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rwilson452 · October 24, 2006, 11:39 AM

I have never had any luck with barnes bullets. I use Sierra. For OAL I would suggest you start with spec. and move out ( longer) in .005 steps. either you will find a sweet spot or they will no longer fit in your mag. If it's the latter you deside of you want to turn your rifle into a single shot or not. For a 55 gr bullet I would suggest 35.0 gr of IMR 4895 for a start. I have found in my rifle max loads are not as accurate is something a bit lighter. If you can't find a sweet spot start over by with different powder charge start light and work up in .3 gr steps. Usually one charge will work better. then go back to messing with OAL. I have found my best load in a 55gr sierra HPBT was 39.0 gr of H380.
Finding the best load is still trial and error and there are no shortcuts.

October 24, 2006, 11:39 AM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	22-250 reloading I have never had any luck with barnes bullets. I use Sierra. For OAL I would suggest you start with spec. and move out ( longer) in .005 steps. either you will find a sweet spot or they will no longer fit in your mag. If it's the latter you deside of you want to turn your rifle into a single shot or not. For a 55 gr bullet I would suggest 35.0 gr of IMR 4895 for a start. I have found in my rifle max loads are not as accurate is something a bit lighter. If you can't find a sweet spot start over by with different powder charge start light and work up in .3 gr steps. Usually one charge will work better. then go back to messing with OAL. I have found my best load in a 55gr sierra HPBT was 39.0 gr of H380. Finding the best load is still trial and error and there are no shortcuts.