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savage83
04-25-2016, 07:15 PM
so ive decided to do cheap axis build in 22-250 Ackley. ordered a 28 inch bull barrel with target crown from apache. going t put it on a boyds pro varmiter stock. thinking about a millet lrs scope. ive heard people some say this scope is good and some say not so good. I wanna keep this in the 11 to 1200 price range.
Rosco
04-25-2016, 07:33 PM
Done a few "budget builds" as well, and you should be able to keep it around $1000.00 I would think. May I suggest skipping the Millet and going with a 4-14x Primary Arms FFP or since I see you are getting a 28'' barrel and I assume maybe? using this for PDOG/Varmint Hunting at distance, try a BSA 6-24x from Midway.

Good luck and keep us updated.
savage83
04-25-2016, 07:53 PM
Done a few "budget builds" as well, and you should be able to keep it around $1000.00 I would think. May I suggest skipping the Millet and going with a 4-14x Primary Arms FFP or since I see you are getting a 28'' barrel and I assume maybe? using this for PDOG/Varmint Hunting at distance, try a BSA 6-24x from Midway.

Good luck and keep us updated.

Yes sir its gonna be a varmint rifle. What objective lense do you recommend
Rosco
04-25-2016, 08:06 PM
It's not really about Obj lens size, but the intended purpose of the scope. For instance, if you were just doing some medium to long range shooting at IPSC type paper/steel say 500-1000 I would suggest the Primary Arms. For Pdogging something with a little more power since they can get rather small at say 400-500 yards, this isn't to say that the PA Scope wouldn't work just fine because it would. I was just suggesting a few scopes, one FFP the other SFP, that would keep you within budget.
savage83
04-25-2016, 08:24 PM
I found a 6-24 bsa on midway for 150. Its the tactical series.
Rosco
04-25-2016, 09:19 PM
That's probably it. Now go get Strelok Pro for your phone .
savage83
04-25-2016, 09:25 PM
That's probably it. Now go get Strelok Pro for your phone .

Lol i got it earlier. Now to figure out how to use it.
scooterf79
04-26-2016, 02:36 AM
That's probably it. Now go get Strelok Pro for your phone .
What he said! I dont have pro, not sure why lol. Rosco and I both used it at the 1000yd range at Rockcastle....it was spot on for both of us!
Scooter
savage83
04-26-2016, 09:58 AM
Do you think this barrel would shoot 69 grain smk's?
Rosco
04-26-2016, 11:49 AM
Would need to know the twist rate
savage83
04-26-2016, 11:53 AM
Would need to know the twist rate 12 twist.
scooterf79
04-26-2016, 02:13 PM
Im gonna guess probably not, seems like it might be a bit of a slow twist for that one. You could try and see....
Scooter
savage83
04-26-2016, 02:40 PM
Ill stick to the 50 to 55 grain bullets. I really like the v max. Ive been ready that the ai needs a slower burning powder is there any truth to this?
scooterf79
04-26-2016, 02:48 PM
I love the vmax...my favorite varmint bullet. They come in 60gr too. As far as a slower burning powder....maybe just a touch but your case capacity isnt greatly different than the standard case(just a few percent)...so the same powders should work just fine. Example...my 22-250 loves IMR4064. Ive got a 220 swift barrel(I havent put on yet)...which is about the same capacity as the 22-250AI, and from what Ive been reading IMR4064 is good in it as well.
Scooter
savage83
04-26-2016, 04:48 PM
I love the vmax...my favorite varmint bullet. They come in 60gr too. As far as a slower burning powder....maybe just a touch but your case capacity isnt greatly different than the standard case(just a few percent)...so the same powders should work just fine. Example...my 22-250 loves IMR4064. Ive got a 220 swift barrel(I havent put on yet)...which is about the same capacity as the 22-250AI, and from what Ive been reading IMR4064 is good in it as well.
Scooter

Can you use 220 swift data?
scooterf79
04-26-2016, 04:53 PM
I dunno that I would do that, especially since 250AI data isnt hard to come by. Several of the powder manufacturers list data online for it.
Heres Noslers data http://www.nosler.com/nosler-load-data/22-250-remington-ackley-imp/ I just happened to be on the site looking for some stuff.
Scooter
savage83
04-26-2016, 08:59 PM
Those 35 and 40 grains are moving
Bunky-Shooter
05-01-2016, 08:59 AM
For a budget build the Midway BSA tactical would be a good way to go. In my family I have one on a 243 and my son has one on his 30-06.. There has been at least 1000 rounds shot with them and they still hold zero and track well. Clarity is good up to 20 power then it gets a bit fuzzy.. Plenty enough scope to get you out to 500 to 600 yards.