Varmint Rifle

[FishnHunt]

I’d check what twist rates they have.
With the new heavy 22 bullets. I’d be looking at that. If they are 1/14 I’d pass on both

[wrencher]

I had a #1 Varmint. In swift, fun cartridge to shoot. Very hard on brass. After 3 reloadings necks would split.

[Fjold]

I have my 22.250 in a Savage and buy custom barrels for it. Currently my 22.250 AI is a 1:10 twist so I shoot the 69 grain SMK's out to 1,000 yards.

The standard twists for common manufacturers are:

22-250 Remington 1 in 12" Sako, Savage 110, 112, Thompson/Center Rifle
22-250 Remington 1 in 14" Browning, Remington 700,788, 40-XB, Savage 99, 110, 112-V, H&R, Husqvarna, Ruger, Winchester 70, 770, Mossberg, Weatherby, Sako current models
220 Swift 1 in 12" Savage 112, Thompson/Center Rifle
220 Swift 1 in 14" Winchester 70, Remington 700, Ruger 77, FN, Savage 112-V

[hambam105]

Pennstar,
Are you sure that 22-250 is still relevant?
Humor.

[pennstater]

Pennstar,
Are you sure that 22-250 is still relevant?
Humor.

If a shooter has one, sure. I no longer own one as I have gone on to lever rifles. Talk about a change of pace! Be safe out there. Humor noted.

[JackEllis]

I have my 22.250 in a Savage and buy custom barrels for it. Currently my 22.250 AI is a 1:10 twist so I shoot the 69 grain SMK's out to 1,000 yards.

Thanks for the heads-up on twist rates.

Which model Savage?

[RNE228]

I was surprised when I saw Fjold's post yesterday, so I did a quick web search.

It appears Savage did make a Mdl-99 in 22-250. Not many, but they made them. 7mm-08 too, just before they stopped making the '99.

So you could have a 22-250. In a lever action

If a shooter has one, sure. I no longer own one as I have gone on to lever rifles. Talk about a change of pace! Be safe out there. Humor noted.

[pennstater]

I was surprised when I saw Fjold's post yesterday, so I did a quick web search.

It appears Savage did make a Mdl-99 in 22-250. Not many, but they made them. 7mm-08 too, just before they stopped making the '99.

So you could have a 22-250. In a lever action

That would be nice. Bet they're a wee bit hard to find and pricey. Still have my dies, some cases and whatnot, so, a 22-250 isn't totally out of the question.

MLC

[ar15barrels]

Thanks for the heads-up on twist rates.

Which model Savage?

I think the fast twist one he has might be the custom 22-250AI barrel I did for him.

[sigstroker]

One of Savage's cheapest rifles, the 12FV, comes in .22-250. For those high-velocity fans, it also is/was available in .204 Ruger.

They are only sold at Cabela's/Bass Pro, retail is 419, often on sale, sometimes with a rebate. I got mine for 219, $100 off on sale plus $100 rebate. They come with the target version of the Accu-trigger. Mine was 2 pounds out of the box. It's adjustable but I saw no need. Fairly heavy barrel, 26 inches, cheap plastic stock but somewhat better than average.

[Fjold]

Thanks for the heads-up on twist rates.

Which model Savage?

Mine's an 11G, originally it was a 300WSM (large barrel nut action)

I was surprised when I saw Fjold's post yesterday, so I did a quick web search.

It appears Savage did make a Mdl-99 in 22-250. Not many, but they made them. 7mm-08 too, just before they stopped making the '99.

So you could have a 22-250. In a lever action

I have a Savage 99 in 243 Win and Savage made them in 308 Win also.

[RNE228]

I have a couple in 300 Sav. Eventually would like to add a 250-3000.

I have a Savage 99 in 243 Win and Savage made them in 308 Win also.

[pacrat]

Assuming the same rifle make/model/condition, I would take a 22-250 over a 220 swift purely on the basis of brass/ammo availability and the 22-250 being an intrinsically more accurate and longer barrel/brass life case design.
Now if one rifle were particularly more interesting, I would go that route because either one can be reabrrelled into a 22-250 if you want a more modern twist rate to shoot heavy/long lead-free bullets.

^^^I CONCUR^^^

I had the same choice to make in 1973/74. Went with the 22-250 and never regretted the choice. My 1 in 12" barrel actually shoots best with Sierra 62 gr spitzers. Averages 3/4 MOA off bench/bags. With best ever 5 shot group of 1 1/8" at 200 yds. Which I consider excellent accuracy from a sporter weight factory barrel.

[MongooseV8]

Savage makes a 1:9 22-250 but a 1:12 should shoot 40 grain lead free just fine.

[Sir Toast]

Great information. I'd go 22-250 as well. Ammo is more available. The 220 swift is even faster and I would think would burn out a barrel faster.