22-250 with 52gr CC

[wisconsinteacher]

Is any one using the 52gr CC in a 22-250? I loaded some up with Varget yesterday. I set them so that they were .225" into the neck which leaves me with a .095" jump to the lands. I hope they shoot as well as the Vmax out of this rifle.

 

[buckfever]

My load was a charge of around 36gr of h380 at a 100 yards it was a one hole wonder never tried another powder after that load. I'm sure varget will work just fine those 52gr ncc are impressive.

 

[Guy Miner]

Dad shoots the very similar 52 & 53 gr Sierra hp match bullets from his .22-250, over H380, with very good results. I think he was 82 or so when he shot this group at 100 yards from his Rem 700:



Many people seem to get excellent results with the lighter bullets from the .22-250. His rifle didn't shoot the plastic tip 55 grain bullets at all well, but does good with the shorter 52/53 gr hollow points.

FWIW, Guy

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I have never used the H380. I may have to get some if the Varget does not work out.

 

[JD338]

JD338

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I feel like I had to seat them really deep so that I could get at least .224" of the bullet into the neck. I try to keep at least the caliber number inside the neck. .308 bullets get seated so at least .308 of the bullet is inside the case. I don't count the boat tail part of the bullet. What are your thoughts?

 

[Rem Jim]

39.5 grs of H380 for me - Fed Primer ! Best groups ever ! RJ

 

[Guy Miner]

I don't find myself bound by the arbitrary rule of seating bullets to at least caliber depth.

It's a guideline. You may find good results elsewhere.

Just remember that if you seat them very shallow, the bullets can get off-kilter more easily.

Shoot what you've got, and adjust as necessary. The .22-250 is normally a very accurate cartridge.

Guy

 

[Wincheringen]

I've loaded them with AA4064, I don't have a group as tight as the one above, but it is close.