.224 64 gr BSB

• Apr 11, 2012

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JD338

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.224 cal 64 gr Bonded Solid Base
MV 3372 fps shot into water jugs at 30 yds, recovered in the 5th jug.
The recovered weight was 50.2 grs (72%) and expanded to .481".

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• Apr 11, 2012

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nvbroncrider

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That thing is all business.

 

• Apr 12, 2012

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SJB358

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I hate to say it, but 5 jugs at 30 yards is about all my 264/7mm's can do at 30 yards with 140 and 160gr bullets. That thing looks awesome. What load Jim.. Now I am a little mad I didn't any of them for the 22-250!

Were they accurate in your rifle?

 

• Apr 12, 2012

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gerry

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That's a tough little bugger hopefully they will make them available for the rest of us.

 

• Apr 12, 2012

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JD338

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SJB358":37vefnzj said:

I hate to say it, but 5 jugs at 30 yards is about all my 264/7mm's can do at 30 yards with 140 and 160gr bullets. That thing looks awesome. What load Jim.. Now I am a little mad I didn't any of them for the 22-250!

Were they accurate in your rifle?

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Scotty

My load was 34.0 grs Varget, W-W case and Win LR primers.
Accuracy was well under an inch, 2 in 1 hole 1 out. I will play with the seating depth.

I would recommend you get some when they are available again.

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• Apr 13, 2012

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SJB358

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JD338":1r2kzdpb said:

SJB358":1r2kzdpb said:

I hate to say it, but 5 jugs at 30 yards is about all my 264/7mm's can do at 30 yards with 140 and 160gr bullets. That thing looks awesome. What load Jim.. Now I am a little mad I didn't any of them for the 22-250!

Were they accurate in your rifle?

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Scotty

My load was 34.0 grs Varget, W-W case and Win LR primers.
Accuracy was well under an inch, 2 in 1 hole 1 out. I will play with the seating depth.

I would recommend you get some when they are available again.

JD338

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Without a doubt. I will have to give them a whirl now!

 

• Apr 15, 2012

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ACLakey

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Thank you for the information, it looks like I will have to try these out on some blacktail with my daughter this fall.

 

• Apr 15, 2012

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JD338

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I am thinking I will give it a try on a crop damage deer this summer.

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• Apr 16, 2012

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SJB358

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JD338":17n2ut46 said:

I am thinking I will give it a try on a crop damage deer this summer.

JD338

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That would be a sweet test for the 22-250 and them bullets Jim. I don't think you'll have much trouble with em..

Kinda breathed a little life back into the 22-250 huh? I might need to give them a shot...

 

• May 23, 2012

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tjen

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Think a 1:12 twist would stabilize them in a 223rem?

 

• Jun 14, 2012

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rjm158

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I know faster is better but does anyone know if a 1:14 twist 22-250 MIGHT shoot these or is it a no go?

Ron

 

• Jun 14, 2012

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Jim that is amazing! That will kill deer for sure and with authority! I can't wait for you to try it out. Might have to shoulder shoot one to get it to stay in a deer though!

 

• Jun 14, 2012

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JD338

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Jim that is amazing! That will kill deer for sure and with authority! I can't wait for you to try it out. Might have to shoulder shoot one to get it to stay in a deer though!

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David,

That is my plan. :wink:

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• Jun 17, 2012

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onesonek

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tjen":vm3d15gc said:

Think a 1:12 twist would stabilize them in a 223rem?

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It would be interesting to know what Nosler recommends for a mininum twist.
My ballistic program,,,which generally is a bit conservative it seems to most, figures it to need a 1-10.3" min. twist. But then I was guessing at some of the inputs, not having a bullet here to measure. Then again it sounds like JD was/is getting good accuracy in his 14" (I believe) twist.
I know many a .22 CF's have brought down deer and tougher game, just not my first choice however. It would make for a darn good bullet for Wolves imo, now that they have season on them here.

JD,,,what is the nose length and meplat dia.? I might get more accurate results in the program.

 

• Aug 28, 2012

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JD338

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Coyote with the .224 cal 64 gr BSB from a 22-250 at 50 yds.
Exit wound.

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• Aug 29, 2012

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SJB358

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Nice! Great shooting Jim! That is impressive right there.. Give us some details buddy!

 

• Sep 7, 2012

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onesonek

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5 jugs is indeed impressive! The few I have shot, have shot well. I plan on getting more when available.

 

• Oct 20, 2012

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My wife busted a doe with one of these last weekend out of her 22-250. Shot was about 340 yard. I first ranged them at 300, but they got up and milled around a bit. the shot ended up a bit slower than I would have liked, but it still plowed right on through the heart and clipped the offside shoulder. Made a nice exit wound. I'm very impressed with this little bullet. I'll get a few pics up of the ones I recovered from the dirt at the range. The ones from 300 yards weighed 50, and 53 gr, while the one from 400 yards weighed 59 gr!

I'll get a few done in some chem jugs at those ranges just to see how they compare to all my other tests.

 

• Oct 20, 2012

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FOTIS

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Wow That is great for a 22 caliber.

 

• Oct 20, 2012

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Great performance in the jugs. That bullet is very blunt so I think the b.c. would be low. These bullet tests are really great and I love reading the tests on here.