New member (and Savage 22-250 load question)

[backburn]

Hi,

Another newbie to your forum! Been shooting for around 20 years though.

Just ordered a Savage M12 VLP IN 22-250 with a 1:9 twist.

Has anyone got any loads for 75- 80gn projectiles?

Cheers.

[Elek]

Welcome to the forum BB

[harris]

80gr is pushing it for 1:9.

Even some of the longer 75gr bullets like the VLD bullets might be problematic.

Still plenty of choice though.

Sierra... 63gr Varminter (flat base), Sierra 65gr GameKing SBT, 69gr MatchKing if you want some target bullets.

Hornady... 60gr V-MAX (flat base again), 75gr A-MAX, 70gr GMX.

Nosler Varmint only come up to 60gr in the .224 but are good bullets.

They're all good options worth trying.

[roob]

Welcome mate.

[sha]

Welcome backburn.

I've got a bunch of Savages, love 'em! :green:

[heeple]

G'day and welcome to the site.

[brett1868]

Go to the ADI site and download their loading manual. The bottom of page 95 will give you a place to start or use the link below to access the online version.

http://www.adi-powders.com.au/handloaders/warning.asp?ref=%2Fhandloaders%2Frifle%2Easp

What is the intended target of the 70Gr projectile?

[backburn]

Thanks for the welcome.

Will be using the 22-250 for foxes, rabbits and the occasional F Open club shoot.

[brett1868]

Thanks for the welcome.
Will be using the 22-250 for roxes, rabbits and the occasional F Open club shoot.

Bit on the heavy side for varmints, maybe try a 50gr Sierra Blitz King #1450 with 37.5gr of AR2208 for bunnies and foxes. They depart the muzzle of my Sako 85 at 3834fps and absolutely vaporise small game. Save the bigger pills for the range.

[joojoobeans]

Flatter shooting out of it with some lighter pills too

Just a nice bonus.

[Chickenhawk]

Bit on the heavy side for varmints

Compared to a .50 cal on rabbits?

[Rocker]

It's to set a dramatic example for the rest of the rabbits.

Stay in your bloody warrens or else!

[brett1868]

Bit on the heavy side for varmints

Compared to a .50 cal on rabbits?

Nooooo...I only use the 50's on the Giant Bunnies, for the regular sized cute and fluffy kind I prefer .338 lap

[Chickenhawk]

Oh well that's totally reasonable then