Author Topic: Best Powder For......... (Read 477 times)

Varminter · « **on:** September 21, 2005, 11:27:47 AM »

I just recently got a 22-250 and have been loading for it. But i thought this might save me alittle time. I know there are a few senior reloaders here that have been reloading for longer than i have been walking on this earth. So my question is what would be the best powder for the 22-250 out of a 22" barrel? I have been using AA 2230. It's been showing good results so far but i'm always open for suggestions.

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2005, 12:40:04 PM »

I personly like IMR 4895 for my .223 and 22/250

Both group well and it keeps powder choices simple :grin:

KN · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2005, 01:58:45 PM »

I also vote for IMR 4895. KN

ricciardelli · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2005, 02:27:59 PM »

Bullet: Sierra 52 Grain HPBT
Powder: 38.4 grains of Hodgdon H-380
Primer: Remington 9-1/2
Case: Remington
Firearm: Ruger 77V
Optics: Leupold 4x12AO
Velocity: 3702 FPS @ 15' from muzzle

Bullet: Sierra 55 Grain Spitzer Boat Tail
Powder: 39.2 grains of Hodgdon H-414
Primer: Remington 9-1/2
Case: Remington
Firearm: Winchester 70
Optics: Leupold 4.5x14AO
Velocity: 3410 FPS @ 14' from muzzle

cal sibley · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2005, 02:32:41 PM »

There are quite a few preferred powderes for the .22-250. My own is the time honored IMR4064. I shoot 50, 52, ansd 55gr. bullets in my .22-250.,
mainly the 52gr. HP with 34.1gr. It's a very accurate load. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

cwlongshot · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2005, 02:29:15 PM »

The best powder I have loaded for the 22-250 is H380, like previously suggested..38 grains only I used a 53 gr Sierra.

I had good results with H332 as well these two powders are close in burning rates.

H380 is hands down my first choice.

CW