Light loads for 22-250

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Wondering if anyone has had luck loading down for 22 250 for hide preservation? I have tried a couple factory rounds with 55gr projectiles but anything other than a perfect broadside shot tears up the yotes pretty bad.
 
I have never thought about a reduced load for my 220 Swift (in same category as the 22-250) because they are not meant to be used that way. I load the Sierra 55 gr HPBT in my Swift for coyotes and it is a great bullet for not damaging fur. Any bullet will do damage when not placed right. Even my 222 Rem will do damage on fur if I don't place the bullet in the right place.
So, just in my personal opinion, looking for a reduced load will not solve your issue. Shoot that thing how it was meant to be shot!
 
Yeah that makes sense. Obviously I wouldn't want to lose too much performance. I'll play around with some different bullets and find something that works.
Thanks for the reply.
 
For reduced loads in the 22-250 just Google reduced loads in the 22-250 or Blue dot loads in the 22-250, there is a ton of info.

I hate to keep saying this but try the 52gr Speer flatbase HP it is a long time favorite for fur in the 22-250 at normal 22-250 speeds, works great in others too. I use it in the 222 Rem, 223, 5.6x50 Mag and 22-250.
 
Yep they call it a 223. If thats not an option experiment with different bullet.
I've always had good luck with 52 gr. target bullets, brand doesn't seem to matter much.
 
One could easily bring the 22-250 down some with H-4895. I wouldn’t see much need to go to the lower Blue Dot or 2400 power levels. After that look at bullet selection.
 
I sell all my coyote(excluding mange/lice damage and stop shooting when rubbing begins) I load the Nosler 55 BT, and Barts 52 ultra, either one works well, minimal sewing. Most of my shooting is 100-300 yards with 22-250. Inside 200 yards, head shots mostly do not exit.
 
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For my tikka 22-250 I tried a lot of different bullets and powders for fur friendly.I had very good results with Sierra 55 gr Gamekings 1365 and H4350.
For reduced load when you get a wounded coyote you don’t want to shoot close up with a full power cartridge. I use Trail boss.max load is about 13 grains and feels like a 22 mag when shooting.
Hope this helps,Richard.
 
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I'm in agreement with the guys suggesting HP match/target bullets. I shoot 52 grain Sierra HP BT (#1410) in a 22-250, just shy of max load. Through the ribs leaves a predictable quarter-size exit hole that takes a few stiches.
 
Originally Posted By: spotstalkshootI sell all my coyote(excluding mange/lice damage and stop shooting when rubbing begins) I load the Nosler 55 BT, and Barts 52 ultra, either one works well, minimal sewing. Most of my shooting is 100-300 yards with 22-250. Inside 200 yards, head shots mostly do not exit.

Nosier 55 gr Ballistic Tip at full house works for me!

Three44s
 
Originally Posted By: RICHARD WALTONFor my tikka 22-250 I tried a lot of different bullets and powders for fur friendly.I had very good results with Sierra 55 gr Gamekings 1365 and H4350.
For reduced load when you get a wounded coyote you don’t want to shoot close up with a full power cartridge. I use Trail boss.max load is about 13 grains and feels like a 22 mag when shooting.
Hope this helps,Richard.

The Gameking (1365) works as well. You might have a little more tracking than a full house Nosler 55 gr. Ballistic Tip but not bad!

Three44s
 
I will throw my 2cents in, I have been on a 22-250 rifle over 35 years, learned a lot and still learning. My go to load for fur is a 52-grain match hp, H380 powder, SHOULDER SHOT, if I do not get that shot, most of the time he walks or runs. That shoulder soaks up a lot of energy and the entry hole is small. Can't remember the last time I had a pass thru. That load runs somewhere around 3250 fps, maybe a little faster, haven't checked it in a long time. In my younger days numbers of coyotes killed was more important than hide quality. The pride of having nice hides with small holes is refreshing.
I think "lite loads" is NOT the way to approach LARGE holes in hides... Marksmanship is the answer to those types of problems. YMMV....
 


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