Reasons for the 1:14 twist 22-250

coyotekilla83

coyotekilla83

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So i decided to see what I could get out of a 22-250 and the barnes 30gr varmit grenades.

Ive got a touch over 4k with a 223 already but my barrel is a 1:8 twist and it's way over rpm for the bullet.

Bring in a 1:14 twist 22-250. 24" tikka varmit.

First powder was xterminator, velocity was all over the place, 100 fps swings, accuracy was not good either. Varget was the next option I had. That is the pixie dust. 4481 avg, sd are 4.4, group was .38"

Going after some varmits with a camera now!
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coyotekilla83 said:
First powder was xterminator, velocity was all over the place, 100 fps swings, accuracy was not good either
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Oh crap brain lock up..... Oh yes expanding mandrel , yeah that's it did you try using that or just the normal expander ball in your sizing die? IDK if it would help you or not but just a thought. Although your Varget load looks to be the cat's meow for your setup which ever expander your using.
 
Sgt_Mike said:
Oh crap brain lock up..... Oh yes expanding mandrel , yeah that's it did you try using that or just the normal expander ball in your sizing die? IDK if it would help you or not but just a thought. Although your Varget load looks to be the cat's meow for your setup which ever expander your using.
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Both loads were made with the same rcbs basic 2 die set, set the same. The seater was adjusted from my prefered setting for loading my 55gr varmegedons.

And yes, I see no need to change anything with the current load if I continue to make them. We don't have praire dogs, and few woodchuck. Our main target of opportunity is pigeon. Not thinking this will be a fur friendly combo for fox either.
 
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