What is the best twist rate for a 22 250?

.22-250 Recommended Twist Rates For max velocity and accuracy with the lightest bullets, a 1:14″ twist may be ideal. More versatile is a 1:12″ twist that will allow you to shoot the popular 60-64 grain match bullets.

What grain bullet is best for a 1 in 14 twist?

22-250 w 14 twist shoots best with 52 gr SMK. A 60 grain bullet is right at the ragged edge.

Who makes a fast twist 22 250?

Ruger American in 22-250 with fast twist.

What is the biggest grain bullet for a 22-250?

That flat based and stumpy 63 gr Sierra SMP bullet will most certainly work in your 22-250. And, since the twist is 1 in 12, just maybe it’ll shoot the 64 gr Nosler Bonded Solid Base.

Is a 22 250 A good varmint rifle?

Browning X-Bolt: Best Overall . 22-250 Rifle. 22-250 Rifle for Coyotes. Remington 700: Best for Varmint Hunting.

What’s the twist rate on a Remington 22 250?

If I had to bring out any flaw in the .22-250 Rem., it would not be with the cartridge, it would be with the barrels. You see, the standard twist rate for a .22-250 is 1:12, as opposed to the .223 Remington, which more often than not comes with a 1:8 twist.

What’s the best twist rate for A.22 caliber?

Perhaps one-in-10-inch rifling would be the best compro- mise for a .22-250, providing accuracy with bullets from 35 to 69 grains. The rotational force placed on bullets by that twist at .22-250 velocities might not tear them apart in flight.

How big of a twist do I need for a 22-250?

For max velocity and accuracy with the lightest bullets, a 1:14″ twist may be ideal. More versatile is a 1:12″ twist that will allow you to shoot the popular 60-64 grain match bullets. For normal lead-core jacketed bullets, a true 1:9″ twist will let you shoot up to 75gr bullets (except some longer VLDs).

What’s the best twist for a.223 rifle?

Put that same twist in a .22-250 barrel, with 500 fps of additional velocity, and lots of thin-jacketed bullets will gy- rate themselves into flecks of lead and copper. A one-in-9-inch twist is a good choice for all-around shooting with a .223. My Savage Predator Hunter .22-Caliber Twist Rates