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Scorch · August 25, 2012, 10:51 AM

Most of the 22-250s I have owned and shot over the years like the 52 or 53 grain bullets the best, and do well with 55 grain bullets. Since the 22-250 is an older cartridge, it was already established with a 1:14 standard twist long before the 22 caliber heavy-for-caliber (68 grains and above) bullets started showing up in the 1990s. The 1:14 twist pretty much limits you to 55 grain bullets and below, the 1:12 will probably shoot 60 grainers as well.

August 25, 2012, 10:51 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Most of the 22-250s I have owned and shot over the years like the 52 or 53 grain bullets the best, and do well with 55 grain bullets. Since the 22-250 is an older cartridge, it was already established with a 1:14 standard twist long before the 22 caliber heavy-for-caliber (68 grains and above) bullets started showing up in the 1990s. The 1:14 twist pretty much limits you to 55 grain bullets and below, the 1:12 will probably shoot 60 grainers as well. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services