22-250 Case Length

Poconolg · June 21, 2017, 04:40 PM

I have the max for a 22-250 case but what is the minimum? Thanks for the help

Kevin Rohrer · June 21, 2017, 06:17 PM

Normally the recommended trim length. Check your reloading manuals for that number.

joed · June 21, 2017, 09:36 PM

The min should be the trim length. I've had some that went under that length with no problems though.

**44 AMP** · June 22, 2017, 02:05 PM

Since the .22-250 doesn't headspace on the case mouth, the only critical length dimension is max. As long as there is enough case neck to correctly seat (and hold) the bullet, they will work. Accuracy is going to depend on YOUR rifle, as much as anything.

There is no need to make cases shorter than the "trim to" length, but if you have some a few thousandths shorter, don't freak. Odds are they will work just fine and you won't notice the difference.

cdoc42 · June 22, 2017, 06:01 PM

Generally the "trim to" length (i.e., minimum) is 0.01"less than the "max" length.

The max length for the .22-250 is 1.912". The "Minimum" - or "trim to" length is 1.902."

June 21, 2017, 04:40 PM	#1
Poconolg Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2015 Posts: 171	22-250 Case Length I have the max for a 22-250 case but what is the minimum? Thanks for the help

June 21, 2017, 06:17 PM	#2
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	Normally the recommended trim length. Check your reloading manuals for that number. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

June 21, 2017, 09:36 PM	#3
joed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2014 Posts: 442	The min should be the trim length. I've had some that went under that length with no problems though. __________________ The 6 gun was once as common as the cellphone is today, and just as annoying when it went off in the theater.

June 22, 2017, 02:05 PM	#4
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,803	Since the .22-250 doesn't headspace on the case mouth, the only critical length dimension is max. As long as there is enough case neck to correctly seat (and hold) the bullet, they will work. Accuracy is going to depend on YOUR rifle, as much as anything. There is no need to make cases shorter than the "trim to" length, but if you have some a few thousandths shorter, don't freak. Odds are they will work just fine and you won't notice the difference. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

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June 22, 2017, 06:01 PM	#5
cdoc42 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,687	Generally the "trim to" length (i.e., minimum) is 0.01"less than the "max" length. The max length for the .22-250 is 1.912". The "Minimum" - or "trim to" length is 1.902."