.22-250 rifling twist

[Gordon]

I stopped at ..22-250 AI, easy peazy and you can shoot factory ammo and do all the work that way.

 

[Weflyfast]

Don't forget - when the 22-250 came out every one was looking for SPEED- ....and the 22-250 would chuck light bullets to "almost" the velocity of the 220 swift without the stigma of "burning" out barrels-
It was really never intended for long range target or deer hunting- it was a superfast varmint round.
With new bullet technology it has developed into a wonderful long range target cartridge and is acceptable for deer with the correct bullets-

 

[Ks5shooter]

My Savage 1:12 does 70 grain bullets just fine. Have not tried heavier,I have a .243 for that application.

 

[Bfh_auto]

I never understood why fast twist 22-250 never became more standard.

1/8 would stabilize 55-77 grain and be very useful.

So far my 8 twist shoots 52-70s under an inch at 100.
I'm in the middle of barrel break in so I haven't pushed it hard.

My experience is a 1-12 is money with a 53vmax.

 

[Riomouse911]

I’ve read about people blowing up lightly constructed varmint bullets in fast-twist .22-250’s, but any decently constructed bullet should be able to handle the RPMs on the way to the target.

I have a Folgers coffee can full of new .22-250 cases that I was given. If I can find a faster-twist rifle in my price range, I just may put those cases to use.

Stay safe.

 

[Bfh_auto]

I’ve read about people blowing up lightly constructed varmint bullets in fast-twist .22-250’s, but any decently constructed bullet should be able to handle the RPMs on the way to the target.

I have a Folgers coffee can full of new .22-250 cases that I was given. If I can find a faster-twist rifle in my price range, I just may put those cases to use.

Stay safe.

Ruger is one of the few that make a 1-9 twist.
Midway had Savage prefit in 8 twist.