22-250 load ?

[wisconsinteacher]

Now with the new 52gr bullets in my hand, I am looking for a new powder to try out. I have a few in mind but want to ask the pros. I would like to have two different loads for the rifle. So that means no IMR 4064, Fed 210 primers, 55 Vmax bullets, or Win brass. I have Rem brass, 52gr Nosler Comp bullets. What primers and powder would you try?

 

[velvetant]

CCI primers. Varget and Benchmark powders

 

[JD338]

Varget and RL 15 are two excellent choices for he 22-250.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Varget and RL 15 are two excellent choices for he 22-250.

JD338

I am with Jim/Randy. RL15 or Varget would be my picks as well.

Cartridge : .22-250 Rem. (SAAMI)
Bullet : .224, 52, Nosler CC HPBT 53249
Useable Case Capaci: 40.854 grain H2O = 2.653 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.350 inch = 59.69 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 62000 psi, or 427 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

105 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-17 101.5 40.1 2.60 3879 98.6 62000 10897 0.901 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 110.0 41.0 2.66 3861 97.7 61780 10942 0.916 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 110.0 41.0 2.66 3860 97.7 61717 10936 0.916 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 106.8 41.1 2.66 3859 97.6 62000 11037 0.920 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 104.3 41.5 2.69 3858 95.0 62000 11085 0.913 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 104.3 41.5 2.69 3858 95.0 62000 11085 0.913 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot BigGame 102.8 40.0 2.59 3856 98.8 62000 10718 0.913 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895 99.4 37.5 2.43 3855 98.9 62000 10730 0.920 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11 102.9 40.0 2.59 3854 98.8 62000 10701 0.913 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 110.0 42.8 2.77 3851 95.9 61588 11075 0.914 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 3031 100.4 35.3 2.29 3851 100.0 62000 9820 0.916 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 748 92.3 37.4 2.42 3843 99.9 62000 10236 0.914 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11 100.2 37.7 2.45 3838 98.4 62000 10621 0.920 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 100.2 37.7 2.45 3838 98.4 62000 10621 0.920 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15 100.2 37.7 2.45 3838 98.4 62000 10621 0.920 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B 100.7 37.9 2.46 3837 98.8 62000 10579 0.921 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2 94.7 38.9 2.52 3832 99.5 62000 10456 0.924 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4895 96.7 36.4 2.36 3829 99.1 62000 10420 0.919 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 102.2 38.9 2.52 3829 99.4 62000 10464 0.931 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206H 97.0 36.5 2.37 3822 98.8 62000 10420 0.919 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 104.5 38.9 2.52 3820 99.2 62000 10373 0.931 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4320 102.1 37.8 2.45 3820 98.7 62000 10246 0.906 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064 107.1 37.7 2.44 3811 100.0 62000 9964 0.949 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 104.4 38.5 2.49 3811 99.1 62000 10341 0.927 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520 97.1 37.7 2.44 3809 100.0 62000 9959 0.932 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6 97.1 37.7 2.44 3809 100.0 62000 9959 0.932 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 101.3 39.0 2.53 3807 97.2 62000 10536 0.925 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 9 97.5 37.9 2.46 3804 98.8 62000 10270 0.917 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N530 93.4 35.3 2.29 3804 99.5 62000 10049 0.915 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 507 94.1 37.0 2.40 3804 99.5 62000 10110 0.918 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2495 100.0 35.6 2.31 3804 100.0 62000 9655 0.950 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot TAC 91.5 36.9 2.39 3804 99.6 62000 10094 0.918 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H322 93.5 34.2 2.21 3799 100.0 62000 9521 0.911 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 108.5 42.2 2.73 3798 92.2 62000 10699 0.910 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S321 92.3 37.4 2.42 3798 99.6 62000 10108 0.924 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant AR-Comp 95.4 34.8 2.25 3795 100.0 62000 9094 0.919 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 TZ ~approximation 94.9 34.8 2.25 3795 100.0 62000 9094 0.919 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 516 97.5 39.1 2.54 3795 97.2 62000 10380 0.918 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S062 101.3 37.1 2.40 3794 99.6 62000 10043 0.927 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 110.0 41.2 2.67 3792 99.4 55128 10806 0.958
Norma 202 97.6 36.2 2.34 3791 100.0 62000 9715 0.923 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 109.6 41.9 2.72 3791 94.5 62000 10564 0.920 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 8208 XBR 95.4 35.9 2.33 3790 99.5 62000 9930 0.916 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon VARGET 102.6 37.4 2.42 3786 98.2 62000 10155 0.912 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2208 102.3 37.4 2.42 3786 98.2 62000 10155 0.912 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 201 94.0 36.2 2.34 3784 99.5 62000 10005 0.930 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4064 103.4 36.8 2.38 3783 98.4 62000 10048 0.916 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 108.9 40.6 2.63 3782 95.1 62000 10516 0.929 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S341 95.7 38.8 2.51 3780 98.7 62000 9997 0.919 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N540 99.7 38.0 2.46 3778 100.0 62000 9757 0.924 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation 102.7 39.0 2.53 3775 95.2 62000 10190 0.904 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7 95.5 38.6 2.50 3772 97.1 62000 10179 0.927 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R902 100.0 36.3 2.35 3772 99.5 62000 9883 0.931 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901 96.3 34.4 2.23 3771 100.0 62000 9642 0.936 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350 109.5 41.0 2.66 3770 94.1 62000 10322 0.916 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.5 91.0 36.8 2.38 3767 99.8 62000 9722 0.935 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 91.0 36.8 2.38 3767 99.8 62000 9722 0.935 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 107.6 39.6 2.57 3767 96.4 62000 10275 0.928 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N150 109.7 39.0 2.53 3763 99.8 62000 9736 0.924 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N135 106.4 36.3 2.35 3762 100.0 62000 9140 0.927 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 NT ~approximation 104.7 39.2 2.54 3758 96.3 62000 10046 0.913 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N140 99.6 36.8 2.38 3755 100.0 62000 9315 0.922 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-10x 91.1 32.4 2.10 3754 100.0 62000 9015 0.924 ! Near Maximum !

Probably throw TAC in there, just cause as well.

 

[Guy Miner]

When he was about 80 years old, Dad shot this group with his factory Rem 700 .22-250, a load we worked up together:

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I had Varget, H380, Benchmark, and 8208XBR on my short list. I have some 8208 that I use in my 6.5 Grendel and the Varget could be used in my 223 and if I ever get a 204 so it would be worth having on hand. Keep the info coming. Thanks

 

[DrMike]

That is an enviable group, Guy. As I get older, the more those 22 centre fire rifles appeal to me.

 

[SJB358]

That is an enviable group, Guy. As I get older, the more those 22 centre fire rifles appeal to me.

Mike, at your age I would be looking at the .17 and .19 calibers. No need in beating up those old bones with them big bore .22 cals! :grin:

 

[buckfever]

H 380 gave me the best groups with 52 gr noslers and they were impressive I think the charge was 36-36.5 fed 210 and win cases.

 

[HTDUCK]

Another nod for H380

 

[DrMike]

Mike, at your age I would be looking at the .17 and .19 calibers. No need in beating up those old bones with them big bore .22 cals! :grin:

Good suggestion, Scotty. I'll look into it. I'd do more bow hunting, but it is tough on my old bones to draw that 17 pound draw bow. :mrgreen:

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Man picking a powder is hard. I have been reading for the last 2 days. I do have some Win 760 sitting on the bench. Maybe I should give that a try??? Varget looks good but the speeds are lower than other powders out there.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Anyone use the CFE 223?

 

[JD338]

Man picking a powder is hard. I have been reading for the last 2 days. I do have some Win 760 sitting on the bench. Maybe I should give that a try??? Varget looks good but the speeds are lower than other powders out there.

Its actually quite simple. Start with Varget and if you do not find an accurate load, go to RL 15.
Don't worry about the velocity, the 22-250 is plenty fast enough. Focus on accuracy instead of speed. :wink:

JD338

 

[Kodiak]

Most of my 22-250 P'dog loads are around 3800fps with the 50 gr. Sierra Blitz.

Haven't heard any 'dogs complain about it being too slow!!!!!!!!

Jim

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I did loose focus and got hooked on speed. That being said, I do have some XBR8208 that I would like to try before I buy Varget.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Anyone use the CFE 223?

WT,

I got some in the cabinet I will be trying just haven't had a chance to yet. Will be running 55BT out of mine.

 

[awillnow]

had 22-250 in a 1-9 twist built, the only load data i can find is for 1-12 or 1-14. want to use varget and nosler balistic tip, need help. thanks art

 

[Wincheringen]

Art, Nosler No. 6 shows data for the heavier bullets for your twist.

 

[DrMike]

awillow,

Welcome to the forum. Your 9 twist will use the same data a 12 or 14 twist will use. However, you will be able to stabilize heavier bullets. Look especially at the data for the heavier bullets, for that is where your rifle will shine.