Got the Itchin' for a 22-250. Need a Little Input

[mikeinct]

I see you have a gunsmith buddy...Good, march down to any good gunshop..Pick up a good deal on any of the rifles you like..I sold off my tuned up [added a timney trigger]..Winchester 1990's model 22-250 stealth model..I should have let any good re-barrel guy fit it with a new barrel to shoot the 60 Gr Vmax ..Those old rifles make a nice platform to work from...Mike in CT

 

[Ohio Varmint Shooter]

Just so people know....the original post is over 5 years old. He's probably bought something by now....

 

[jimmymac]

Just so people know....the original post is over 5 years old. He's probably bought something by now....

Note to self. Check thread date before replying.

 

[VaRandy]

Take a good look at the Cooper Model 21 Varminter. They will build your rifle any way you want it; any chamber, length, twist, and the stock selection is wide open. And they shoot well.

Coopers are good sticks but have a sucky barrel. If they let you put a real barrel on it it would probably be worthwhile.

I have experience with 22-250's from past years, but I suddenly found myself wanting one once again because it will definitely outshoot my 20 cals in the wind when I'm after varmints at long range.

I normally would buy an action and custom barrel and put some $2000+ rifle together. But I don't have the time for that right now and the prairie dogs are runnin all over beat hell out there in this 70+ degree weather we are having.

So I am gonna get it in a factory rifle platform and just find a good load that shoots sub 1/2 MOA and shoot it the way it is til the barrel wears out, then re-barrel it with a custom pipe.

This is where I'd like some input. I've narrowed my choices down to 3 Contenders.
1. Sako A7 Stainless Synthetic
2. Thompson Center Icon Weathershield
3. Browning X-Bolt Stalker

Do any of you fellas have extensive experience with any of these? I have experience shooting Sako 75's, Browning BLR's and A-Bolt's, and TC Encore's and Venture's. And I loved all of those firearms, but I don't have experience with the listed "particular" models from those manufacturer's. Any input would be appreciated

And do any of you think running a 22-250 AI reamer in the barrel right off the bat would be worth the added brass life and speed?

Thanks in advance for input

I have experience with 22-250's from past years, but I suddenly found myself wanting one once again because it will definitely outshoot my 20 cals in the wind when I'm after varmints at long range.

I normally would buy an action and custom barrel and put some $2000+ rifle together. But I don't have the time for that right now and the prairie dogs are runnin all over beat hell out there in this 70+ degree weather we are having.

So I am gonna get it in a factory rifle platform and just find a good load that shoots sub 1/2 MOA and shoot it the way it is til the barrel wears out, then re-barrel it with a custom pipe.

This is where I'd like some input. I've narrowed my choices down to 3 Contenders.
1. Sako A7 Stainless Synthetic
2. Thompson Center Icon Weathershield
3. Browning X-Bolt Stalker

Do any of you fellas have extensive experience with any of these? I have experience shooting Sako 75's, Browning BLR's and A-Bolt's, and TC Encore's and Venture's. And I loved all of those firearms, but I don't have experience with the listed "particular" models from those manufacturer's. Any input would be appreciated

And do any of you think running a 22-250 AI reamer in the barrel right off the bat would be worth the added brass life and speed?

Thanks in advance for input

 

[VaRandy]

Forget the AI mess. Only worth it on a build. Look for a used 22 Dasher or even a 6 Dasher on the many sites such as this one and have at em. Not sure what calibers are available wit the Tikka but make sure you find out.

 

[VaRandy]

I have experience with 22-250's from past years, but I suddenly found myself wanting one once again because it will definitely outshoot my 20 cals in the wind when I'm after varmints at long range.

I normally would buy an action and custom barrel and put some $2000+ rifle together. But I don't have the time for that right now and the prairie dogs are runnin all over beat hell out there in this 70+ degree weather we are having.

So I am gonna get it in a factory rifle platform and just find a good load that shoots sub 1/2 MOA and shoot it the way it is til the barrel wears out, then re-barrel it with a custom pipe.

This is where I'd like some input. I've narrowed my choices down to 3 Contenders.
1. Sako A7 Stainless Synthetic
2. Thompson Center Icon Weathershield
3. Browning X-Bolt Stalker

Do any of you fellas have extensive experience with any of these? I have experience shooting Sako 75's, Browning BLR's and A-Bolt's, and TC Encore's and Venture's. And I loved all of those firearms, but I don't have experience with the listed "particular" models from those manufacturer's. Any input would be appreciated

And do any of you think running a 22-250 AI reamer in the barrel right off the bat would be worth the added brass life and speed?

Thanks in advance for input

 

[VaRandy]

Was going to PM you but it is blocked.

 

[snert]

Was going to PM you but it is blocked.

he is likely moved on to 24 hour campground about three years ago Randy

 

[VaRandy]

he is likely moved on to 24 hour campground about three years ago Randy

thank you Snert!

 

[Ironworker]

What about a Nosler M48 ,it comes with a fast twist bbl ?

 

[6MMsteve]

nowhere man