Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

Would they go alright in a 22-250 (Tikka)?
I read somewhere the twist rate in the 250 was different to a 223.

Not sure what you are referring to by "they" but yes, 22.250 are almost exclusively 1:14 twist which limits them to lighter bullets like the 55grn and some 60grn. Whereas it is usual for the .223 to have a faster twist (1:12 through to 1:8) which can stabilise heavier bullets - with the 1:8 through to 80 grn).

Originally Posted by Tahr

Not sure what you are referring to by "they" but yes, 22.250 are almost exclusively 1:14 twist which limits them to lighter bullets like the 55grn and some 60grn. Whereas it is usual for the .223 to have a faster twist (1:12 through to 1:8) which can stabilise heavier bullets - with the 1:8 through to 80 grn).

Can buy 1:8 22-250 Tikkas in the states surprised they haved come here yet.

Originally Posted by Stocky

Can buy 1:8 22-250 Tikkas in the states surprised they haved come here yet.

When has Beretta cared about NZ hunters.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Not sure what you are referring to by "they" but yes, 22.250 are almost exclusively 1:14 twist which limits them to lighter bullets like the 55grn and some 60grn. Whereas it is usual for the .223 to have a faster twist (1:12 through to 1:8) which can stabilise heavier bullets - with the 1:8 through to 80 grn).

I started reading where you had the photo of the stag shot with the 60 grn Hammer, which is the projectile I was referring to.
Read a bit further back, and now see I was less than clear…

Thx

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

I started reading where you had the photo of the stag shot with the 60 grn Hammer, which is the projectile I was referring to.
Read a bit further back, and now see I was less than clear…

Thx

@Lauries Hut 9 twist or faster.
https://hammerbullets.com/product/22...hammer-hunter/

Originally Posted by Tahr

@Lauries Hut 9 twist or faster.
https://hammerbullets.com/product/22...hammer-hunter/

I just checked and you’re right. Seems the Tikka is 1:14, so presumably too slow.
Will get a sample pack and try anyway unless anyone has tried already without success, or can definitively say they won’t shoot?

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

I just checked and you’re right. Seems the Tikka is 1:14, so presumably too slow.
Will get a sample pack and try anyway unless anyone has tried already without success, or can definitively say they won’t shoot?

Have a look at the 52 grn Hammers. They are good and might stabilise although 1/10 is recommended. The 44 grn is recommended for 1/14. You will be shocked when you see the price.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Have a look at the 52 grn Hammers. They are good and might stabilise although 1/10 is recommended. The 44 grn is recommended for 1/14. You will be shocked when you see the price.

Yes but customer service is high.