22-250 Fast Twist Hunting Bullet

[41rem]

2.6 oal puts ~.24" of shank into the neck and just so happens that the shank/boattail junction coincides with the neck/shoulder junction.

That's some good info, thanks much for the Quickload data.

As to seating depth the standard of 2.350" seems really short, especially with the long bullets I've selected. So far the 69 TMK and 80 ELD-M look much better seated out some.

My Tikka has the throat & magazine length to blow right by that number.

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[mic2377]

I looked at that one, seemed to have been designed for AR-15 platforms & short yardage engagement. Kinda blunt.

I do agree on the blunt nature of the bullet. It is designed to hold together for barrier penetration but still provide good expansion. I have mainly used them in the AR-15 and they work great from velocities ranging from 2900 down to ~2000. They still expand quite well at lower velocities. The best way to think of it is that is the cheaper, more available replacement for the 60 gr Partition, which is very hard to find.

If you have the twist, are planning only broadside shots, and aren't worried about bullet failure or clean pass throughs I think the 80 ELDM vs ELDX is a great choice.

 

[41rem]

Those bonded 64 are definitely available, might pick up a box or 2, I can always try them in my AR

 

[DLT]

Shot over Garmin

36.5gr avg 3294 - ES 8
37.0gr avg 3312 - ES 13
37.5gr avg 3345 - ES 21, this group opened up to ~0.7" (might have been me)

I didn't load any charges beyond 37.5. Pressure still looked good and I could work up to a higher charge but I'm sticking with the 36.5-37 node. SIG brass CCI200

I used QL to model this load @62000 max psi

Just curious reading through for some info. Sig 220 swift brass ?

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

80.5 Berger is an awesome hunting bullet

IF you Hit ANY,.. Bone,.. This ^^^ Bullet or, the thicker jacketed, ELD-X ( vs,.. the ELD -M's ) IS your,..
"Huckle Berry" !!!

Broadside thru, the "Slats" and "Boiler Room" ( Heart / Lungs ) then,.. the "M's",.. are,.. Ok !
Be Careful WITH, the Wind, on the Longer Shots as, .22 Cal, Bullets can get, Blown Around,.. a "Bit" !

 

[41rem]

Right now loving the 69 TMK, that thing really shoots in my Tikka and gets me 3000 fps without breathing hard. What's it like on medium sized game?

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[Doug Beach]

I shot a few pigs with a .22-250 & the 62gr TSX. None of them were over 250 yards, but it couldn’t have worked any better.

 

[AP2020]

1:7 twist McGowen Precision

68gr Hammer HHT

 

[41rem]

Contenders for fast twist Tikka 22-250

69 TMK
70 CX (mono)
77 TMK
80 ELD-X

Any proven favorites?

Currently leaning towards the Sierra 69 as I have a really good load already in the books

 

[6MMWASP]

I'm 5-5 on antelope, mule deer and whitetails with 88 ELD-M's at 3200 out of a 1-7 Lilja on a Kimber Montana. Kind of messy but sure is effective.

 

[thatguyshm]

I use the 68/69 bthp with a stiff load of RL15 as my fire form load in my 22-250 AI in sig brass. My fire form load holds .5-.75" and creates perfect cases with one go. I'm using brass I bought years ago still but it's been amazing brass for me.

 

[Edd]

Have you looked at the Swift Scirocco choices?

 

[vonb]

I have the same Tikka in .22-250 with the 8 twist. I have found the 75 gr Speer Gold Dots to work really well for me. While Speer did not have load data for this, I recommend you work up to this load:

Speer 75 gr Gold Dot (do not substitute with anything else as Gold Dots are coated with HBN)
Lapua .22-250 Brass
CCI 200
35.8 gr Alliant RL-16
2.107 BTO / Approx. 2.495 OAL

This load give me 3,157 fps with an ES of 14 and an SD of 5.3.

 

[41rem]

Going to try CFE 223 & Ramshot Big Game with the Sierra 69 TMK using new Sig brass and the WLR cap.

Hopefully 3200 fps & some cloverleaf's


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[SGT. Slaughter]

80.5 Berger is an awesome hunting bullet

What free bore for a Berger 80.5 grain bullet for the 22-250?

 

[Clancy]

What free bore for a Berger 80.5 grain bullet for the 22-250?

No idea, unmarked reamer that belonged to Rex. Probably over .100

We’ve been using .120 in the 22 GT

 

[SGT. Slaughter]

No idea, unmarked reamer that belonged to Rex. Probably over .100

We’ve been using .120 in the 22 GT

Thank you Sir!

 

[urbanrifleman]

Have a new Tikka that I'm planning on hunting with this fall. This will be my lightweight mule deer & antelope rifle.

I'm currently looking at Hornady 70 CX and the 80 ELD-X. Have Reloder 16 and Superformace powders to work with. Expect muzzle velocitys +3000 fps range

Anyone been down this path?


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The 80 ELDx is as long as a 90 match bullet.

 

[41rem]

@41rem The prediction for Reloder 16 looks pretty good for the 80gr ELD-M, Full case and 100% Burn.

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Thanks for this data.

I'm going to try it this weekend & we will see if the estimated velocitys are in the ballpark. Went with the recommend 2.33" OAL as well.

Was trying the 69 TMK but it's not really a big game bullet, so moved up to the 80 ELD to be fair to the antelope & mulies

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[Breakshunter]

I have had great accuracy with 75gr Eldm and rl15. 3150fps average, 1/2” groups at 200 are not uncommon. One coyote at 517 and the farthest at 778. I have not shot anything larger.