markyboy Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 hi folks,im shooting a 22-250 50grain sako ballistic tip bullet at the minute, im wondering what is the highest grain bullet you can get for this calibre? not for reloading,just factory ammo?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) hi folks,im shooting a 22-250 50grain sako ballistic tip bullet at the minute, im wondering what is the highest grain bullet you can get for this calibre? not for reloading,just factory ammo?? thanks No specific knowledge but I believe 80g! Certainly 75g...someone put me straight!! Edited June 12, 2010 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I have definitely seen 70 grain loaded, and I know you can buy 90 grain to reload, not too sure to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) If it fits it will come out of the other end. The problem you will have will have bearings on the rifle twist with regards to being accurate all to do with Stableizing during flight, google for more info, at work & dont have time sorry Standard twist rates are 1-14 & 1-12 most will be happy with 50-55 grain bullets. if you want a more accurate bullet for range use nosler 55gr bt very good My favorite load was 55gr Noslers 36.5gr h380 fed215 primers.. get your seating depth correct and you well away had problems getting 55gr noslers so changed to 50gr 38.5 h380 not as good but good enough sorry didnt read thought you were reloading still its a little bit of knowledge Edited June 13, 2010 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingzy Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 hi folks,im shooting a 22-250 50grain sako ballistic tip bullet at the minute, im wondering what is the highest grain bullet you can get for this calibre? not for reloading,just factory ammo?? thanks You need to know your barrel twist rate to ensure that the heavier bullets stabilise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 as above, barrel twist is very important, a 1/14 twist isn't much use for anything over 55gr i was told, have you thought about trying different types of ammo other than ballistic tipped? 55gr remi core lokt have a more controlled expansion that dont fragment on impact, ideal for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Forgot to mention, the whole thing with the 22/250 and the barrel twist rate is down to the speed of the bullet and the calibre, too heavy a bullet travelling too fast in a tight twist rate will tear up the rifling pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Sierra make a 90grn HPBT in .224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 your better sticking to 50 to 55 grains in the 22/250 ifits 1 in 14 twist. you mite be able to shoot a 60 grain if you got a 1 in 12 twist if you push it fast enough. i would got for a 50 grain blizking or vmax. and maybe get some 55 grain softpoints if you want to shoot deer with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 LMAO ok, enlighten us, o dark one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I personally will stick with my Norma 50gr V-Max bullets.Very fast indeed,and very accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 (edited) Sierra make a 90grn HPBT in .224 Thats not a hunting HP though. Sierra target bullets have a tiny pinhole in the front of the bullet where the jacket comes togeather. They should be regarded as FMJ but that stupid pinhole has caused a huge amount of confusion in this country and some dealers still wont sell them to you if you don't have expanding ammunition on your ticket. Likewise they won't sell them mail order although they are legal to do so. The pinhole is not there to make the bullet expand. The law says bullets intended to expand. However, if some uninformed policeman sees them he is liable to jump to the wrong conclusion so I have avoided using them. Edited June 14, 2010 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 He never said he needed expanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 He never said he needed expanding No but with a .22-250 its a reasonable assumption. Espescially as most target ranges don't allow you to use them, even with heavier bullets which brings the velocity down below the max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) You might want to check out henry cranks web site, he stocks ppu, they do a 69gr fmj round. i've seen those heads with the pin hole, viking arms sell them, expensive for what they are tho. over £1 each trade for 6.5x55. Edited June 15, 2010 by GRAM71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) your wasting your cash trying 69 grain bullets. i bet they wont shoot very well inless you have the right twist rate Edited June 15, 2010 by jamie g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 your wasting your cash trying 69 grain bullets. i bet they wont shoot very well inless you have the right twist rate YEEEAAAHHHBBBUTT, he did ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 no harm in trying a box, its the only way you learn about these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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