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Thinking of loading my 22-250 for deer, it's a ruger 77mk2 stainless, laminate stock
Not sure on twist rate off hand.
What bullet would you recommend for deer?

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Also may use for antelope as well

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It would be a 1 in 14 twist but as mentioned the 55 gr. Hornady works well and most will also shoot the 63 gr. Sierra SMP.
Both bullets will do what you want without going to super premiums like the mono metals, which probably wont stabilize in your rifle anyway. smile


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I'd try the 60gr. Hornady SP or the Barnes 53gr. TSX.





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Oops...Dave has a point...Ive had the 53TSX stabilize well in three different 1 in 14s....


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The 53 TSX shoots well in my Ruger .22-250 so yeah it should be the ticket for deer.


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I shoot the 53 Barnes in my 220 Swift. It has a 1 in 14 twist. Quite accurate.

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Give the 60 grain Partition a shot. It's right there at the ragged edge of stability in the 77 with its 14 twist. The Barnes 53 TSX and 50 TTSX will probably work as well. I wouldn't use standard construction bullets for chest shots at 22-250 velocities.


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With my 8 twist Shilen Match barrel, I have a lot of options.

This gun really likes 80 gr. VLD's, does well with a host of other bullets.

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If not chest shots, where else?

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Originally Posted by southtexas
If not chest shots, where else?

Crunching bones, messing up shoulders, etc.

Us Cajuns are more protective of the meat... smile

We eats these critters... cool

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I have seen or have used on varying big game, including deer...

Horn 55 sp.

Nosler 60 pt

Rem 55 sp

Threw the slats, in the nogg'n, snap the neck.

Shot placement key folks grin


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Fed/Rem/Win 55 grain SP factory ammo works good if you pick your shots and don't feel that it is necessary to break bone in order to anchor a deer.

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Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
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If not chest shots, where else?

Crunching bones, messing up shoulders, etc.

Us Cajuns are more protective of the meat... smile

We eats these critters... cool

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Ok, my bad. Poorly worded question. Paul l said he wouldn't use standard Bullets for chest shots. So does that mean he wouldn't use them at all? Seems to me, if one were to use "standard Bullets" for deer at 22-250 velocities, that broadside, thru the ribs would be the preferred placement. Just curious.

And DF, having lived in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, I comprendo Cajuns love for meat! grin

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Only 2 bullets that immediately come to mind, 53 TSX and 55 TBBC.....

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Originally Posted by southtexas
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If not chest shots, where else?

Crunching bones, messing up shoulders, etc.

Us Cajuns are more protective of the meat... smile

We eats these critters... cool

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Ok, my bad. Poorly worded question. Paul l said he wouldn't use standard Bullets for chest shots. So does that mean he wouldn't use them at all? Seems to me, if one were to use "standard Bullets" for deer at 22-250 velocities, that broadside, thru the ribs would be the preferred placement. Just curious.

And DF, having lived in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, I comprendo Cajuns love for meat! grin

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If your barrel will stabalize the 60 partition, by all means. If not the 50 -53 gr monometals will poke a decent hole, probably two.


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Originally Posted by southtexas
If not chest shots, where else?


I don't do it, but I know quite a few people who swear by neck shots with 22 centerfires.

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Originally Posted by southtexas
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Originally Posted by southtexas
If not chest shots, where else?

Crunching bones, messing up shoulders, etc.

Us Cajuns are more protective of the meat... smile

We eats these critters... cool

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Ok, my bad. Poorly worded question. Paul l said he wouldn't use standard Bullets for chest shots. So does that mean he wouldn't use them at all? Seems to me, if one were to use "standard Bullets" for deer at 22-250 velocities, that broadside, thru the ribs would be the preferred placement. Just curious.

And DF, having lived in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, I comprendo Cajuns love for meat! grin


If you are the type to take neck shots, I don't think it matters what bullet you use. Where bone may need to be broken to reach the vitals with a 22 centerfire, I want a premium bullet. That's the point I was trying to make with my earlier post.

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