kent Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 thanks for all the info guys,good job tickets gona be a few weeks as ive got a lot of things to think about now,ie reloading and rebarreling.new,s/h.but looking forward to getting sorted either way.i was always going to get a 22.250 but was advised by feo to put in for 223 for first c/f.12 months later got the 223 opened up and put in for an additional 22.250 and got it...happy days The idiocy and training of these guys never fails to amaze me I wonder how he might justify the .223 being safer for the public at large by any practical margin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 The idiocy and training of these guys never fails to amaze me I wonder how he might justify the .223 being safer for the public at large by any practical margin? I think it might be called "power and control" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Well,made my mind up and ordered a new howa,24" heavy stainless barrel.just need to find a suitable mod to go with it now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Well,made my mind up and ordered a new howa,24" heavy stainless barrel.just need to find a suitable mod to go with it now.... What twist ? is it the normal 1-14 ? thats assuming you didnt change your mind and get a 204 or a 243 or a 308 or a 6.5x55 or a 22 hornet. What scope ? We need a look when you've got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi dougy stuck to the 22.250 with 1-14 twist.i will be putting my burris 4 x of my 223 on it till I can afford another scope.then put my x-sight on the 223..any thoughts on a mod to go on it..im assuming with the heavy 24" barrel its gona be quite a heavy outfit.so thinking of a lightish mod..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi dougy stuck to the 22.250 with 1-14 twist.i will be putting my burris 4 x of my 223 on it till I can afford another scope.then put my x-sight on the 223..any thoughts on a mod to go on it..im assuming with the heavy 24" barrel its gona be quite a heavy outfit.so thinking of a lightish mod..... Take a look at the Phantom moderator, available from Sportsman Guncentre. Retails at around £130. I have one on my .22 Hornet, even though it's proofed for .22-250. My mate tried it on his 22-250 and it worked well. It's very light in weight and not bulky. There are better moderators out there, I admit, but for the price, the Phantom is good value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 thanks for that steve...I will have a look into that as moneys a bit tight at the minute...missus wernt to happy when I told her id bought a new rifle for her birthday...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Heavy barrel! You target shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 mainly foxing, bit of target,prefer a heavy barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Underdog Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 mainly foxing, bit of target,prefer a heavy barrelBig bloke are ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Heavy barrel! You target shooting? Big bloke are ya? Nowt wrong with evy barrels. I have 2 rifles that are over a stone I just love shooting them , but I dont like walking around with them I have lighter gear for my walking sessions. I bet your front stuffers are a tad on the heavy side aren't they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Big bloke are ya? certainly am,cant think of anything better than throwing heavy weights around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 certainly am,cant think of anything better than throwing heavy weights around....Super. Nowt wrong with evy barrels. I have 2 rifles that are over a stone I just love shooting them , but I dont like walking around with them I have lighter gear for my walking sessions. I bet your front stuffers are a tad on the heavy side aren't they ? Think the heaviest is half a stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Super. Think the heaviest is half a stone. They look heavier than that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 finally got my ticket back today.so promptly popped to the gun shop to pick up my howa 22.250.also got a good deal on a atec mod so came away with that aswell.thought id better buy a selection of different ammo to try aswell.ended up with ppu55gn,hornady 55gn,varmint x 55gn and hornady superformance 55gn,only managed to break the barrel in with ppu but ended up with two 3 shot groups of 1/2 inch at 100yds so well happy with that.cant see any of the other ammo grouping much better than that.but will give it a go tomorrow...havnt tried the mod yet as couldn't be ***** to keep taking it of to clean the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dog Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Heavy barrel, what's the problem ? I have had 2 of the old 22-250's. The first true enough was a heavy ******, Sauer202. Lovely to shoot, seen the impact. Second Was a Sako 85 Hunter, kicked like a mule and I would have asked my lamping partner "did I get it?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 yep its heavy,but im shooting it not swinging it round my head,so weight is not a problem,hardly anymore recoil than my 223 sporter.im trying it with the mod on today wich is at least 1/2 the weight and size of the wildcat pred on the 223.so far im really liking this round...lets see if the foxs like it as much as me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 You may find your group get better with the mod on. Happy day's rangey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 You may find your group get better with the mod on. Happy day's rangey thanks dougy must admit I wasn't expecting such good groups straight from the box with cheap ammo,so if it gets better with the mod on I will be very impressed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 You may find your group get better with the mod on. Happy day's rangey +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 good choice of caliber. ive had mine 7years and never looked back i originally had .223 in tikka t3 varmint but swapped for .22-250 t3 stainless laminate. as for ammo it would group 1" at best with factory half that with reloads. im currently using 50grain noslers but were previuosly shooting fox with 55grn vmax. the vmax were very good and very rarely came out they turned internals to mush...now the 50 grain nosler varminter has a solid back end and ive noticed a bit more damageexit holes you could get ya fist in. the .22-250 round is perfect if the shot placement isnt quite bang on it pritty much mullers what it hits and drops them on the spot. now i only use varmint rounds on live quarry .....i do shoot match ammo but i would not use it on quarry i know some do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagle boy Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've got a howa 1500 in 22-250 It loves 50gr hornady superformance . Shoots 55gr federals nice aswell Cheers rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've got a howa 1500 in 22-250 It loves 50gr hornady superformance . Shoots 55gr federals nice aswell Cheers rob mine wont group at all with the superformance but shoots norma 50gr ,hornady 55gr and Winchester varmint x ...norma groups the best at 1/2 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 That is not really true as I have had many Remingtons over the last 5 years that are `new ones` and shoot just fine BUT...... Since Edgar Brothers lost them to SMK a couple of years back, I have had nothing to do with them and the brand is dead to me in terms of new guns.on oh yes...hmmm...SMK......"never heard of a 1/2 x 20 UNF".............riiiiiight..................... As Fister said they've ruined the fluidity of the Remington brand here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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