22/250 reloading advice

[steven280234]

I have had a Bergara 1 in 9 twist fitted to my 22/250. I am shooting 35.5 to 36 grains of Varget under a 65 grain Sierra Game King. Its shooting fairly well and velocity is good. No problems with the cases or extraction.
I am going to load some 75 grain A max's can anyone give adivce as to load data and any thoughts on improving my current load.

Thanks Steven

 

[dmickey]

For loading data get at least one (two or more is better) loading manual(s.)

 

[fredhorace77]

id just stick with varget...i got good accuracy and velocity with 75 Amax and varget...also H4350 did good...but i never got good velocity with it...just good accuracy

 

[40X Guy]

The 75 A-Max may not stabilize properly in a 9 twist. But you won't know unless you try. H4350, RL-19 and N-150 would be good powders to start with.

Frank

 

[LRPV]

I worked up a load for hunting buddies 1/9 shilen with H4350 and 75 a-max jumped .020". We settled at 36 grains and using CCI 200. Hornady load book says 31.5 starting to 37.2 max on H4350. Load shoots good in his rifle and I'm using it for a fireform load in a 22-250AI 1/8 and it is shooting very well in it too.
Jason

 

[fredhorace77]

The 75 A-Max may not stabilize properly in a 9 twist. But you won't know unless you try. H4350, RL-19 and N-150 would be good powders to start with.

Frank

mine was a 1:9 24inch barrel and it stabelized the 75amax just fine

 

[alton9]

I'm shooting 37 gr. of H4350 in my 9 twist 22-250 with great results!! ( With the 75gr. A-max )

 

[357Mag]

Steven -

+1 on the I4350.

Also, VV160 should be a good fit.

With regards,
357Mag

 

[Lee Whitsel]

I have had a Bergara 1 in 9 twist fitted to my 22/250. I am shooting 35.5 to 36 grains of Varget under a 65 grain Sierra Game King. Its shooting fairly well and velocity is good. No problems with the cases or extraction.
I am going to load some 75 grain A max's can anyone give adivce as to load data and any thoughts on improving my current load.

Thanks Steven

I also have the same gun in 22/250. Shots great. I got the only brass I could fine and it was RP nickel brass. Never had any nickel before. And this is my last. In my Remington 22/250 1 fired just neck size and reload after 1 firing. The Bergara 14 1 fired it will not reenter the chamber. So I got out my Redding 22/250 body die sized like normal and Neck sized only on my RCBS neck die. The Bergara chamber is cut very tight compared to the Remington chamber. I have to again resize the Nickel RP brass and screw it in tight so I'm over came over it a bit to squeeze a bit my on the nickel case and then it will go into the chamber but with a slight bit of resistance. My ? is it possible the nickel coating over the brass is causing it to have a thicker case that makes it to tight for my chamber? Brass cases are no problem so far. Looking for some help! Never used a nickel case before!

 

[ELR LVR]

I have had a Bergara 1 in 9 twist fitted to my 22/250. I am shooting 35.5 to 36 grains of Varget under a 65 grain Sierra Game King. Its shooting fairly well and velocity is good. No problems with the cases or extraction.
I am going to load some 75 grain A max's can anyone give adivce as to load data and any thoughts on improving my current load.

Thanks Steven

Using bullets near your weight range....
IMR-4350 or AA 2700 did very well in mine with 69 TMK's
AA 2700 is nice because it being ball powder, it meters so well
Here is a load with 4350 running a seating depth test
(I'd have to re look at what charge weight is) Seem to remember 35.8/4350 and 35.3/2700

 

[premo 2]

No specifics for you but I run 4064 cheaper an easier to find than Varget