22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

#2
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

I think its a poor choice. Barrel life isn't very long on .22-250.

You'd be better off, I'd think, to shoot .223 Rem with a fast twist that would qualify you for F-T/R if you're wanting to attempt to keep cost down. In F-T/R, you'll be at a more level playing field. The .22-250 isn't going to stack up well to 6mm, 6.5mm, and 7mm competition in F-Open.

ETA:

Choosing to "save" on components at the expense of barrel life often leads to more cost per shot, when you factory in the price of a new barrel and associated gunsmithing. Honestly, the .308 Win is one of the cheapest rounds out there to shoot.
 
#4
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

It wouldn't be a bad choice except for barrel life.

I'd try for the 75-80 grain bullets myself. The speeds a 22-250 would be sending those might work with a 9 twist. If not there are always the 68's-70's.
 
#6
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

Its not uncommon for a .308 to run 5-10k rounds before going toast.

Its not uncommon for a 6.5 to go 3-4k rounds.

.22-250s with slow twists last 2k if that from what I've seen. The faster twist with heavier bullets will go even faster. I can't give you an exact count because I've never toasted a fast-twist 22-250.

Consider the cost of a new barrel is $350 dollars. The cost of smithing for a barrel job is $200-300. Consider you could have $600 invested easily. Then consider what price per round for barrel life is if your barrel lasts 1500 rounds and again if its 10000 rounds.

Now subtract the components cost. As you can see, saving money isn't going to happen by reducing your charge weight a five or six grains and shooting bullets that are $0.10 each cheaper.
 
#7
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

I still fail to believe it unless I see it..Plus I can change my own barrel if need be...Sounds like your talking about banging away all day with no cool down period at all...So just how many rounds are you guys talking about in say an hour or so...Most shoots are timed I thought...I need more prove about this befor I believe it..
 
#8
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: havefaith</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need more prove about this befor I believe it.. </div></div>

We wouldn't make this up...Google "fast twist 22-250 barrel life" and you can find all the proof you might need.

Bottom line is 500-2000rnds, maybe more depending on how hot you load and what your accuracy requirements are.
 
#9
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: havefaith</div><div class="ubbcode-body">WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT BARREL LIFE...what are you
meaning to say? Like 500 rounds or so...I need more information on this..So please explain... </div></div>

If I were to guess maybe 1500-2000 rounds average.

Also if you are sold on 22-250 there are a few alternatives to add to barrel life.

1.Slow the velocity down to a mild to medium lower pressure load.

2.Use a slower burn rate powder that is still appropriate but being careful to watch extreme spreads.

3.Get the barrel Melonited.

I'm currently doing this in my 6x47L except I have a medium load. I have almost 2000 rounds through it with very little throat erosion and it still shoots excellent. The last barrel was burned out at 1500 rounds with a hot load and R-17.
 
#10
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

that is a great idea, go for it but buy a couple barrels at the same time and when you are tired of getting beat by 6MM BR at 600 yds matches you'll know what to do.
cheers.
 
#13
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that is a great idea, go for it but buy a couple barrels at the same time and when you are tired of getting beat by 6MM BR at 600 yds matches you'll know what to do.
cheers. </div></div>

Aint no 600 yard shoot round here...so i could care less about the 6mmBR
 
#14
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: havefaith</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that is a great idea, go for it but buy a couple barrels at the same time and when you are tired of getting beat by 6MM BR at 600 yds matches you'll know what to do.
cheers. </div></div>

Aint no 600 yard shoot round here...so i could care less about the 6mmBR </div></div>

Then why a .22-250 over a .223?
 
#15
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

I appreciate all the comments and wise cracks..lmbo....After a call to Hodgons and Sierra,,,I decided I am going to go with the 22-250 with a 9 twist anyway...After a break in period,I will be shooting it in f class to see the results...Both places told me not to get to concerned with what you hear or read...So I am going for it.Now big deal..If it works,all well and good..If not.still I had a good time with it...

So I will be posting my results along with the number of shots..
I checked my load book and see I have over 3000 in the varmint weight barrel todate..And that has been pretty damn hot...But then again I clean it often which gets all the primer crud out of there.That stuff is very abrasive...So all I can say is GOOD LUCK to me.....
 
#16
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After a call to Hodgons and Sierra,,,I decided I am going to go with the 22-250 with a 9 twist anyway</div></div>
Good move. Get what you want. No barrels last forever and it's only money. I've got both a .22-250 and a .223 Rem. I shoot the .223 more, but I've got a soft spot for that .22-250. It's a tack driver, and with Ramshot Big Game and a 52 Grain Nosler HPBT, those bullets scream out of there.
 
#19
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

A 22-250 shooting 75gr a-max's is simply amazing at distance! But, you said you're not shooting at distance...so that factor is gone.

Don't get me wrong, I love the 22-250! But it's like pickup trucks and sport bikes...everything has it's place and it's ideal use. There is a reason you rarely, if ever, see 22-250s competing on the line. Many benchrest guys have tried over the years to get them up to competition level, but the juice just isn't worth the squeeze. 6mm bullets are a FEW dollars more with higher BCs, uses less powder, less recoil, easy to load for, and SCARY ACCURATE! Only downside is initial brass cost, but it's long lasting. Or hell, like tylerwo2 said, a .223 shooting 75gr or heavier. Even less recoil, powder, and cost, yet with same BCs.

These aren't smart ass comments, it's guys trying to help you make a better decision. I'm all for doing what you want, everyone likes to be unique. But why ask the guys here just to ignore their advice? When it comes to varmints...forget everything else, take the 250. But competition...there are much better choices.
 
#20
Re: 22-250 with bull barrel 1 in 9

I have Winchester action with a Bartlein 1-9 screwed onto it chambered in 22-250. As of now I have a little over 1000 rounds through the tube. I haven't seen a drop off in accuracy yet. I am pushing the 75 AMAX through it and it hammers. Love this gun. Deadly on varmints, and bucks the wind quite well.

Get what you want, and have fun.
 
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