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Author Topic: 22-250 what loads do you like 257-wby PAKMAN Member # 554 posted February 06, 2005 07:19 AM                   Hi guys new to the form im sure you get this asked alot but here it goes im new to coyote hunting just started into it this past December.And man am i ever hooked now.anyway i shoot a tika t-3 varmit and have been useing the winchester 45gr hp in the white box they seem to shoot pretty good in my gun.As of right now i dont reload but want to get into it my 257-wby ammo has to high of a price tag on it.So im thinking i would reload my 22-250 also being i"d have all the stuff to do it.All but one of the coyotes i've shot so far have been 100yrds or less.I shot one at 250yrds with a pin hole going in and no exit.the closer one's had exit hole's about 2 to 3 inch in size.Now i know that depending on where there hit it could cause more or less fur damage.The ammo im shooting now is going 4000fps was wondering what you guys think would slowing it down help on fur damage at closer range?What do you all like to shoot in your 22-250?Any advice anyone could give would be Great. Thanks -------------------- CATCH YA LATER!!! Posts: 2 | From: Saskatoon,Sask,Canada | Registered: Feb 2005  |  IP: Logged Leonard HMFIC Member # 2 posted February 06, 2005 11:40 AM                       Welcome to the New Huntmasters, 257~ Glad to have you on board. Generally, a 22-250 is easy to come up with a servicable load, no matter your application. I'm sure somebody here can steer you in the right direction. Good hunting. LB [ February 06, 2005, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ] -------------------- EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All. Don't piss me off! Posts: 32361 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged tiller PAKMAN Member # 571 posted February 14, 2005 04:58 PM                   257, Isn't coyote calling great? The pet load for my .22-250 is 34.6 grains of imr 4064 neck sized rem. brass, wlr primer Hornady 50gr. vmax. Out of my Browning Varmint Stalker with a 26" barrel this load will easily shoot sub moa @ 200 yards if I do my part. This is not a max load for my rifle and shoots around 3700. ALWAYS start low and work up any load while watching for pressure signs. Good Luck Posts: 3 | From: Corvallis MT USA | Registered: Feb 2005  |  IP: Logged UTcaller NEVADA NIGHT FIGHTER Member # 8 posted February 14, 2005 07:13 PM                    The load I have been using this year for my 22-250 is 34.6 grains IMR powder with Sierra 55 grain spitzer Boatails(#1365).Great groups (1/2").Running about 3600 fps.Quarter size exit holes on coyotes 75-300+ yards.GOOD HUNTING C.O Posts: 1708 | From: Utah | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged Leonard HMFIC Member # 2 posted February 14, 2005 08:25 PM                       Well, the main thing, 257; I'd think about using a real coyote bullet in your 22-250. For my money, 45 grain bullets aren't the answer. In fact, what I have been using lately, in my 22-250 Rem. is a 62 grain Berger MEF. They might not be moving out at four grand, but they hit harder at all ranges. In addition, much less compensation for those occasional long shots. CHAD! Just about any IMR powder will do, eh? Good hunting. LB -------------------- EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All. Don't piss me off! Posts: 32361 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged UTcaller NEVADA NIGHT FIGHTER Member # 8 posted February 15, 2005 05:57 AM                    Good catch Leonard.I didn't even notice that.I am using IMR4895. And you are right on the money about the coyote bullets,I wouldn't use anything lighter than 55 grain in my 22-250. Sure the 40's,45's and 50's will do the job at close ranges but for those long shots,and for the BANG FLOP I am looking for it pays to have more bullet.I had been using 55 grain Remington powerlokt hollowpoints,but it is a little hard on the fur at times.I read on here a while back that you and Rich liked the #1365 sierra bullets so I tried it with the same load I had been using with the hollowpoints.Seems to be a perfect fit so far.It hits real hard and pelt damage is at a minimum.Plus the B.C is alot higher than the HP too.GOOD HUNTING C.O [ February 15, 2005, 05:58 AM: Message edited by: UTcaller ] Posts: 1708 | From: Utah | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged Curt2u Knows what it's all about Member # 74 posted February 15, 2005 07:36 PM                    36 grs Varget under your favorite 55 gr bullet will tip them over just dandy. Start lower and work up of course. Posts: 236 | From: NW | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged varmit_master PAKMAN Member # 503 posted February 16, 2005 04:55 AM                    Hi out of my 22 250 it likes Powder Varget 36.5 grs Primer Win Bullet Nosler 55gr BT Brass Win the Bt bullet isnt fur friendly lol and this is that max load so you need too back off a 1 or 2 grains and work up to max if you want VM Posts: 9 | From: Arkansas | Registered: Jan 2005  |  IP: Logged Leonard HMFIC Member # 2 posted February 16, 2005 07:42 AM                       I'd like to make a general comment. Due to the sheer number of published loads, I don't make a habit of inquiring, powder, primer, brass. The only part that is useful, is bullet performance. Otherwise, whatever performs accurately in your specific gun is best discovered, on the bench. Develop your load with recommended components to some extent, but you will be the only judge of what works best in your gun. The area where I DO seek advice is with wildcat cartridges. It really helps to know what has worked the best for other people, and build on that data. Useful information is what powder produces the highest velocity, what bullet is most accurate, but you need to do the actual work yourself, not duplicate someone else's load. Hope that makes a little sense? LB -------------------- EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All. Don't piss me off! Posts: 32361 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged Tim Behle Administrator MacNeal Sector Member # 209 posted February 16, 2005 05:11 PM                       Leonard, I'm a lot like you. When someone tells me a great bullet to try, I want to know barrel twist and muzzle velocity. If I have the same twist, it is a simple matter to see if I can match velocity, with a powder my rifle likes. If I like the terminal results, then I start working on seating depth to see if I can make it shoot more accurate in my rifle. I believe terminal performance is based on velocity and RPM on impact. Powder, primer and brass should be based on what the rifle has a preference for. -------------------- Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass kickin'. Posts: 3160 | From: Five Miles East of Vic, AZ | Registered: Jun 2003  |  IP: Logged rugerman1 PAKMAN Member # 637 posted April 20, 2005 02:10 PM                   My brother has a Ruger M77 Varmint in 22-250.Ballistic Tips and H-380 seem to work great in it. Posts: 2 | Registered: Apr 2005  |  IP: Logged Melvin Knows what it's all about Member # 634 posted April 20, 2005 05:33 PM                    I agree with leonard and Tim...Each individual rifle even made in the same caliber by the same manufacture will seldom be the same...Head spacing,riflings and tighter chambers...This is one reason why it is recomended to work up your own loads for your own rifle...Psi. in one gun with the same load can be different than yours.I also recomend something over 55 grains Posts: 661 | From: PA. | Registered: Apr 2005  |  IP: Logged

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