22-250 twist rate? - The Firearms Forum

Gene Seward · 03-20-2010, 03:01 PM

I have a Savage 22-250 with a 1 in 12 twist. My question is what should the best weight of bullet for that twist, and what should be the heaviest shot with that rate of twist?

Gene Seward · 03-20-2010, 08:12 PM

Those of you who load for the 22-250 with a 1 in 12 twist barrell what is the heaviest bullet you load, and what weight do you find to work best? I have plenty 55 grain Nosler BT in .224 cause that is what I load most for my AR rifles, but don't know if that is going to be too heavy. Thanks as always and I hope you all have a great weekend. Looks like cold and rain here.

TRAP55 · 03-20-2010, 08:12 PM

45-55 with 52 probably having the best results.

Gene Seward · 03-20-2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks Trap I think I will try some 55 Nosler BT first since I have plenty on hand.

The_Rifleman · 03-20-2010, 10:52 PM

LDBennett enlightened me about the Greenhill formula a week or so ago. I then found a free online Greenhill formula calculator

Calculate barrel twist rates. FREE!

JLA · 03-21-2010, 12:39 AM

heres another barrel twist calculator link. I use this one alot...http://kwk.us/twist.html

JLA · 03-21-2010, 12:40 AM

punch the figures for the bullet into this link and see if the twist requirement exceeds your barrels twist rate. http://kwk.us/twist.html

Gene Seward · 03-21-2010, 02:16 PM

Thanks everyone I now have some new favorites.

03-20-2010, 03:01 PM	#1
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	22-250 twist rate? I have a Savage 22-250 with a 1 in 12 twist. My question is what should the best weight of bullet for that twist, and what should be the heaviest shot with that rate of twist? -->

03-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#2
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	22-250? Those of you who load for the 22-250 with a 1 in 12 twist barrell what is the heaviest bullet you load, and what weight do you find to work best? I have plenty 55 grain Nosler BT in .224 cause that is what I load most for my AR rifles, but don't know if that is going to be too heavy. Thanks as always and I hope you all have a great weekend. Looks like cold and rain here.

03-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: 22-250 twist rate? 45-55 with 52 probably having the best results. __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

03-20-2010, 08:13 PM	#4
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	Re: 22-250 twist rate? Thanks Trap I think I will try some 55 Nosler BT first since I have plenty on hand.

03-20-2010, 10:52 PM	#5
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	Re: 22-250 twist rate? LDBennett enlightened me about the Greenhill formula a week or so ago. I then found a free online Greenhill formula calculator Calculate barrel twist rates. FREE! __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said.

03-21-2010, 12:39 AM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: 22-250 twist rate? heres another barrel twist calculator link. I use this one alot...http://kwk.us/twist.html __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-21-2010, 12:40 AM	#7
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: 22-250? punch the figures for the bullet into this link and see if the twist requirement exceeds your barrels twist rate. http://kwk.us/twist.html __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-21-2010, 02:16 PM	#8
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	Re: 22-250 twist rate? Thanks everyone I now have some new favorites.