22-250 ammo recommendation

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slaptrigger

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I recently just purchased a Browning A-bolt Varmint Stalker II in 22-250. The gun has a 26" "half bull barrel" with a 1 in 14" twist. I am trying to figure out what type of ammo will work best. I was curious to see if anyone on here had the same gun, and what load/brand worked the best for them? Obviously no 2 guns will shoot the same. I am planning on using it for mostly groundhogs but some coyote hunting as well. All input is welcome! Thanks in advance guys!
 
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The winchester white box 45 grain is good in most guns. Walmart is 28.00
for a box of 40.
Be careful with anything over 50 or 52 grains, they may not stabilize so don't
invest until you know yours will.
 
Most rifles with the 1-14 twist will stabilize lighter bullets. best to try 50 grain and lighter for your rifle. keep trying, you will find one that works.
 
Right now, I am going with factory loads. I eventually want to handload but need to get some brass anyways so what better way than to start off buying some factory ammo. I just got some Hornady 50 Gr V-max today. If they don't shoot well, I will try lighter before I go heavier. Thanks for the input Guys!
 
Best factory loads I've used in my 22-250 so far is Federal premium with a 55gr Sierra BTHP.At 100 yards I'm printing a little over a 1/4 5 shot group.
 
Dont use the Winchester white box. I know its cheap and ive used it. I recently measured the run out on a bunch of em and it was the worst ive seen. THough you can get acceptable accuracy, the potential for fliers is high. I would recommend sierra bullets for ground hoggin
 
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