22-250 53g vmax
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I bought a box to try in my 1-14 twist remmy 700 only to find out there are not suitable for 1-14 twist barrels.......so looks like my .223 is going to be fed them
I have never shot 22-250, but I do use 53gr V-MAX on foxes in 223 and they are devastating.
V-MAX has never been designed for shooting at anything that meant to be eaten.
Fired from 22-250 into a shoulder will drop animal on spot, but I imagine the damage will be severe.
There will most likely be no exit wound and all 53gr of lead will stay in meat.
V-MAX is excellent bullet for predators and horrible for meat quality preservation.
Unless maybe for those who are using head shots, for preserving meat.
53gr V-max
3500fps using 35.5gr N140 out of a 20” barrel in 22-250
3300fps using 24.7gr N133 out of a 20” barrel in .223
3500fps using 35.5gr N140 out of a 20” barrel in 22-250
3300fps using 24.7gr N133 out of a 20” barrel in .223
Not totally accurate info
Am using 95gr VMax in a 6.5Grendel, shot everything from small roe to red and sika stags
Neat hole in, soup inside, rarely an exit on large animals,
53gr VMax pushing 34-3600 from a .22BR is remarkably neat and tidy on everything
The 53gr in a 22-250 26" semi custom we ran was amazing and the ickle bullets shot extremely well out to 6-700m with remarkable wind ability for the weight
Where the "messy" statement comes into effect is attempting to smash through shoulder joints
but there is no need with a VMax, instant cavitation and frangibility causes drops to the shot in all but the most extreme.
shootnfish
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I've read many people say many good things about 53g vmax. I myself had a .223 xbolt a few years back and a friend had a cz also 223. Neither of us could get them to group. We put it down to twist rate. Think his cz might have been 1/14 and my xbolt was definitely 1/12 but neither liked them. Damm shame as id have like to have used them.
Soup inside and no exit effect are two things that I do not want when shooting roe, boar or anything else that I intend to eat.
When there is no exit, it means that all 53gr of lead will stay in meat. We all know how good is lead for organism.
There are many much more suitable bullets around for this purpose. Either Copper monolithic, or lead but bonded which will retain 70% or more of its weight and exit the body on most occasions.
They are marginal on stabilisation with a 14 twist 22/250. Some like 'em, some don't. My R8 will shoot them, but when load developing, only one load gave good accuracy, that was slow, and I only tested out to 100y. The 52g Amax/ELDm is a better bet, but for putting through the shoulder, you'll not beat the excellent Sierra 55g GK 1365. Just my experience, though. I wouldn't mind trying the 60g Partitions, but apparently, they're a bit twist fussy too.
cjs
53gr VMax is a fine bullet for the lower twist rifle the best blend of weight and BC until you get right up the scale. The 62gr ELD-VT will be far superior in BC and in terminal ballistics - even in a short 22CM you will push it at at least the same speed. The twist on the 22CM should allow you shoot heavier still with as much compunction - and far less wind drift etc. The only reason not to go 22CM is if you don't want to reload IMO. I loved my 22.250, but the 22CM knocks it into a cocked hat
question wasn't about what is more suitable
it was about who has used them and what are they like
the lump of major mass of bullet is not the issue
the issue with any lead in the carcase is the tiny fragments that are left even with an exit
granted a solid, monolithic, non fragmenting bullet of copper or brass can produce better carcase condition
but that wasnt the question
shootnfish
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They must like being run quick, thats a lazer!Running them in my 1-12 twist 22.250 26” barrel at 3900 fps.
Fox’s don’t like it
Nice to see barrel length’s being stated.
I have to say I run the .223 and the .22-250 is my fathers. The lack of recoil and significantly less noise of the .223 at this current time put me off a .22 creedmoor. The .223 is so easy to keep on target after the trigger has been pulled.
My 6mm creedmoor and 87gr v-max is my roe and muntjac rifle. I can’t be bothered to butcher a shoulder no matter what bullet I put through the ribs or shoulder. Sometimes the deer just needs putting down and heads aren’t always in the right place neither are they standing broadside.
I have to say I run the .223 and the .22-250 is my fathers. The lack of recoil and significantly less noise of the .223 at this current time put me off a .22 creedmoor. The .223 is so easy to keep on target after the trigger has been pulled.
My 6mm creedmoor and 87gr v-max is my roe and muntjac rifle. I can’t be bothered to butcher a shoulder no matter what bullet I put through the ribs or shoulder. Sometimes the deer just needs putting down and heads aren’t always in the right place neither are they standing broadside.
I don't know what the intended main use is - This dictates the bullet chosen use and the desired twist . Don't overlook the 243 win or ackerly if your going the heavy end .
When your in this loop its best to decide in the bullet and then try match up everything you want to do with it .
personally speaking , it would have to be able to shoot commonly copper ammo and i think that might be the 6mm creed and the 243 win or the ackerly
If your buying new factory off the shelf .... I suspect the 6 creed with its fast twist will be the best allrounder
remember 6 mm covers you for all UK deer and this is also the case for most Nations
My thoughts might well change if i was aware of your exact use for this new gun , also your location
When your in this loop its best to decide in the bullet and then try match up everything you want to do with it .
personally speaking , it would have to be able to shoot commonly copper ammo and i think that might be the 6mm creed and the 243 win or the ackerly
If your buying new factory off the shelf .... I suspect the 6 creed with its fast twist will be the best allrounder
remember 6 mm covers you for all UK deer and this is also the case for most Nations
My thoughts might well change if i was aware of your exact use for this new gun , also your location
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