22-250 recommendations

[digelectric]

[spfabrication]

I have a Ruger No.1 in 22-250 and it is a tack driver.

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[rick1881]

Also have a Ruger 77 heavy barrel in 22-250, works well, but the last time I bought ammo at Wally World it was 37$ for a box of 50. So not so inexpensive.

[sigstroker]

Cabela's has the Savage 12 FV on sale. Normally $419, on sale for $369. $100 rebate, which makes final price $269.

They have a 26" heavy barrel and a different version of the accutrigger than most Savages. Mine tests out at 2 pounds, out of the box. If you want really flat shooting it also comes in .204 Ruger, 4225 fps.

They come in a semi-crappy plastic stock and a blind magazine. Given your budget you could buy 2 or 3 of them and keep the one you like. Have it put into a nice stock or chassis with a detachable magazine, and still have money left over.

[sigstroker]

Also have a Ruger 77 heavy barrel in 22-250, works well, but the last time I bought ammo at Wally World it was 37$ for a box of 50. So not so inexpensive.

.223 should more than handle groundhogs and the ammo is much cheaper.

Yes, the Savage 12 FV comes in .223 too.

[sigstroker]

Or, if you want something that looks better and runs smoother than the Savage, this Howa with scope is on sale for $450:

https://www.rkguns.com/howa-ranchland-compact-scoped-package-22-250-rem-bolt-action-20-rifle-w-nikko-stirling-nighteater-scope-hgr36408g.html?fee=1&fep=2623&utm_source=gundeals&utm_medium=cse

If the trigger is the same as on my Howa, it's pretty good. Not as good as the 12 FV, but pretty good.

[digelectric]

.223 should more than handle groundhogs and the ammo is much cheaper.



Yes, the Savage 12 FV comes in .223 too.

[digelectric]

Cabela's has the Savage 12 FV on sale. Normally $419, on sale for $369. $100 rebate, which makes final price $269.



They have a 26" heavy barrel and a different version of the accutrigger than most Savages. Mine tests out at 2 pounds, out of the box. If you want really flat shooting it also comes in .204 Ruger, 4225 fps.



They come in a semi-crappy plastic stock and a blind magazine. Given your budget you could buy 2 or 3 of them and keep the one you like. Have it put into a nice stock or chassis with a detachable magazine, and still have money left over.

[digelectric]

Or, if you want something that looks better and runs smoother than the Savage, this Howa with scope is on sale for $450:

https://www.rkguns.com/howa-ranchland-compact-scoped-package-22-250-rem-bolt-action-20-rifle-w-nikko-stirling-nighteater-scope-hgr36408g.html?fee=1&fep=2623&utm_source=gundeals&utm_medium=cse

If the trigger is the same as on my Howa, it's pretty good. Not as good as the 12 FV, but pretty good.

Thanks!

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Or, if you want something that looks better and runs smoother than the Savage, this Howa with scope is on sale for $450:

https://www.rkguns.com/howa-ranchland-compact-scoped-package-22-250-rem-bolt-action-20-rifle-w-nikko-stirling-nighteater-scope-hgr36408g.html?fee=1&fep=2623&utm_source=gundeals&utm_medium=cse

If the trigger is the same as on my Howa, it's pretty good. Not as good as the 12 FV, but pretty good.

Remington 783 is smoother than both and it's trigger is just as good as Savage,
it's $310 https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...P+22250+22+MAT

[Henry Shooter]

One thing to consider with the 22-250.
Great Gun, my favorite.

Come the lead ban you will not be able to shoot the good bullets.

Mine does very well with Hornady 52 grn A-max.
I reload.

I have not been able to find a non toxic round that even comes close to the accuracy and performance that I get with the Amax.

I believe the twist rate on mine is 1:14. Factory Rem 700. VSF

Guys here that know twist rate will be able to better tell you what twist works for heavier bullets.

I have not taken the time to research.

just my .02

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http://criterionbarrels.com/prefits/remington783 This is another plus for Remington and Savage. It's easy to replace barrels on them.

22 CAL 1-8, 9, 12, & 14 twists (with 1-7 option)
223 Rem., 223 Wylde, 223 A.I., 22-250, 22-250 A.I., 220 Swift, .223 Rem Match

[dfletcher]

One thing to consider with the 22-250.
Great Gun, my favorite.

Come the lead ban you will not be able to shoot the good bullets.

Mine does very well with Hornady 52 grn A-max.
I reload.

I have not been able to find a non toxic round that even comes close to the accuracy and performance that I get with the Amax.

I believe the twist rate on mine is 1:14. Factory Rem 700. VSF

Guys here that know twist rate will be able to better tell you what twist works for heavier bullets.

I have not taken the time to research.

just my .02

Beat me to it -

There may be a reason rifle makers go with the slower rate of twist with the 22-250 but I can't figure out why. Rather than driving 50 to 55 grain bullets a heck of alot faster than a 223 or 222 Remington I'd rather send 69 or 75 grain bullets slightly faster than those two do 50 grain bullets. I think the heaviset I can go with my Remington VSSF II is about 62 grains.

If I had to do it again I'd pay more attention to rate of twist and probably wouldn't have bought the Remington, would have added a 22-250 barrel to my Encore collection instead.

[Strafer]

+1 for Savage. I have the 12FCV in 22-250 and it is a tack driver right out of the box. I reload and that makes it even more precise.

I also have the 10FCP-K in 223 and it too is awesome.