.22-250 @ 200yds w/ Hornady Superformance

Heretic

Heretic

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If I had not done it myself, I'd have a hard time believing it:
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Hornady Superformance 50grn VMAX. It's a three shot group and I know some of you believe in more shots in a group. I wanted to see how good this ammo was and boy, am I impressed. I figured if I could put the second shot near the first, I'd be good. I thought I missed/pulled it wide, so I shot again. Turns out the second shot touched the first.

This was from a cold bore. Savage 10 heavy barrel, non AccuTrigger. I changed the weight spring to .040 diameter. Pull is down to a touch over 4 lbs.
 
Pretty good. I have had alot of luck with Hornady products. I was considering trying the super performance powder. Good shooting!
 
Thanks, gents! I was thinking of pulling the bullet on a round and weighing the powder...what are the chances it's the Superformance powder in those cases? I was going to do the same for the .223 but I read that it's not the Superformance powder in there....
 
I dont know what other powder would be in there with the Superformance label on the box. I thought that was what that whole line was all about.
 
I agree it's not the same Superformance that you can buy. I have a can and they only give data for the 60gr bullet in the 22-250. It is too slow burning I guess for the 50gr bullets. They are obviously using some blend that is not available.
 
I have read (take this for what you paid for it) that hornaday uses a duplex load in their factory superformance ammunition. Evidently it is a compessed load & thats what keeps the powders seperate. Hence, they could only offer this is loaded ammo.

If you where so inclined, you could pull a bullet & dump the powder. If this is true; you should see a difference in the powder (top/bottom) whether size, type, color, ect...

I do know the only box of superformance I have been exposed to was compressed (you couldn't hear powder rattling when I shook it to my ear). The guy who bought them wouldn't let me pull one though. I have not, nor intend to by any factory centerfire ammo to find out. Havn't in over 16 years.
 
@Venatic - thanks for the info!

@Coleridge - since I've had my .22-250 I've come up with some loads that offer respectable accuracy, but to me, 1.5" - 2" at 200yds was respectable. Three shots touching may have been a fluke and I'll know next weekend when I try again. If it's not a fluke, I'll stick with this ammo.

FWIW, the .243 58 grns Superformance was nowhere near as accurate as my hand loads so I'll still roll my own for that rifle.

I'm trying the .223 53grn Superformance as well next week. Will report back.
 
Several years back, Rick Jameson of Shooting Times Magazine, tested the Hornady Light Mag shells for the 30-06.
He pulled the bullet and then tried to pour the powder back into the casing - no go! Even after the case was filled to the neck, there was still powder left over.

So they have a special way of compressing it and you will never be able to do it hand loading.
 
Originally Posted By: coyote controlSeveral years back, Rick Jameson of Shooting Times Magazine, tested the Hornady Light Mag shells for the 30-06.
He pulled the bullet and then tried to pour the powder back into the casing - no go! Even after the case was filled to the neck, there was still powder left over.

So they have a special way of compressing it and you will never be able to do it hand loading.


Use a drop tube...
 
Originally Posted By: coleridgeOriginally Posted By: coyote controlSeveral years back, Rick Jameson of Shooting Times Magazine, tested the Hornady Light Mag shells for the 30-06.
He pulled the bullet and then tried to pour the powder back into the casing - no go! Even after the case was filled to the neck, there was still powder left over.

So they have a special way of compressing it and you will never be able to do it hand loading.


Use a drop tube...
Drop tube? Still won't work........
 
Originally Posted By: coyote controlSeveral years back, Rick Jameson of Shooting Times Magazine, tested the Hornady Light Mag shells for the 30-06.
He pulled the bullet and then tried to pour the powder back into the casing - no go! Even after the case was filled to the neck, there was still powder left over.

So they have a special way of compressing it and you will never be able to do it hand loading.

Whew! You've saved me time!
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I haven't shaken a round to hear the powder but will try when I get home. I'd be really interested to know how they do it.

Guess Hornady figured out the ol' 5 pounds of poop in a 3 pound bag problem!
 
Should work good in the .223. My buddys rem sps tactical spit 5 shots under 1/2 at 100yds with excellent velocity out of that short 20" barrel. I was impressed.

ruger300
 
Originally Posted By: ruger300Should work good in the .223. My buddys rem sps tactical spit 5 shots under 1/2 at 100yds with excellent velocity out of that short 20" barrel. I was impressed.

ruger300

Thanks for the tip, I have the Rem 700 SPS Varmint in .223.
 
I have some of the Superformance Varmint 50 gr. 22-250 ammo right here in front of me. I just gave it the shake test and I can hear and feel the powder bouncing around inside. It's definantly not a compressed load. I did shoot some a couple of days ago and got a 3/8" group at 100 yards with it from my Adams & Bennett barreld Savage rifle.
 
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