Thread: 22-250 loading advice

Hey guys does anyone have any experience with hand loads for the 22-250? I’ve tried ar2206h and Hodgdon Superformance with out any luck. There seems to be a lot of space between the powder and projectile not sure if that’s an issue??


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I use AR 2208 with a charge of 36 grains with the 55 gr Noslar BT. Haven't tried other powders but this combo works ok in my rifle (Mod 700 SPS) Velocity is 3588 fps average.

Originally Posted by Mooseman

I use AR 2208 with a charge of 36 grains with the 55 gr Noslar BT. Haven't tried other powders but this combo works ok in my rifle (Mod 700 SPS) Velocity is 3588 fps average.

Thanks for that mines a 700 sps as well I’ve got some ar2213sc in the shed that might be worth a crack


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With my above load there is a bit of space between bullet and powder, you tend to get that a bit more often with the medium burning powders unlike the slower burners which tend to fill the cases close to full.

I also use 2208 or varget, 36.5 gr with 55 gr gamekings , works great.

2213 SC is a slow burning powder and isn't suited to the 22 250, you need a medium burning powder.

Originally Posted by Mooseman

2213 SC is a slow burning powder and isn't suited to the 22 250, you need a medium burning powder.

Cool thanks for that I’ll leave it on the shelf


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What's your barrel length and twist rate?
had a 22" with 1:14, went very well with H4895 35g sierra 55g SBT

Originally Posted by Double Shot

What's your barrel length and twist rate?
had a 22" with 1:14, went very well with H4895 35g sierra 55g SBT

24” 1:14 twist I’ve tried 55g sp and 60g Vmax with adequately disappointing performances


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Originally Posted by Gusto

24” 1:14 twist I’ve tried 55g sp and 60g Vmax with adequately disappointing performances


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So my next thoughts were the crown and/or throat if you can't get any sort of accuracy
As has been mentioned a rifle cal that is very easy to get accuracy from, there has to be more to it.

Originally Posted by Double Shot

So my next thoughts were the crown and/or throat if you can't get any sort of accuracy
As has been mentioned a rifle cal that is very easy to get accuracy from, there has to be more to it.

What are the signs of throat erosion can you pick it up by eye? The re crown didn’t really change anything


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1:14 pretty much the ideal twist for 55 grains what are the dissapointing results, speed or accuracy. Its a catridge thats known go be easy to get good accuracy from with just about any load.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

1:14 pretty much the ideal twist for 55 grains what are the dissapointing results, speed or accuracy. Its a catridge thats known go be easy to get good accuracy from with just about any load.

Na I’m not interested in speed I just want something that’ll group an inch or better to use on varmint. I’ve tried 3 different types of factory ammo and it sprays them all over the paper as well


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Originally Posted by Gusto

Na I’m not interested in speed I just want something that’ll group an inch or better to use on varmint. I’ve tried 3 different types of factory ammo and it sprays them all over the paper as well


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Sounds like something is a bit off with your rig. I would've thought at least one of the factory loads would have shot MoA.
Is the muzzle crown undamaged, scope mounts tight, barrel free of copper fouling?

Originally Posted by rockland

Sounds like something is a bit off with your rig. I would've thought at least one of the factory loads would have shot MoA.
Is the muzzle crown undamaged, scope mounts tight, barrel free of copper fouling?

I took it to my local gunsmith we put a bore scope down it and he re crowned it cause there was some pitting around it. Scope is brand new leupold torqued down. Given it a good clean but your right I thought it was the gun as well


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