You would be amazed how easy it is and how good you are. I shoot PDs mostly, so im not concerned with wounding something. A marginal hit is still a quick kill. If you have a stable position, just feed the info into your phone, pull the trigger, and you will connect. Don't underestimate yourself! 100% DIY public land at 1102 yards by myself I put 17 of 20 on a 32" plate first time with most of em inside moa (calm wind). Longest first round PD 450. Longest 2nd round 630. My rangefinder is basically useless after 300. I use the reticle to help estimate range. A gunnison PD adult is 9 moa by my avg... I shoot dogs like 10 days a year for 5 years....Watch a lot of YouTube videos and just try! You are so gonna put down critters on the spot at 500+!!! Just gotta get stable. From sticks 300 is far. From my stable table 500 is easy. Im pretty sure im average at best from a skill standpoint.
Do I want a 1:8 twist for my 22-250?
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Lucky Shooter
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The barrel was not a Tikka and I don't want to imply that it was
in any way defective----it was stainless.
This whole combination was just not well thought out . For many years
my main battle guns for PD's and GH's were 22-250 with 12" or 14" twist,
using 50 & 55 gr bullets.
Enjoy your project----I enjoyed my one-and-done stab at it.
A. Weldy
in any way defective----it was stainless.
This whole combination was just not well thought out . For many years
my main battle guns for PD's and GH's were 22-250 with 12" or 14" twist,
using 50 & 55 gr bullets.
Enjoy your project----I enjoyed my one-and-done stab at it.
A. Weldy
For High Volume,.. PD's and Sage Rats,. .222 or .223 Rem !
To Flatten Yotes, or, Rock Chuck's, "out there", W/ MPBR, a Bit Further,.. .22-250 / .22 Creed and DON'T worry to much about, "Barrel Life" !
Sorry to BE,.. BLUNT, But it's, smart to Pick one or,.. the other,.. THAT, way !
For Extreme LR on Yote's,.. go with, a 6 XC or, 6 Creed and High BC, 95 grainers,.. PLUS !
To Flatten Yotes, or, Rock Chuck's, "out there", W/ MPBR, a Bit Further,.. .22-250 / .22 Creed and DON'T worry to much about, "Barrel Life" !
Sorry to BE,.. BLUNT, But it's, smart to Pick one or,.. the other,.. THAT, way !
For Extreme LR on Yote's,.. go with, a 6 XC or, 6 Creed and High BC, 95 grainers,.. PLUS !
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Geez Lefty we love you like a brother but "DOWN LOAD" a 22-250....blasphemy! The velocity gods are angry.
nakneker
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I own 2 22-250s, a slow twist and a 1-8 Tikka. I like them both. The Tikka 1-8 with 70-80 bullets hits hard, it’s noticeable on yotes. I’m shooting an 80 Berger and really enjoy that rifle. I did try 55 grain Blitzkings just to see if it would shoot them, it shot them well too.
It wears a Leupold Mark 5 2-10, it’s a great set up.
Side note; I like Tikka rifles, never had a problem with one until I bought this rifle. Chamber was off, showed a lot of pressure with minimum loads, the chamber also had some severe chatter marks. I sent it off and had the chamber recut and set back. That solved the issue. For me, that was an easy solution. I’ve never even heard of that being an issue with a Tikka before, I’ve had such good luck with them I guess I was bound to get one with a problem at some point.
It wears a Leupold Mark 5 2-10, it’s a great set up.
Side note; I like Tikka rifles, never had a problem with one until I bought this rifle. Chamber was off, showed a lot of pressure with minimum loads, the chamber also had some severe chatter marks. I sent it off and had the chamber recut and set back. That solved the issue. For me, that was an easy solution. I’ve never even heard of that being an issue with a Tikka before, I’ve had such good luck with them I guess I was bound to get one with a problem at some point.
Ok, get ready to rumble. I am old, and sometimes I have a little trouble remembering things. But I do remember having a weird experience at a range one time when my bullets did not make it to the 100 yard berm. Someone who was there said the bullets were disintegrating. At that point in my young life I had no clue whether that was even possible. My very first "varmint" rifle was an Ackley Improved 220 Swift, and I admit to having other such, but I don't remember which gun or load produced that phenom.
To get to the point, when we are talking 1:8 22-250 Remington, is that within the realm??
To get to the point, when we are talking 1:8 22-250 Remington, is that within the realm??
Common with early 220 Swift until projectile manufacturers came to the party with better/heavier/tougher jacketed projectiles. Any of the HV fast twists will spin some projectiles beyond their rated RPM and have them appear as a puff of dust on the way to POI.
Gary in MD
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I had that happen back in the 80s - 90s a few times. I was using some of the older style Sierra Blitz out of my 14 twist 22-250 pushed a little above 3700 fps. They were made for slower velocities, up to about 3500 or so.
Pushed faster or in a rifle with a rough bore they will come apart within 50 yards or so. Slowed down a bit they are accurate and hit like a bomb. The only 55s that I’ve shot out of my Teeker is the 55 BK and they are holding together great (until they hit). Also shoots well with the 65 grain Sierra & 64 Berger.
Last year I broke the bank and purchased a Leupold 15X 5V HD with that CZ dial up feature. I convinced myself that "it's only green paper" so I spent thousand dollars for a scope, something I have never done before.
 I did have an excuse or sorts, my Bushnell Elite when south. So, the end of last varmint season was my first adventure into the world of "dial up". I did manage to dial up on one at 272 yards and got him. This year I plan to try some more if I get shot opportunities beyond 260 yards which is not the norm around here.Never used dial up since I've always used the maximum point-blank range procedure (MPBR) for elevation changes. However, past 260 yards, MPBR does work too well with a 223 Rem and my loads. I am a rookie in the extreme with this process so anything you have to offer would be welcome.
PS Scope is mounted on my Weatherby Super Varmint Master, an extremely accurate rifle with 50 Nosler BT's in a 12" twist. I did the ballistic chart thing and tested with live fire. Velocity averages about 3,150 f/s, BC .238.
K22,Last year I broke the bank and purchased a Leupold 15X 5V HD with that CZ dial up feature. I convinced myself that "it's only green paper" so I spent thousand dollars for a scope, something I have never done before.
Never used dial up since I've always used the maximum point-blank range procedure (MPBR) for elevation changes. However, past 260 yards, MPBR does work too well with a 223 Rem and my loads. I am a rookie in the extreme with this process so anything you have to offer would be welcome.
PS Scope is mounted on my Weatherby Super Varmint Master, an extremely accurate rifle with 50 Nosler BT's in a 12" twist. I did the ballistic chart thing and tested with live fire. Velocity averages about 3,150 f/s, BC .238.
First thing I always do is called a "tall target test" to check out the true click value of the scope clicks. Many are not .25 moa as advertised. This will have you pulling your hair out if you don't know about it!! Search for "tall target test" here on the forum. No biggie if the click value is different, just plug it into the app and shoot away. With an incorrect click value and 30 clicks in the scope, this is a guaranteed miss!
Paul
Thanks.
Yup, 3,500 is, a Sweet Accuracy spot, w/ 50 V-Maxes for my .22-250 and it's, a "Tad" bit easier, on the Barrel.
So, a Win / Win for me, Plus at that Speed, from my Braked, 8 lb. Rifle, I can "see" the Sage Rats,.. come apart !
NO,.. Recoil ( Muzzle Jump ! ) at those,.. .223 Ai Velocities !!!
Yup,. "Blasphemy",.. I know BUT,. it "works",.. GREAT !
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Lefty,
I ran that by Wotkyns and Getty and got thumbs up, So we don't have to worry about you being hit by a mysterious and unfortunate bolt of lightning.
Now all we need here is a detailed map of your favorite shooting spots.
The T3 Tikka that I bought with the pitted barrel has been sold and bought (knowingly) to a member in NC. So once again I'm shopping for a Tikka Varmint 22-250. Check your gun safes please.
I ran that by Wotkyns and Getty and got thumbs up, So we don't have to worry about you being hit by a mysterious and unfortunate bolt of lightning.
Now all we need here is a detailed map of your favorite shooting spots.
The T3 Tikka that I bought with the pitted barrel has been sold and bought (knowingly) to a member in NC. So once again I'm shopping for a Tikka Varmint 22-250. Check your gun safes please.
THANKS,. @ Crumpster !
I was getting a Bit Nervous about, shooting a SLOW Load and going against, the inventor gods of, the .22-250 !
The Sage Rats Hide, when they see this, deadly little Rifle, come out of,.. it's Case !
IF, it were a 1-8 Twist, Barrel,.. I'd be shooting, the 53 gr. V-Maxes, at "about", the same, Speed !
I was getting a Bit Nervous about, shooting a SLOW Load and going against, the inventor gods of, the .22-250 !
The Sage Rats Hide, when they see this, deadly little Rifle, come out of,.. it's Case !
IF, it were a 1-8 Twist, Barrel,.. I'd be shooting, the 53 gr. V-Maxes, at "about", the same, Speed !
bozo699
Gold $$ Contributor
Yes they were very good, in some ways better thst the T3
Wayne
My Thermal hog hunting rifle is a 22-250 8 twist shooting 75 gr. Swift Siccorro.
Purpose built so there is a reason to use fast twist barrels. My coyote rifle is a 224 TTH (22/6mm Rem) with an 8 twist shooting 75 gr. Barnes. Main reason I shoot 75's in a calling rifle is in case a hog or deer need a bullet too.
Purpose built so there is a reason to use fast twist barrels. My coyote rifle is a 224 TTH (22/6mm Rem) with an 8 twist shooting 75 gr. Barnes. Main reason I shoot 75's in a calling rifle is in case a hog or deer need a bullet too.
Thats what I have been reading, so I am buying one from a member who took pity on me after reading this post. I'm old but I still get lucky now and then
Did I miss the creed bros saying there is no reason for a fast twist 22-250 because you can't buy factory-loaded heavies? 
Picked up my new (old) Tikka 595 22-250 yesterday from Cliff, and it is a true gem just like seller. I am thrilled to acquire the rifle, and grateful to this awesome gentleman for giving me the opportunity to own it.Thats what I have been reading, so I am buying one from a member who took pity on me after reading this post. I'm old up my new (old_ but I still get lucky now and then
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