savage varminter model 10-1 in 12 twist what to use in it 22-250

acemisser · 08-29-2012, 09:00 AM

I bought this rifle new and for the life of me can not seem to get a good
load worked up...I have tried 55 gr V MAX with some success but done
real good.I have tried 4064 powder with almost zero results..H380
Varget- RL 15-H4895-the list goes on and on..I sent it back to savage
and they sent it back,saying they polished the chamber ?And included
4 empty case's with no letter saying anything..
I have over 600 rounds through this and so farnothing to brag about..

I am thinking of rebarreling it...But not sure yet...I suppose it is possible
the barrel is no good and savage just din't give a ****..

What have some of you found to be the best in you 1 IN 12 TWIST,ONLY

i HAVE not tried anything less then 52 grain bullets....Most target shooting
will be 250 yards...At this distance how much do you think the wind will effect
a lighter bullet...Please feel free to comment...John

**scope eye** · 08-29-2012, 09:48 AM

Hi In every rifle or barrel that I have shot, that was chambered in 22-250 that would be a dozen give or take, I have never seen one not like 40 Vmax's and 40gr of varget, even the 9 twist ones, I currently shoot 42gr of varget and 40 Vmax's with my 14 twist Mcgowen.

Tanks Dean

acemisser · 08-29-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by scope eye

Hi In every rifle or barrel that I have shot, that was chambered in 22-250 that would be a dozen give or take, I have never seen one not like 40 Vmax's and 40gr of varget, even the 9 twist ones, I currently shoot 42gr of varget and 40 Vmax's with my 14 twist Mcgowen.

Tanks Dean

How do you like that Mc gowen ? thinking of getting one...

**scope eye** · 08-29-2012, 10:34 AM

I just took delivery of my 13th one,

Tanks Dean

**jonbearman** · 08-29-2012, 11:12 AM

I will vouch for mcgowen also.I only have a few but they are all shooters.

**scope eye** · 08-29-2012, 12:02 PM

I don't know if it's the way they machine the chambers or what, I do know that unlike any other barrel maker I can load way over recommended max and still show no signs of pressure, it makes for nasty rounds.

Tanks Dean

**CharlieNC** · 08-29-2012, 12:08 PM

My factory barrel likes H4350 and was easy to find a good load. Despite covering a wide range I could not get H380 to shoot very well either, plus the pressures are high well within the recommended loads. With 55gr Vmax the H4350 has given 1/2" groups at 200yd.