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October 30, 2014, 12:57 PM | #51 | |
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OK, I told you guys I'd come back with what Lewis & Clark wrote about the pronghorn when first encountered in 1804, so here it is. They were amazed at the speed of the critter.
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October 31, 2014, 12:42 AM | #52 |
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Good stuff...
Only a pair of hooves per foot? As if...?
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July 30, 2015, 11:42 PM | #53 |
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Any recent updates on this bullet in the 22-250. I chased other things last year, but thinking about it again as my boy would be able to hunt soon and I'd like to know well the rifle/load he'll use this first season.
I'll likely go with an easy loaded 7-08, but the 22-250 is tempting if I can get a solid bullet to shoot out of it. |
July 31, 2015, 08:32 AM | #54 |
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An update is a good idea. The 64 grainer that had apparently stabilized in my 220 was not stable under all conditions. If your 22-250 has a 26 inch barrel and you load the bullet pretty hot, it might stabilize. If your twist is faster than 1 in 14, that would be even better.
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July 31, 2015, 01:26 PM | #55 |
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There is a need for a .700" or less 60gr hunting bullet!!
I know my Winchester model 70 22/250 will not shoot the Nosler 60gr Partition and my rifle is a 1" in 14 twist. I too wanted to take a deer with my 22/250 but I couldn't find a bullet short enough the rifle would stabilize that would give the penetration and accuracy I desired. The 64 grn bonded Nosler bullet is a full .800" long and won't work with my rifle unless I flatten the exposed lead tip which is doable but a pain in the neck to do so.. If I had a do over I would go with the 1 in 12" twist barrel and not have to worry about if the barrel will stabilize the heavier bullets or not. I like the looks and feel of my model 70 Winchester so it's not going anywhere, not exactly what I had hoped for but plenty good enough to keep!! William
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July 31, 2015, 03:05 PM | #56 |
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William, let's not forget the 63 grain Sierra SMP. That will stabilize in your rifle, and it's a very accurate bullet. I used it on medium sized pigs some years ago. I probably would not have tried it, but I got invited on a hog hunt. I took my 270, but a buddy didn't have a rifle. All I had left was the 220. I worked up loads with the 63 grain Sierra and loaned him the rifle and hoped for the best. As it happened, I was in a jeep with him when a 120ish pound hog came out of the brush moving pretty fast. My buddy shot him with that 220 and the 63 grainer and the hog dug a trench with his snout. I don't remember ever trying that bullet on deer, but none of the hogs survived the bullet.
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July 31, 2015, 03:36 PM | #57 |
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No bullet length info is included in the items description!
603Country thanks for the tip, I'll check out the Sierra bullet and see if it will stabilize in my rifle.. By chance do you know the length of the bullet, my rifle doesn't give best accuracy with anything longer than .700. I have rounded the nose on a number of longer bullets and got them to group better but this isn't practical nor will it produce the kind of accuracy I would like. I wasn't aware the 22/250 caliber could be had either as a 1 in 12 or 1 in 14 twist depending on who manufactured it. William
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July 31, 2015, 05:51 PM | #58 |
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William, I don't know the length of that 63 gr Sierra, but it is shorter than the Partition, the 64 gr BSB, and the Sierra 65 gr GK. the info should be available on the Sierra website. At one time I had found that info.
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July 31, 2015, 10:06 PM | #59 |
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I checked the Sierra web site, length not included!!
I was able to get the length information from Midway (.755"), if it will stabilize it will be marginal in my opinion. I would still like to shoot a few three shot groups at 200 yds to see how the bullet grouped.. William
I will not use any bullet longer than .680 to be sure they will stabilize with my 1 in 14 twist.. Last edited by William T. Watts; August 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM. |
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