22-250 - left handed models and reloading tips

[Phil fox man]

I've shot the same 22/250 for over 30 years but I'm on my 3rd barrel.
the first one I fcked up with to much range work and not knowing about barrel life.
no2 was only used for foxing with a small amount of zeroing and lasted a couple of thousand rounds till it lost its edge.
no3 was done by Brock & Norris last year so should see me out?
I love this round and would recommend it even though it is called old fashion with all other wierd and wonderful choices out there.
on a side note anything over 3500fps is going to reduce barrel life expedensely.

 

[8x57]

I have a Tikka T3 in left-handed configuration. It's a very good piece of kit and incredibly accurate. I use it for small deer and vermin. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tikka rifles; In fact I have 3 of them!!! However, you if are considering a .22/250 for target use this can be an issue, depending on where you shoot. I cannot use it on any of the ranges where I target shoot (mostly military) as the MV exceeds the range limits. Something to consider when making your calibre choice perhaps?

That's a very good point that I forgot to mention.

 

[tim@tcs]

Remington did the 700 SPS left handed in .308, same case head dimension so easy to rebarrel into 22-250!
I bought a second hand Sako 85 in 22-250, it hadn’t fired ten rounds (I supplied the ammo) and am very pleased with it

 

[tim@tcs]

I knew a Kiwi shooter that had three barrels for his Remington 700 and he would change barrels on the firing point to swap calibres

 

[Sika98k]

silka

ive looked at ruger no1's, are those falling blocks? how did it shoot?

No1V, the heavy barrel. I had a Swarovski 6-24x50 on it at one time. Dropped a rabbit at 525 yds. Second shot admittedly, it was amazing to watch the bullet strike at that distance. It was a very accurate rifle but heavy for walkabout.

 

[Bowland blades]

Best thing about 22-250 is it downloads to .22 hornet speeds or keeps pace with lightweight .243 stuff . it obviously only becomes a barrel burner if you run fast and hot .
You will need to consider downloading if you plan on that " small game " being anything fit to pick up for the table.

 

[jamesm049]

anyone shot a sabatti?

my local dealer is trying to talk me into one and says they'll make any package i want.

 

[Eric the Red]

Please post a link to the gun if poss - or specs of same. My comment will be it will be hard to do anything to it in terms of aftermarket. I doubt it meets your hybrid use requirements.

I know that open position on your licence will be burning bright, but do not leap at something because it is there. Be clear about what it is you want, make sure it is available and be as patient as possible

 

[308tikka]

Best thing about 22-250 is it downloads to .22 hornet speeds or keeps pace with lightweight .243 stuff . it obviously only becomes a barrel burner if you run fast and hot .
You will need to consider downloading if you plan on that " small game " being anything fit to pick up for the table.

Or neckshoot. Ive taken a few Muntjac and a CWD with mine. I love using my 223 in woodland but the knockdown effects of 22-250 are extremely good but I agree, shot placement is key to avoid a ruined carcass.

 

[Bowland blades]

Or neckshoot. Ive taken a few Muntjac and a CWD with mine. I love using my 223 in woodland but the knockdown effects of 22-250 are extremely good but I agree, shot placement is key to avoid a ruined carcass.

Small game is that which i stated ( meaning rabbits etc ) I can shoot Muntjac , roe , CWD no bother with a full stacked 6.5 load with chest shots etc , 22-250 would be ideal for them but you will blow a lot of " small game " into a greasy pile of guts n blood mainly

 

[308tikka]

Apologies , must have misread it.

Yes I wouldnt use 22-250 on rabbit unless it was simply a destruction exercise. A bit expensive these days.

 

[tim@tcs]

Apologies , must have misread it.

Yes I wouldnt use 22-250 on rabbit unless it was simply a destruction exercise. A bit expensive these days.

But great fun!
I love nailing squirrels to the tree trunk with one

 

[Bowland blades]

But great fun!
I love nailing squirrels to the tree trunk with one

It downloads very well to 22 hornet speeds , that's good for 200 yards. cheaper all you need sometimes and quieter , oh long case life also ! last point is getting quite relevant today

 

[Rafter]

I too am a left handed shooter. I have never seen a left handed 22-250.

I bought a new left hand R700 in 22.250 in 2002.

Great rifle, but with the standard 1:14 twist no good for VLD projectiles.

I used 55g Vmax on small stuff, and the Speer 70 grain semi point on deer. A superb bullet.