What is the 22-250 round good for?

The . 22-250 Remington is a very high-velocity (capable of reaching over 4000 feet per second), short action, . 22 caliber rifle cartridge primarily used for varmint hunting and small game hunting.

What is the best bullet for a 22-250?

For the 50-60 grain bullets most commonly used in . 22-250, you have a huge selection of good medium burn-rate powders, but we like the new IMR-8208 XBR powder and H-4895 because they deliver great accuracy and they are not temp sensitive.

How did the 22-250 get its name?

It was necked down 30-40 years earlier than that by various wildcatters, and I think it was Gebby (?)’s name for it that stuck for the first few decades, “22 Varminter” – until Remington farsightedly produced factory loads for it in the late 1960s and called it 22-250 – though I have an idea they weren’t actually the …

What rifle uses 22-250 ammo?

22-250 Rifle. Winchester Model 70: Best . 22-250 Rifle for Coyotes. Remington 700: Best for Varmint Hunting.

Is an 22-250 Antelope good?

I have shot antelope with a 222rem and a 22-250 but probably won’t do it again. I would say if you have something bigger to use it. If you don’t, use the 22-250 and make sure you have good shot angles and are less than 250 yards. Antelope are not real hard to kill, but with a marginal shot they can go a long way.

What is the difference between 223 and 22-250?

22-250 gives around 12 percent more speed and 20 percent more ft-lbs of impact energy than a . 223 with the same bullet. 22-250 carries over 550 ft-lbs of energy at 500 yards, opposed to the . 223, which carries only 402 ft-lbs at best.

What twist is a Remington 700 22-250?

Max bullet weight for Remington 700 22-250 1in 14 twist.

Whats bigger 22-250 or 223?

22-250 Remington. Offering almost 3,700 fps of predator-dropping velocity with a 55-grain projectile, a . 22-250 gives around 12 percent more speed and 20 percent more ft-lbs of impact energy than a . 223, which carries only 402 ft-lbs at best.

How far can a 22-250 bullet travel?

22-250 for shots out to 400 yards or so. Some are able to stretch that distance to 500 yards when conditions allow, but when it comes down to serious long-range shooting most opt for the .

Is a 22 250 big enough for antelope?

Is a 22 250 legal for deer hunting in Wyoming?

22 centerfire cartridges as legal ammunition. For the taking of deer, antelope, mountain lions, and gray wolves in areas where they are designated as trophy game, hunters can use any centerfire firearm of at least . 22 caliber, using a cartridge at least two inches long and firing a bullet of at least 60 grains.

What kind of bullet does a 22-250 Remington Drive?

As factory loaded, the .22-250 Remington drives a 55 grain spitzer bullet (SD .157, BC about .255) at 3,680 fps with 1,654 ft. lbs. of energy.

How many grains does A.22 caliber bullet weigh?

What this does, is handicap the .22-250 Rem. to using bullets of 55 grains or less. While on the surface this may not seem like a huge issue, when you look at the fantastic .22 caliber bullets that weigh 60 grains or more, you’ll feel like you’re missing out — like I do.

Which is better a 243 Win or a 22 250?

The 22-250 is an appealing cartridge for younger and lighter framed shooters who want to avoid recoil — it offers substantially less kick than the 243 Win. Whether you can fire a 22-250 to take down a whitetail boils down to your skill level.

What kind of trajectory does a 22 250 have?

With its 55 grain or lighter bullet and laser-like trajectory, the 22-250 is a varmint round through and through. Some hunters make good use of it for deer hunting via pinpoint shot placement, though.