22-250 hornady 40 grain ammo

[User00031]

Advice please: bought a sauer 101 a couple of years ago and never really used it. Previous owner only fired 50 bullets max but advised me that rifle liked the 40g hornady vmax bullets. I tried my RFD and they said that they have been discontinued. Does anyone know if this is the case? I tried a few 50 grain and groups where all over the place tbh

 

[User00031]

Forgot to say my sauer is a 1-14 twist

 

[Sika98k]

I think a 1-14 twist is pretty optimum for 50-52 grain bullets in a 22/250. Certainly as long as I do my part the bullets go where intended. Are you shooting factory or home loaded ?

 

[User00031]

Factory

 

[cjs66]

Mine is a 1-14 twist and shoots 40 to 55-grain bullets perfectly. If you start reloading I can highly recommend the Sierra 55g soft point 1365, cracking bullet sent at about 3600fps. Like Sika98k has mentioned, a 1-14 twist is perfect for 50ish grain bullets.

cjs

 

[mealiejimmy]

Any factory with 50-55 gn bullets

Cheers

bruce

 

[cjs66]

If it’s factory ammunition only, try and find some 52g Norma soft points. They’re very accurate and do the job well on small deer too.

cjs

 

[Len the dog]

Federal do a 40gn loaded with a Vmax bullet, I bought a box but not tried them yet, got mine from Bushwear.

 

[GWP]

What factory have you tried ppu other makes are available

 

[Len the dog]

Just before Xmas I finally had chance to visit a 100yd pipe range with the new Tikka T3X, the Federal 40gr Vmax were producing pretty good groups but not as good as the Hornady 55gr Vmax. I did manage to get some Norma 50gr Vmax and they were superb, clover leafing at 100 yds. TBH for the price I paid for them I will see if they have another 100 and just stick with them.

 

[tacklerat]

Hello from Australia, where it's quite warm. My experience with the 40gn Vmax has been really positive in my 222, however I've just acquired a Tikka Varmint in 22.250, and so far the 55gn Sierra HPBT is looking great. Could be a bit rough on foxes though.

 

[User00031]

Follow up question guys. I’m from Northern Ireland and RFD although there are a few normally have a limited selection of rifle ammo. They tend to share out consignment from main dealer. Can you buy ammo from mainland and get it shipped to a RFD just like a firearm….?

 

[Sika98k]

Follow up question guys. I’m from Northern Ireland and RFD although there are a few normally have a limited selection of rifle ammo. They tend to share out consignment from main dealer. Can you buy ammo from mainland and get it shipped to a RFD just like a firearm….?

Young Guns aren’t a million miles away from you. They should have a good stock. Further afield is Hollow Farm in Comber or Tannyoky in Poyntzpass.