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22 250 Load Development
I read on old post that Shtrdy was developing a load for his Varmint 22 250. I wonder what the final results were? Did you get your groups where you wanted them with sufficient speed? I have not purchased my dies yet.
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22 250 Load Development
updated 9 years, 8 months ago
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Hi! I haven't tried any other loads than what I have posted to date. So I didn't find that 1/3″ I was hoping for. My current gun/load combination seem to be a 1/5 moa capable set up.
I'm going to try some 55 gr Vmax loads this weekend. Let us know if you find a sweet load combination. – Todd
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It looks like the super accurate groups were done with longer, heavier bullets in .223. I have not see any data for longer bullets in the 22 250. I am going to order my dies today. Also I will speak with Jason to see if he has heard of a super accurate 22 250 load. Since I varmint hunt do I really care about 5 shot groups when I usually get only one shot on the critter. I need cold bore first shot accuracy. I need to check with some other boards to see what their members are doing.
Shoot safe!
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Searching the web here are some other suggestions.
Be safe!
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The Tikka 22-250 barrel is a 1 in 14″ twist. That limits us to 55 gr bullets or lighter.
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No doubt that there were some interesting loads on that list. I spoke with Gary at Hornady about load selection. With the 1 in 14 twist he said that we are limited to the 55 gr. bullet. He also said ( he thought) that Savage and Remington may have gone to 1 in 12 so a heavier bullet coult be used. I did see several loads on the list that I will try once my barrel is broken in. I am really interested in seeing how well the Superformance does at 200 yards.
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in all honestly i would say the most accurate, all purpose bullet for the tikka 22-250 is the 52 gr A-max.
it is deadly accurate, has a great BC and most match bullets are classed as “varmint” or described as being “explosive with limited penetration” these also come at a reasnoble price, will work great up to goat sized animals if shot placement and hunters limitations are respected. this projectile is designedfor a 1/14 twist so has TIKKA written all over it, im going to work up a load for a friend with these soon with varget the most likely choice or h380, will let you guys know the results and try these out and tell me what you think!
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Tikka T3 22-250 1-14
Getting great results with 52 A-Max 35.1 gr. 8208 XBR Lapua Brass CCI 200/WLR 2.463 COL ,
As usual, work up your loads using caution because YMMV.
From 10/23/12
From 11/06/12
From 11/13/12
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Thanks for the pictures. I have done great with superformance and my reloads of 50 grain vmax, 37.5 gr of Varget and Federal Match primers. Group 1/2″ to 5/8″ at 200 yards. When I go back to the range I will take some pictures.
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