22/250 users

[jamie g 17]

hi lads has anyone tryed the 40 gr hornady ammo in there 22/250's ?

 

if so how you find it and what sort of damage does it do ? i guess it wont be as good over longer range as a 50 gr as the wind will get to it ? but up to 200 yards on crows and rabbits i bet its good stuff ?

 

i just wanted to no as im picking some up in abit

[SportingShooter 0]

They will smash them to pieces Mate.

 

I have seen them fired through a .223, I assume you mean the V-Max?

 

Dead foxy everytime no messing around. I should think even in the wind, there will not be a huge amount of difference as what you lose in weight you gain in speed, so 250 yards no trouble, and on a still night, whatever distance you want.

 

Regards

SS

 

P.S What have you ordered Moly or Copper jackets?

[jamie g 17]

They will smash them to pieces Mate.

 

I have seen them fired through a .223, I assume you mean the V-Max?

 

Dead foxy everytime no messing around. I should think even in the wind, there will not be a huge amount of difference as what you lose in weight you gain in speed, so 250 yards no trouble, and on a still night, whatever distance you want.

 

Regards

SS

 

P.S What have you ordered Moly or Copper jackets?

 

 

had some home loads given me mate there fine 40gr vmax norma brass and varget powder. the only thing is im a little funny about using them as the load is pretty hot so it will be at the high end on the fps scale ! and i guss to many isnt going to do the barrel to good ! as the jackets im not sure can you tell ? you mean the bt end if so its moly

[SportingShooter 0]

The copper Jacketed ones look like normal everyday bullets.

 

The Moly's look Black/Dark Grey.

 

Has the load been developed for your Rifle? I mean has the load been started at the minimum load of powder and worked up?

 

If not then I suggest you don't shoot them as you never know, but best to err on the side of caution IMO.

 

Regards

SS

[Guest JohnGalway]

Different cal I know but the 40 grains shoot quite well in my .223 also.

[Mr_Logic 5]

Yep, 40gr is no problem at all at 250 on a fox, and that's from 223. 22-250 shoots it even faster so it will be fine. I spent the weekend knocking over (should that be taking apart?) bunnies with it..

[jamie g 17]

The copper Jacketed ones look like normal everyday bullets.

 

The Moly's look Black/Dark Grey.

 

Has the load been developed for your Rifle? I mean has the load been started at the minimum load of powder and worked up?

 

If not then I suggest you don't shoot them as you never know, but best to err on the side of caution IMO.

 

Regards

SS

 

the cases have been full length resized but like you said the load hasnt been made up for my rifle and it is on the high side so i mite dismantle them and get them redone with less charge.

 

i have some 53 gr barnes bullets to with 35.5 gr varget. im going to give them a go as its not a very hot load so should be fine in my rifle.