My new LRPV 22-250 9" twist

[Ranger3]

Well I just got my new Model 12 LRPV 22-250 9" twist to the range for the first time yesterday.

I did my 20 shot break in using some very accurate loads from my other 22-250's to do the break in and sight in. The gun didn't like them too well so I was concerned.

I then shot 5 different development loads and only one made the .5 MOA which was a 75 gr HPBT Hornady. The 75 Amax's didn't do so well but one was under 1
inch MOA but the rest were much bigger. I did have one load with 75 AMAX that I will retry that was 5 shots but I can only find 3 holes with 2 holes touching to make a ragged hole. I'm using Lapua brass 210M primers and H4350 powder. I will work up some more loads but wondering if anyone has any suggestions for powder or bullets that they have had particular success with.

[jhelmuth]

Why not try the 69gr SMKs? Technically, the 75gr AMax is a 1:8 twist bullet. I know some folks are going to chime in that the 75gr AMax can be shot stabil in a 1:9" twist barrel. I think you're seeing that the 75gr AMax is NOT the right bullet for your 1:9. Otherwise sounds like you're right on track for a great rifle!

[Ranger3]

Thanks for the response.

Actually I know some folks shooting the 75 AMAX in a 223 9 inch twist. Hornady folks told me that it should stabilize in a 9" 22-250 but it depended on the individual rifle. I will also try the 69 SMk's and Barnes 69 grainers.

[jhelmuth]

Thanks for the response.

Actually I know some folks shooting the 75 AMAX in a 223 9 inch twist. Hornady folks told me that it should stabilize in a 9" 22-250 but it depended on the individual rifle. I will also try the 69 SMk's and Barnes 69 grainers.

I know.... this is the way it always seems to go with the factory 1:9 in .223 (people want to shoot the 75gr AMax as it has a killer rep). Maybe the best thing to consider is to look at swapping out that factory barrel with a nice CBI from Jim at NSS... (with the 1:8 twist that is)

[J.Baker]

Why not try the 69gr SMKs? Technically, the 75gr AMax is a 1:8 twist bullet. I know some folks are going to chime in that the 75gr AMax can be shot stabil in a 1:9" twist barrel. I think you're seeing that the 75gr AMax is NOT the right bullet for your 1:9. Otherwise sounds like you're right on track for a great rifle!

The 75gr bullets are a 1:8 twist bullet in a .223, but a 1:9 twist is more than sufficient at higher 22-250 velocities. Been there, done that.

[M.O.A.]

Also try the hornaday 68 gn BTHP and 70 bergers ;-)

[Dennis]

My guns streamlines "Berger 52 gr FB" target bullets, there fast and a lot of fun to shoot, FYI

[Ranger3]

I saw the 70 Bergers and they look interesting. Has anyone tried these and how did they work? I re-reviewed my target and on one of the 75 AMAX loads it would seem 4 shots went into a .375 hole. I originally had thought only two did but now see that there are grease marks that show 3 or more in the hole. I'm disappointed probably mostly because my Tikka Varmint shoots 80 gr AMAX's into one ragged hole in 5 shot groups.

[sharpshooter]

75 gr. Amax's are not what I would call a short range bullet, and thus may not impress you @ 100yds. Try them @ 200 yds and tune your load from there...after all, they are long range bullets. You might want to try a CCI BR-2 primer also.

[Ranger3]

Thanks I will try that. I'm actually working up some new loads now and will try the CCI BR-2 Primers.