The .22 250 Remington Varminter ~ The Long Range Ace for 80 Years

[@robertcameronjones]

Dude knows what he's talking about. Respect. 22-250 is a fantastic round. Love it.

[@lonewolf286]

I don't know how old your video is but I like your video you just made about the 22 250 it's a fine rifle and I've done a lot of reloading myself and I know what you mean appreciate you

[@robertcameronjones]

@@lonewolf286 A friend of mine called it a tack driver. Yep. That pretty much describes it. It just goes where you point it.

[@headcarter4656]

Yeah! I have killed a lot of deer with my 22-250's through the years. I have a bergara b14 hunter now and that thing will shoot let me tell ya. The longest shot on whitetails that I have took is 252yrds, and there's been several times at that range because it is where the corn pile is. And it's legal in GA.

[@MikeDesertHunterHale]

Thank you so much. My first 22-250 was purchased in 1977, a Ruger #1B, It won me several, shall we say wagers... I had to sell it, but I felt so bad that I went out and bought a left handed 700 and re-barreled it since I couldn't find the one with the left-hand action... None of my 700's have ever had anything but hand loads run through them, I even had one of them rechambered into the AI version of the cartridge, they all have stainless barrels, cleaning is a dream. I never exceeded the regular max. recommendations though and still shoot it today. I'm 68 now and having a hard time getting around but still love my 22-250's thanks again...

[@michaelo1492]

Once again you provide very good information about the history and facts that keep this sport alive. Thank You !

[@shoot2hunt669]

Since starting to watch your videos, its been about a year or more now, I have been inspired to buy a 22-250 and got a Savage 12 which I absolutely love to shoot now, thank you for an inspiring video.

[@kenholmes1976]

Most people are not as pricise in their language as you are. Thumbs up i love my rifles in there inherently accurate cartridges bot the longest kills i have made are only 320 yards or so.

[@jimmcclain2374]

I’m a big fan of yours, as you provide a wealth of knowledge to me. My 22-250 interest began in 1966 when I studied about various “Varmint” cartridges. We had a great many groundhogs (woodchucks- whistle pigs) on my farm in Missouri..... and I cut my teeth thinning them out with my Remington Sportsmaster 512 .22 rifle..... still have it and it’s as accurate as ever.!!! I bought my Browning 22-250 “heavy barrel” rifle in 1967. My favorite load was 34 1/2 gr. of Reloade 21 pushing a 52 gr Sierra bullet. 5 shots in a dime was the group to shoot for back then.!!! And I have several targets showing that it did indeed live up to those expectations.!!! Still have about 1/2 a can of Reloader 21 saved up in case someone wants to have a contest against my Browning 22-250. Also have a Winchester model 70 featherweight in 257 Robert’s. I’m still experimenting with an accurate laid for it.!! Would live to hear your comments on reloading for accuracy/hunting for the 257 Robert’s.!!! Jim..... in Texas.!!!

[@jonnydcan9482]

waoooo lots of knowledge. ...great to see ppl like you still around

[@Obelisk57]

I use a Bluetooth headset at work and just put my phone in the drawer. I listen to your videos like others listen to their musics, except I gain so much more knowledge.

[@tylarhaugan7908]

I absolutely love my 22-250 in 1 in 8 twist fantastic rifle. Great deer rifle shooting the 70 grain triple shock barnes

[@illuminatedcrosshairs7865]

Great video! Your knowledge on firearms and ballistics is truly amazing. I could listen to you ( and learn greatly from your knowledge) for hours on end. Thank you for educating a lot of you tube ( experts) on the great 22-250 and how there have been so many cartridges that come along to challenge it and most fade away while the 22-250 just keeps doing what it has done for almost 90 years now. (Wildcat since 1935) Which is still setting the standard for twenty caliber cartridges. And thanks officially setting the record straight about it being a barrel burner which it is definitely not. Sadly there’s not many people left with the knowledge that you have about firearms in general. Too many so called experts now get hung up on just a few calibers or a couple of manufacturers. Much respect sir! And also, beautiful stainless bull barrel 250 you are holding.

[@bigmike3487]

Dad started me on a Remington 788 in .22-250 for Chucks. Wow. What a cartridge and rifle combo. Excellent video.

[@thornrun]

I never get tired of watching your channel

[@PilotMcbride]

Stumbled upon this video after watching your vid on primers. Sir, you've done it yet again!! Fantastic information about my current favourite calibre. I own a Tikka T3 Lite in 22-250 and observe the shooting discipline to which you alluded. At the range I fire 5 shots in about 5 minutes before placing the rifle in the shade, action open or bolt removed and in "chimney posture" for at least 10 minutes. The Lite barrel cools quite quickly but time is utilised by analysing the group or my shooting habits and procedures (even today with a shooting history going back to my preteen years). My scope is zero'd for 275yds which gives me what we call fur shots (fur inbetween 2MoA mark above and 2MoA mark below) from 0 to 300yds, basically point blank. I bought the rifle several years ago while I was terribly ill and looking down the "no much longer to go" alley, I wasn't reloading at that stage as I was too ill, relying on others to drive me to (and from) the range or shooting position for pests. Could not walk more than 25yds without a rest. Anyway, even though I had my other calibres, I couldn't shoot them because I was so enthralled by the 22-250 I couldn't put it down, well, except for my pea rifles, lol. Now, thankfully I've been given the "All Clear" after undergoing some pretty nasty treatment, hopefully it sticks. Am now back to reloading for it and 3 other calibres after a bit of a break, but with the plethora of projectiles available in .224, I've had 2 failures to stabilise a couple of Nosler projectiles, their Custom Competition 52gn (0.711") and the 55gn Varmageddons FB Tipped (0.811") in the 14" twist barrel. I am assuming that the moment between the CoG and CoP is too great to stabilise using the 14" twist. Currently trialling Australian powder (ADI Bench Mark 2) equivalent to BENCHMARK or IMR3031, but will be also trialling another powder (ADI AR2208) equivalent to Varget or IMR4064. I have found that the reloads do not heat the barrel as quickly as the commercial rounds, but still follow my regime of 5 shots then rest. Load profiles used for development are basically lowest listed up to 0.5gns below maximum listed and have yet to observe any signs of pressure. At the range I shoot with really good people, absolutely true blue characters and scared the begeezus out of them when I turned up with a muzzlebrake fitted. They hadn't noticed it as I setup, and after first shot, talk about "yoiks" lmao! It is a HSS clamp on, and took the recoil from negligible to downright embarrassing, lol, but that wasn't the point of the exercise. On the day, we had 2 X 243 and 1 X 6.5 - 55 shooters on the mound, ear protection on and I couldn't stop laughing, my "gotcha" moment. They hadn't worried with me shooting without the MB, so we decided to do an experiment. We lined the shooters up, the 2 X 243's then the 6.5 then the 22-250 with MB furthest away. I was approximately 50yds from the 243s, to the side, about 80yds from the 22-250. The 243s sounded quite "cultured", the 6.5 was a bit angry, then the 22-250 went off. Talk about overwhelming, wow, the MB certainly redirects a lot of noise. I haven't found any noticeable difference directly behind as the shooter, but stone the crows, the side nodes certainly tell a story. I love reloading, and now that I'm recovering, have found that it directs attention away from my (hopefully cured) condition. Again, thank you very much for this informative video, very, very enjoyable. (Sometimes people call me "'Avachat", lol, work part-time in our local gun shop)

[@georgealdridge9453]

Very interesting. Back around 1967-68 I used to varmint hunt with a gunsmith who had a .220 Swift. Some of his loads on a humid summer day would leave a vapor trail across an alfalfa field.

[@GunBlue490]

I've seen that with the 22-250, when my dad tried thin jacketed SX style varmint bullets. When they didn't come apart in flight, they would disintegrate on the target and would only leave a spray stain the other side of the cardboard target box! Talk about molten lead in flight!

[@georgeferguson9779]

I love my 22-250. It’s so accurate that on a 100 yard range it almost becomes a bore to shoot. I think you need a 300+ yard range for the 22-250.

[@billyjackson5918]

I have watched many of your video's and some I have watched multiple times. After watching your 22-250 video I bought one. I have been wanting one for years. I watched your video on choosing a rifle scope and feel like I made a great choice. Thanks for your time and thanks for your service.

[@joeboisselle6856]

i want to first say that i am not a known shooter.. at all !! but i can shoot very well..i now am a big fan of yours..i have a 22-250 h&r .. maybe not the gratest gun in the world but i do awsome things with this gun., in hunting my biggest thing to say is one shot one kill...i love single shot rifles..i can reach out 300 yards + and hit very well..at the same time i would like to say that i can reach out to 150 + with a marlin 20 that was made in 1969 ..(2" or less) i dont know how i can do it but i do.. i want to thank you for this video . i love to know things about the things i own . i could not find out to much about the 22-250 and now know more than i did and love this gun even more..people like you are not going to be around soon because nobody will take the time to teach .. i would love to meet you in person some day but that will never happen .. to have a coffie and talk would be one of the grate things in my life..i going to fallow your videos when i can..i dont get on this p.c very much ..i also dont see very many people do to me building a place on our land that is very self surporting..dont like people now adays .. to much disrespect ..thanks again and hope to see more and learn more from you soon.

[@TheCraigy83]

man i could listen to you allday 👍

[@jasonwallwork4682]

Grab a second chair.I'll sit with you

[@farkhan657]

hes a devotee

[@jamesshedd752]

I love this guy he knows guns I can listen to him all day

[@gabryal01]

Was sort of unsure about the 22-250 until listening to this guy. Purchased the Savage Axis ll XD on Monday, can't wait until it gets here. A much needed Predator/Varmit tool.

[@jaydee1532]

Favorite Bolt action riffle for me is 22-250

[@SS--CAL]

Hello I just bought a 22/250 and I can not believe how accurate this rifle is. This rifle went right to the top of the list on most accurate and how it proforms is my line up. Love your videos Great view.

[@klevee6076]

SS-50-CAL 3232 I hear ya. I was never a fan of the 22 cals. I used my 243 for coyotes/varmint control. I also wasn't a fan of savage. So a savage model 12 in 22-250 came up on sale. I saw the price and figured worst case scenario if I didn't like it I could sell it and make a small profit. Long story short it's my favourite rifle and I sold both my Remington's to buy 2 more savages,and a model 70 in 300wsm. And I haven't looked back.

[@illuminatedcrosshairs7865]

SS-50-CAL 3232 yeah it’s unreal how accurate this cartridge is. I was completely sold on it when I saw a friend of my dad’s shooting coke bottle caps at 300 yards in the mid 1970’s. And it has only got better and better since then.

[@erikwilson7622]

@@klevee6076 Yep, don't know until you try it. So much fun to shoot. AND a M70 in 300wsm!?! I bought my son a Winchester M70 300wsm, liked it so much, I now have two! Loaded for 180gn and 130gn, both great, both the best calibers ever.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the .22-250. I have held admiration for its performance over the years, primarily when used against predators. Having a round that is capable of 1/2 moa is about as good as it gets for long range shooting. My Savage .22-250 has a 1 in 12 twist as well. the Hornady 22-250 Rem 50 gr V-Max Superformance. It's rated muzzle velocity of 4000 fps, 1776 ft/sec.

[@delaneg1880]

I really enjoy your "fireside chats". Thanks for inviting us in to your home. I am learning a lot about firearm history, care and maintenance. Only thing missing is a single malt scotch and a nice cigar which I bring to your chats. Thanks!

[@GunBlue490]

Sounds great! The Scotch I can do, but the cigar will have to wait til I can get out to the barn. 🚬

[@Kman31ca]

Thanks a lot for your extremely intelligent and common sense view on firearms. Love these talks.

[@normanmallory2055]

I have discovered myself over 56 years of being a shooter along with cast bullet maker and handloader that accuracy doesn't just happen with every firearm you put on the bench , you have to make it happen .. For over 46 years now the 22/250 Rem has been one of my very favorite chamerings , accurate groups with my last one when it was new which got better and better as the barrel started to become broke in .. Sometimes i lap the bore on a rifle but not always as i fire it first to see how it will do on paper .. Among several other things i have discovered over the years , not every shooter does accuracy mean the same thing .. Some shooters i watched that were firing all their bullets into 2" @ 100 yards and said that's pretty good accuracy .. With the 22/250 Rem i really enjoy seeing all the bullet holes touching each other or better than that, it's a skill i have to work at to make this happen, once my brass has been prepped and load developed i go from that point .... Not every session on the bench is perfect , some are better than others and it shows on the paper .. Excellent ctg and will be for many years to come...

[@GunBlue490]

Norman Mallory I agree. This one was an acceptably good shooter from the box, but improved notably after epoxy bedding and freefloating. I wasn't crazy about the crowning method, so I turned a new crown, too. It shines brightly with IMR4320 and Sierra 50 grain Blitz King bullets with little variation across all charge weights tested, up to published maximum, where it performs best, averaging .550", and occasionally better, which I consider pretty good for the caliber. In my commentary, I stated that it has a 12 inch twist, as stated in the ad literature. In fact, I measured it to reveal a standard 14 inch, which pleases me.

[@joshuamagill4342]

That 22-250 that you have is really sweet! I love how those Remingtons look. I would really like to see a video on the 25-06. Thank you very much!

[@bobbauldock3846]

Mr. I like the way that you talk, I am with you 100%, I was only one of the senior Marine Corps Snipers, so you are a person that should be listened to. I love the hornet, 22-250, 308, 06, end of story, why change, there is only so much space in the X ring. My Mom had that 250 3000 and I think a 32 or 35 a lever action. So good hearing from you, Thank BB

[@GunBlue490]

Semper Fi Marine! Thanks for your time and support!

[@RodCalidge]

Had mine in a bull barrell Sturm -Ruger with lots of gunsmithing on the side. Thing was an absolute tack driver. Wish I still had it.

[@Ranger.Vt.]

I could listen for hours. If I had teachers like you in high school it would’ve been a lot more enjoyable ! Great stuff ! I have a Remington 700 22-250. One of my favorite rifles.

[@edwardbarker6281]

This series on different calibers is more fun for me than "Saturday Night at the Movies" used to be when I was a kid! Would be interested on your thoughts on the 35 Remington.

[@t.curran8243]

Edward Barker 35 Rem. in a Marlin 36/336 is one of the best deer, bear, hog cartridges. I get 1" groups at 100 yards with mine (200 grain round nose). And, don't forget the Hornady Leverevolution ammo.

[@mavericknonconformist69721]

Well my opinion is that the best deer hunting cartridge going. Period.

[@hawknives]

222 Remington is outstanding! Just put money down on a 22-250 today. Didn't know if I really needed one, until I ran into an FN Mauser action /Set triggers, in a 26' barrel. configuration. $600. The possibilities with the action alone. Thanks for the Review, GunBlue490!

[@damienmilk3025]

Thank you GunBlue. Your knowledge and insight is invaluable to all shooters.

[@garfylunds7301]

Thank You Sir. I very much appreciate listening to you sharing your knowledge. What an absolutely gorgeous rifle! Please enjoy your time with it. When I grow up... I will have a rifle like that. LOL...I am 61 now!

[@petemartin4300]

Absolute viewing pleasure Greatly appreciated Sir

[@erikwilson7622]

The first rifle I purchased at the tender age of 15, was a Rem 788 in 22-250, for a whopping sum, keep in mind it was brand new, for $75.00! What a shooter for about 3,000 rounds, then another was purchased, and another, I am now on my 4th. Plan on shooting it out as well. I've come to the conclusion you don't have to spend a bundle for a tack driver, my lastest is a Howa with a Nico Sterling, under $500 and shoots good enough to put dents in Prairie Dog towns. Shoot anything with it in 55 grainers, and you will see awesome violence!

[@Jet2416-Reloading]

Liked your video very much. I can tell you have a lot of practical and first hand knowledge about the .22-250. When I heard you mention that you previously owned a Ruger .22-250 I just had to say I am sorry you no longer have it. I bought a Ruger M77 chambered in .22-250 in 1988. It was the first hunting rifle I had ever bought less than 25 caliber. It soon became my favorite and shortly after the only gun I hunted with. It was potent enough to take down white tail deer with high neck shots from very long range and was also accurate enough to varmint hunt out to and beyond 700 yards. I love the .22-250. It is the best all around small caliber round available in my opinion.

[@warwick3805]

Over the last 40 years I have owned two 22.250 Rifles. The first was a Remington 788, gave me great service, shot many competitions and countless numbers of cats and foxes. The second was a Howa stainless barrel, that became my favorite, I was ridiculed by a competitor at a long range shoot. Told me they were not much good at 300 yards, crap, I told him the groups will tell the story. Well the gods were with me, the day was clear, tricky wind chopping about, but I still managed a couple of groups under 2" at the 300. It shut him up just fine!!

[@MyREDTAIL]

Back in 1977 When I first got into Varmint Hunting, I bought a NIB Rem 700 Varmint Special HB Rifle in the 22/250 Caliber, That a Friend Suggested to me that i buy, And for the last 30 plus years, This Cartridge & Rifle has served me well above it's Reviews, With some good Hand loads, It is outstanding etc.

[@546cowboy8]

Actually I bought a 5mm back it the early 70's as I was having trouble killing groundhogs with my faithful Nylon 66. I soon found that was all that much better so I bought a Remington 788 in,22-250 I had that a year or so and Ruger came out with that 77 and i was hooked. I traded the 788 for that Ruger with the "Made In the 200th year of American Liberty" on the barrel. 22-250 0f course. Sadly a few years and a divorce later I sold it to a gun shop. I have always regretted that.

[@546cowboy8]

BTW I do have a TC Pro Hunter and a stainless fluted barrel in 22-250

[@MyREDTAIL]

I still have & use my Nylon 66 Apache Black with the Chrome Barrel bought it NIB back in 1974 for Apx $75.00 Bucks What a deal back then Love this rifle etc.

[@MyREDTAIL]

I never had any of the Trigger Problems with my Rem Varmint Special 700, Like they are saying about the Rifle firing by it self by just touching the Bolt etc & Ive shot this Rifle Hundreds of times in the Woodchuck & coyote Woods never any trigger problems etc.

[@mr.gunwrites2491]

MyREDTAIL, a sad note from Montana... My friend had a 700. One day prepping for an elk hunt he loaded a round then decided he needed something from his truck. He laid the rifle across the seat of his pickup to fetch his item and it went off shooting a hole through his opposite-side truck door. It spooked him something fierce. He swore he had made no mistake/user error. He later sold that 700 to another man. That fella one day had the same thing happen but killed a kid and that rifle became the basis of the big lawsuit against Remington. My friend has forever regretted his selling the gun, carried much grief & guilt. I cannot imagine the horror the man who killed the kid felt. The gun going off was one issue. Where the muzzle was pointed is what caused the death. Inexcusable firearm handling PERIOD. So many love that 700 for good reasons, but for that reason I'll never own a 700. Besides, I love my numerous Rugers (2 No.1Bs (.270 & .22-250) [BOTH OUTSTANDING & MOST PRIZED!], a M77 MKII Stainless (.270), 3 Americans (.270 & .30-06 All-Weather & a Predator .22-250), a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight (.270), and my old reliable 1903A3 (.30-06) without getting into the many ARs (.308s & 5.56s) Yep, I too love those flat shooters!

[@JB-xu1pm]

I have a Savage 22-250 that loves the 75 ELD Match. Makes it a long range setup. Shoots the lighter bullets such as the 40 grain. With the new bullets I have not had any explode due the faster twist 1/9". Always felt that the manufactures limit the round due to the 1/14" and 1/12" twist. With a faster twist it is a real sleeper. This is my second favorite loading that I shoot. Very accurate and very forgiving. Everything shoots very well.

[@normanmallory2055]

Ever since 1968 with my first 22/250 chambered rifle i knew this ctg had some fantastic accuracy and it wasn't picky on loads .. As the years passed i picked up one more rifle in the same chambering and later the fine Ruger No. 1 in late 1970's .. My bolt actions and single shots in the caliber all shot excellent groups .. My Browning model 78 after a lot of mechanical problems new out of the box and being shipped back and forth finally got so it would group well but soon other problems came to the surface and i sold the rifle , i had more than enough of that .. But the fine 22.250 lives on and produces one hole groups or two hole groups , i have never owned nothing like it for accuracy ..Excellent chambering ..

[@bluestaterefugee7174]

My favorite woodchuck round. Love my Weatherby Varmint Special. Thanks for the video, very detailed.

[@Mr4real0316]

This is the first of your videos I have watched thank you for your wisdom sir God bless you

[@GNdina]

I love my 22-250 Rem. I'm now informed about it and its origins. Thank you.....

[@willy4018]

Under quarantine and working my way through all your videos, thank you very much.

[@Beanmachine9198]

With all due respect sir I have given you the nickname of Paw-Paw... My buddy that turned me on to your channel, said he couldn’t keep up due to your straying ( seemingly) off topic After watching many of your videos, some where I thought I was merely gonna learn a new angle on an old trick🤔🤔 Well all that said I told my buddy to think like your sitting with Paw-Paw on the porch, how many valuable nuggets of info Were we lucky to learn🧐🧐 you video on AR cleaning had a few nuggets that made crazy sense to me, well my buddy agreed And I then shared them with another bud who builds AR’S and actually had to have your channel, conversation was way more than my one finger typing, nonetheless the logic on the lugs, chamber, and hardened steel parts in the lower, in my opinion made too much sense, and obviously it stuck a few others as well Thanks Paw-Paw😎Bean👍👍

[@jamesshedd752]

Everyone who likes guns should listen to this gentleman *** excellent knowledge

[@rickmiller272]

Very much enjoy your videos and your no B.S. approach to delivering what you have learned.

[@HDSME]

You Sir are a natural resouce!!!!

[@pjsmfasheri]

Always wondered why the 22/250 had such a slow twist…..now I know. Appreciate you.

[@charlesmullins3238]

Uncles got a Thompson icon in .22-250 heavy barrel target stock and man what a laserbeam

[@KandaJE]

This is exactly why the German military had such great success with the 88mm anti-tank gun. I believe it was the British back in the early 1930's did a LOT of testing and found that the "performance" ranges followed a weird pattern. The pattern they found wasn't understood until the 1960 when Mandelbrot discovered an eerily similar mathematical relationship. They called it the golden mean. Basically it simply says that certain Calibers do better than others. That's why we have so many .223 (sized) bullets such as .223 rem, and 22-250. The .223 is one of those "Inherently" accurate bullet sizes. Much like why the 88mm. The Idea itself is why "Gun Nuts" like you and me, experimented with rifle calibers back in the 1930's (Ackley, Gibbs, O Neil etc)... Just a side note: In my own shooting experiments, I found that a 69gr hollow point "In My Rifle (.223Rem) was the most accurate at extreme ranges (600+ yards) for the caliber. My buddy who had a 22-250 same rifle tried the same experiment and found the 55gr bullet the best in HIS rifle.

[@larrymor]

Thank you sir. I'm going to load up some 55 and 60 grain bullets, now and see how it gies.

[@varminter6]

Been shooting my Remington 700 22-250 Varmint Special since 1974. Four shots I can cover with a dime. Accurate enough for me. 204 isn't bad either.

[@kennethwood713]

Browning BBR. 22-250 here mine touches hole

[@haydenwilkins4252]

I had a heavy barrel varmint special 22-250 also. It was an awesome rifle shooting 1/2" groups on factory ammo. Unfortunately I sold it because I bought a sako AII hunter with a shillen barrel that shoots factory ammo through the same hole.

[@johnzuggster6718]

Thanks again, you helped me make up my mind about the Swift,. 22-250 it is would suit me better as I like to shoot often Have always watched the heat, it bothers me to see my friends just keep shooting round after round in a new gun.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

I have a Ruger Model 77 in 22-250 that will shoot tacks with 55 gr. bullets I reloaded. I chose a standard barrel for it rather than a heavy varmint barrel because I was walking miles of farm fields hunting woodchucks. The barrel was a tackdriver because it had time to cool between shots. I had a Redfield 6-24X variable scope on it and a Harris bipod. It was a sweet rig. Shots of 200 to 400 yds. were common. The coyotes tend to keep the woodchuck population in check these days and local farmers have taken out almost all of the hedgerows that gave the woodchucks cover. I grew up at the end of the golden age of small game hunting when the hedgerows had wild apple trees, hickories, and plenty of food for grouse, pheasants, rabbits and squirrels and before the coyotes had expanded. Now it wouldn't be worth keeping a hunting dog where I live.

[@kab5275]

Sounds like the same situation as PA.

[@robertelwell4417]

Bought my Savage left hand 110 in 1965 when there were many places to shoot woodchucks in western Mass. Many nice long shots the guys with other calibers just could not reach. Still have that gun and it will be the last to go, too many good memories go with it. Your accumulated time with your guns and the satisfaction we all feel with a shot well placed are obvious, and I thank you. God bless us all, and the America we were given so many years ago.

[@prevost8686]

I’ve heard some guys says they’re barrel burners. Is there truth to that?

[@appalachianamerican7171]

So what is the verdict with the heavier bullets, 60gr+? 1-12 twist , makes me wonder about the new copper and alloy bullets that are longer also. And thank you for the time that you take to impart the knowledge that you have acuired.

[@ken244]

Its always interesting and valuable to listen and learn from your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@fdmackey3666]

My friend Josh purchased a .17 WSM semi-auto shortly after they came on the market for coyote control on his farm back home. In short order he discovered that the hype about the round was mostly just that, hype, and after loosing several coyotes that he knew beyond a shadow of a doubt he had hit placed it in his gun safe and pulled a .22-250 manufactured some forty years prior out and with fresh ammo began to thin the pack, or packs, out that had been attacking his cows and goats. The .22-250 drops the biggest coyotes in their tracks with authority according to Josh, and he keeps it close to hand in his house and in his pickup when driving over his property in case he spots a coyote or coyotes.

[@Physics072]

17 wsm will put a coyote down no problem. The issue is people shooting past their effective range. You can hit them at 200-300 yards but the 17 wsm is best under 200 for larger game. And all the center fires are more effective but then you have ammo cost etc.

[@TheMitchbassman]

@@Physics072 This.... Ive killed 50 coyotes in the last 2years with the 17WSM.. I wonder if the original commenter knows what hes talking about? Semi auto, in 17wsm???? The 17HMR is avaliable in semi auto but only bolt actions in the 17WSM. People keep confusing the 17 HMR with the WSM, and the WSM is a whole different ballgame, blowing a coyotes chest cavity into mush. And ,yea I know there is a company that builds an AR platform on the 17 WSM, but its $1700 dollars. And I doubt his "buddy" has one of them.. That said I have a 22-250 too. and its a great round.

[@Physics072]

@@TheMitchbassman There are two or three 17 WSM semi auto. Franklin AR type and Volquartsen which is a 2,000 gun. He probably was talking about a 17 HMR. Never said a 22-250 could not kill a coyote, so can a .243, 30-30, 30-06 etc. I think the .204 ruger is a nice coyote round, does not tear up the pelts like a .243 does and is super long range.

[@slightenigma]

I have been researching the 243 as I was thinking about re-barreling my .308 bolt when the barrel gets on in age. So when I saw your video and it gave me a pause about my plans, and maybe rethink plans of re-barreling vs purchasing another rifle,

[@GunBlue490]

+Big Gee You may want to wait until I do my .243 video.

[@slightenigma]

+GunBlue490 I look forward to hearing more of your wisdom. Thank you for sharing it.

[@thesheepman220]

Big gee the 243 win is a very versatile caliber, I've used 58 grn hornady superformance for red fox to 105 grn Amaxfor target ,my best reloads are 70 grn Serra blitz kings with h380 for varmints to 100 nosler partition or nosler 90 grn ballistic tip as my do it all load my Remington 700 BDL isn't fussy it's a do it all caliber for most hunting atvb Steve

[@Kman31ca]

Ya, 243 is a very versatile cartridge. From deer, to coyotes. Even heard of ppl taking Elk with them. Although not recommended for Elk...lol

[@cdagwyo]

Great video, tons of info. Makes me glad I have recently dipped into the baptismal font of the 22-250. I’d really like your take on the Ruger 204.

[@williamflood8296]

I have an older Savage single shot bolt action rifle on which I put a 26 inch 1 in 7 twist stainless barrel. I shoot 90 grain BTHP Sierra hand loads at 2950 FPS. A very flat shooting very accurate load. Love the 22-250.

[@broe6570]

Absolutely a great rifle and fantastic round. I've shot everything from gophers to big whitetail deer with one. Just place your shots.

[@Regnisab]

I truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge on firearms and cartridges!

[@tracycastleberry9040]

Been having mine for over 40 years. Shoots more accurate than I do

[@250smacks]

Excellent video sir,, I’ve been handloading 308 for years and new to the 22-250. I just picked up a bergara b14 hmr and bought all my components and waiting for the ups man to bring my lapua brass. I feel like a little kid with a balloon. Seen some powders that I’m using with 308 are compatible with the 250. I coyote hunt mostly but want to ghillie up and get some crows on the ground

[@steamtorch]

When I qualified on the 600 yd range at the local club I used 52 gr hollow points and 36 gr IMR4064, Remington 700 Varminter. Have since standardized on 38 gr H380 (ball powders meter accurately so no trickling needed to get an exact weight). That charge with whatever 50-55 gr bullets I'm using. Reloading doesn't really get much simpler than that.

[@savageshooter2248]

I grew up reading a lot about rifles and cartridges one of my favorites was Jack O Conner's The Hunters Rifle. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the subject.

[@voyagingkanu8545]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@WilliamWest74]

I’ve watched about all your videos, I know this is a older one but good one as usual. Really enjoy your videos and gaining some of your knowledge you share.

[@int31cm]

very well done. I enjoyed learning more about this round and the 700. I just recently acquired a 700 and don’t load yet, so I am trying to select a few commercial loads to try. My 700 has a 26” barrel with a 14:1 twist . I have a box of 55 gr PPU. Would like a couple more suggestions. thank you

[@richardpetty1000]

What do you think of a Rem. 788 in 22/250? Don't hear much about a 788? Enjoy your video, kept them coming..

[@colebaker3435]

First video I've watched subscribed instantly. Incredible amount of knowledge...Thank you

[@glenntracy5819]

your videos are very educational, I love watching them.

[@robertrich2492]

Very good ,solid, truthful information Sir. Thank you so much.

[@keithprinn720]

engineering and metallurgery with great process of manufacturing create wanted results

[@fuzzypaws17]

The first 22-250 I ever owned i bought back in the early 70s, an Ithaca. It still shoots great! Only 1 thing. I can't shoot anything under 55gr or the bullet will keyhole. Love this round! Many coyotes and groundhogs have fallen to it.

[@GunBlue490]

Check your twist. It may be a very fast one, though that was not common. Standard rate was typically 14 inch for light bullets up to 60 and 63 semi point.

[@fuzzypaws17]

Thanks! I will. If I remember right, way back then only 55gr shells were available. Now I have 3 rifles in 22-250. The Ithaca, Rem 700 and the Kimber Pro Varmint. My favorite cal in a rifle!

[@fuzzypaws17]

Ok, thanks guy!

[@uratrick]

Thank you so much for your time and and this post.

[@mwmcbroom]

I bought a .22-250 bolt gun, built by a maker who I don't even recall anymore, about 25 years ago. My rifle is comprised of a military Mauser action (most likely a K98) with an adjustable trigger that can be dialed all the way down to so light a pull that if I think at it real hard it will fire, a heavy barrel, and a synthetic stock. I responded to a small ad in Shotgun News and paid about $250 (wholesale) for this rifle back in about 1993. The maker didn't even stamp or engrave their name into the gun anywhere, and I've just forgotten over the years who it was that made it. But I tell you what, they did a great job. I've only punched holes in paper targets with this gun, but I've put it through a very thorough selection of bullet weights and powder types and arrived at one particular handload that provided a rather amazing result. With this particular handload, I can cover a five-shot group (shot at 100 yards) with a dime. That's 1/2 MOA. So yeah, I agree -- the .22-250 is an inherently accurate cartridge. There's nothing about my rifle that would suggest it received any sort of optimizations or improvements to make it more accurate than any other .22-250 rifle. But it will consistently shoot one-half MOA groups, which is plenty good enough for me.

[@irie1951]

Do you or will you have any videos on shotgun basics and whatever you can contribute on Shotguns? All of your material is very valuable to the firearm community. Thanks so much for your great contributions.

[@Hollywood41642]

Got a 1941 mod 70 win in 22 varminter cal with a J.E.Gibby heavy barrel 1-14 twist..

[@EdWilsonPhoto]

great vid if you cant sleep..sure cure for insomnia

[@409rommel]

Another great video. Been shooting the 22-250 in a Remington 700 BDL, bull barrel since 1986

[@Joetrout]

My 22-250 with barnes tsx bullets is all i use for deer now. Puts them away like dynamite blew inside them!

[@shanevonharten3100]

Thats why i shoot them in the head, whats the point of a super accurate rifle if you aren't going to use it to advantage.

[@adamburns2452]

Wondering if you was on the old go go varmint board? did so many half inch groups with my 22-250's at 200 yards. h-380 with custom bullets or just the green box 52 grainers always worked well

[@blujazzfly]

Thank You sir !,...the information you share here,....is "always" a boon of information to me....and i just wanted to "Thank You for your service". I have made Final decisions, based on the information you present in your videos....Keep up the good work !

[@Anschutz270]

Always have wanted to build a 22-250 with a 8 twist barrel shooting 75-80gr match bullets to see how it would do as a mid-range prone gun.

[@fuzzypaws17]

In addition last year I found an older Rem 700BDL, laminated wood/ebony stock, in 100% perfect condition from an estate sale in 22-250. I installed the new Timney Elite trigger and now u can ask for a better gun!

[@BonaWolf]

Thanks for explaining the impact of repeated firing on barrel deterioration and what happens. Around 27 minutes of the video.

[@bullseyedixon5660]

super data presentation. love my remington 788 thanks

[@FATL0L0]

This was the 1st of your video's I watch but I just had to come back too it . Keep up the grate work!!!

[@TheCraigy83]

we might share dna 😆

[@jackdundon2261]

I have a 1966 rem 700 in 22-250, a ruger #1 again 22-250, BOTH 3.5X10X50 vx3 leupold. AND a savage axis, (inherited it from my late cousin-- cheep norinco scope still on it) That damn cheep axis outshoots them (triggers are too stiff on the high end rifles). My brother's ruger Hawkeye 243, with thr varmageddon 55 grain, is incredibly accurate, and that bullet basically turns the 243 INTO a 22-250. (So I bought a 220 swift).

[@jeff0nyschuk670]

I just bought a 22-250 in Savage 110 put a Bushnell 4x12 scope on..Shoots very well, 1" group at a100yards,

[@USVIETNAMVET-]

A big help; thank you Sir. Buying first 22-250

[@Loiczzr]

Had a rem 700 sps varmint in 22-250 was a great shooter up to 600 yards. Easy to reload for, i used varget and 62 gr bullet (nosler or vmax) i was limited by the twist rate that remington put in their barrel... My rifle liked hot rounds for some reasons. After a bit over 5k rds my barrel started to not be happy...lol i got the barrel changed but to a 6.5 creedmor, better trigger and blue printed. Had on it an H&S precision stock (great stock for the price) I do miss the 22-250, one day I'll get another one !

[@Mackan134]

I hit a Dove at 150-170 meters with my Sako Vixen in 222 Rem with a Nosler bst 50gr. We found a wing and no body, that´s why i don´t upgrade the speed of the 224 round. Bullet velocity at that range was about 760m/sec. If you hunt bigger game there could be a reason :)

[@adamcuneo7189]

From what I read, the .250 Savage was created by Charles Newton. I also read that the .250 Savage was the parent case for the .300 Savage. You would think that the .30-06 would be the parent case for the .300 Savage, since they were looking for .30-06 ballistics in a shorter case.

[@alanmeyers3957]

The government likes to be different.

[@fuzzypaws17]

Great video! I never shoot more than 10 rounds at a time over 45 min and always clean the rifle after each session...

[@gunsguitarsandgambling3614]

This question will probably show my ignorance, but I'm ok with that. I watched your 243 video too. What does the 22-250 do that the 243 won't do?

[@dudeoutdoors6441]

I'm very interested in the answer here as well! I also, don't mind showing my ignorance. Lol. I've seen some 55 and 58 grain bullets around and just over 4000 fps in .243. I think maybe they are barrel burners? Dunno....243 is already a hot rod. But yes, thank you for posing my question better than I could have. Lol.

[@highplainsdrifter9631]

243 probably costs just a bit more to shoot and reload for. Slightly more recoil than the 22-250. The 22-250 is the more accurate of the two, although the 243 is very accurate in its own right. I just consider the 22-250 to be super accurate. Accuracy on a different level. The 243 is a great cartridge, but honestly I'm more of a quarter bore fan vs the 6mm cartridges. 257 Roberts is one of my favorites.

[@davidlee50]

For a scope. Question Fixed or Variable? Any good scope to save for? I want to shoot at 200yd or less.