Barnes Varmit Grenades tested today

[1 farmer]

I recently loaded some Barnes Varmit Grenades bullets and got a chance to see how they grouped today. I used the 36gr bullet in my 22-250 with Varget powder. I got 3shot groups out of my TC Encore touching at 100 yards. Not all in one hole but very close.
I dont see much talk about Barnes bullets so I thought I would share my results with the Varmit Grenades.

I cant wait for a woodchuck or my first trip out west for a prairie dog. These bullets are a little more expensive than the Hornadys I usualy use but I am very happy with them.

This site has helped me out alot so thanks to everyone who has jumped in and anserwed questions or gave opinions.The Varget powder I  bought was because all of the good comments about it here.

[wncchester]

Works for me too.  What was your charge and velocity?  I get 4,150 from 42 gr. out of my 24" barreled Sako, 3/8" to 1/2" is normal.

[1 farmer]

37grains of Varget. I dont have a chrono so I dont know the fps, but 36.5grains was supposed to be 3976fps according to the Barnes book. 40grains was listed as maximum. I have a 26" barrel on my Encore.

[wncchester]

"40grains was listed as maximum. I have a 26" barrel on my Encore."

I had no access to any data for the 36 gr. when I first loaded mine so I used data for a slightly heavier bullet and added a bit.  I worked up to the charge I settled on, no pressure signs at all, until I got a  speed I thought was rational for that bullet in a 22-250, that's why I asked about your charge.

For such light bullets, Barne's Grenades are fairly long.  There is no evidence of being over stabalized, they shoot good for me.

I would NEVER suggest anyone else use what is safe in MY rifle without a LOT of testing, measuring and carefull pressure acessment as they go.