well it performs? Is there any drastic change that is a real negative of a short barrel that you can use to put me off cutting it down!? Thanks Surely a barrel that short would ruin the reasons you have a 22-250?Chopping the barrel will not allow all of the powder to burn and effect MV significantly. Please correct me if I'm wrong. All the best My view entirely, you may just as well throw rocks at it, why ruin a rifle whos primary objective is to fly fast and flat and hit hard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yes its as simple as that, sell it on, then fill in an application for variation, either keep the same calibre which will be one for one and cost nowt or get a new calibre aswell, which is £26 (I think). Have you thought about rebarreling it? Google border barrels and have a look on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yes its as simple as that, sell it on, then fill in an application for variation, either keep the same calibre which will be one for one and cost nowt or get a new calibre aswell, which is £26 (I think).Have you thought about rebarreling it? Google border barrels and have a look on there Thanks for that. The thing is, this Winchester 22-250 costs less than getting a new barrel and I've taken a bit of a liking to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Looks good, but be careful buying a secondhand .22-250. Lifes short pal, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Looks good, but be careful buying a secondhand .22-250.Lifes short pal, enjoy very very true. Especially with this calibre This one then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Very nice looking rifle, I'd go for it, if I had .22-250 on my ticket, that would be the sort of thing I would go for. How much do you want for your CZ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Very nice looking rifle, I'd go for it, if I had .22-250 on my ticket, that would be the sort of thing I would go for.How much do you want for your CZ? To be honest, I'd probably sell it for £250. I paid nearly £600 for it and I think I've put about 50 rounds through it! Embarrassingly enough, I only had it zeroed for about a week, until I stuck the scope on my new HMR! It's not had a scope on it since... If I get a lighter/shorter gun 22-250, I'd put a Pulsar N550 Night vision scope on it. Edited February 26, 2010 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 This is how long it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 It does look a long thing, I see what you mean. I'm tempted to swap my .223 authority for .22-250 when I send my variation in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6br Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 if you are going to cut the barrel down on a .22/250 I would not go below 20 inches as you lose to much velocity had them at ,20 ,22.1/2 , 26, and much prefer them at ,24 ,26, for maximum velocity and that's were the .22/250 really shines. .22 hornet .222 .223 can be shortened and the velocity loss won't be as great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem223 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 It isn't easy to tell but it looks like your moderator is one that hangs off the end of the barrel rather than the type that comes back over some of the barrel. I had one like that on my first moderated centrefire and it made it really unwieldy. I expect you would get a better price if you traded the rifle against another, one rather than just selling it. Though if it shoots well I would be tempted to get a better moderator. I certainly wouldn't cut a 22-250 down below 22" as you would sacrifice too much velocity. It would be like having a Ferrari that wouldn't shift out of second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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