35.5 gr of 4895 with a Sierra 53 gr. flat based hp works good for me. Great load for chucks....Not super hot, but gets the job done and groups great in my M700 Varmint Special.
I tried a BUNCH of different powders and bullets in my 1:12 twist 22-250 and finally tried the above load today. Prior to that, group sizes for 5 shot groups went around 1 to 1.5 inches at 100 yards. I finally dug out the IMR 4895 I bought way back when a pound of it went for $12 and got a 0.5 inch 5 shot group. Here is the load:
Case: Winchester
Primer: WLR
Bullet: Sierra 55 gr. Varminter (this is a soft nosed and not a hollow point bullet)
Powder: 35.5 gr. IMR 4895
COAL: About 2.475 in.
I'll take an accurate load over a hot load any day.
