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Came across one today for what seems like a good price. Stocks are satin, not the usual gloss, and rather plain. Still, may be into it for under $500.

Google said 14 twist. Anyone shoot one? I’d want to use it for deer, hoping something like the 64PP or 62 Gameking may be an option?

That’s a very low price for that gun

Extremely. Check to make sure the stock isn't cracked or there's a barrel issue. Otherwise, its a steal.

I’ve wanted a 1885 for a while. The 22-250 wouldnt of been my first choice, but at the price, I can’t pass. It’s at a $625 ask with an old glossy Burris and Leupold mounts. The wood is plan but in good shape. Metal is in good shape as well.
Didn’t bore scope it. Doesn’t look handled much so hope it’s not trashed.

If I can get maybe $100-150 for the scope, I’ll learn to like the 22-250 just fine. Lol.
Was thinking worst case is get it rebore to 6 or 6.5mm, if possible?

If it's a 1:14 you'll never get anything over 50gr to stabilize.

That’s what I was wondering about. Bunch of “maybes” for 60-64 grain bullets. A lot of GTG for Hornady 55’s.

I guess we’ll see.

I recently bought a Browning 78, 22-250 heavy barrel that I'm going to have re-bored to 250 Savage. Shorten the barrel from 26'' to 22'' and thread it for a can.

MM - BrownChester made a run of low walls 5 or 6 years ago in .22 Hornet, .223 Rem, .22/250 ( And perhaps others... I bought one in Hornet and when they closed them out another in .223 Rem. LGS also had another in .22/250, but it disappeard before I could nail it. They were very plain. According to the BBGV, they were made from 2003-2006, so I guess it was longer ago than I thought. The .223 remains N.I.B. The Hornet is presently getting bored to .32/20. ( I have other hornets...) I had intended to rebore the .223 to 6mmx47 (on the .222 mag. case) but decided that I really don't need any more projects... Besides, I have a Ruger #1 in 6x45... GH

You can probably get away with 55's in that 1-14" twist. It's all about bullet length not weight anyway. One advantage is it's a .22-250 and as such can pour more velocity into it that'll slightly overcome a deficiency in twist.

Time to dig out the formula that'll tell you if a certain length jacketed bullet at X velocity will stabilize in a 14" twist or not. That, or grab some some heavier bullets and try them.

Funny how the .22-250 made its reputation with slow-ish twists from the mid-1930's and kept it for about 60 or 70 years right up until fast twists and heavy bullets became a "necessity", and now it kind of sucks. I don't get it.

Who is going to do the re-bore?

I'd like to find one cheap and make it into a 22 K Hornet.

I’d of taken a Hornet over the 22-250. Never have had a Hornet before and it just seems like a sweet little round.

I drove down and picked up the rifle today. It’s a sweet little gun. Looks un fired. Came with original box and papers.

OSU put the 250 Savage idea in my head. Already emailed Oregunsmithing about a rebore. 😁 will definitely shoot it as a is for a bit. Provided I can find ammo or components.

Hornady 55gr spire points without the cannelure have a good rep as deer bullets. Saw one go stem to stern on a PA doe at about 100 yards, from a .22/250 btw. They should spin just fine.

Many younger (and some older) shooters simply refuse to consider that there are uses for which “antique” stuff like slow twist rifles and SFP scopes are perfectly satisfactory, and even preferred. Fast-twist .22/250s will remain scarce because ammo for them isn’t commonly made, if at all, and also because some varmint bullets can’t take the spin at high velocity. If I wanted a fast-mover .22, I’d probably opt for a Creedmoor, but would have a tough time passing a deal like this one.

Shhh! Don’t get gnoahhh started on that subject!

Lol. Too late!
If I shot varmints or lived where a 22 CF was legal for deer, I’d not consider changing it. May not anyways. I’ll see if I can find some Hornady 55’s and maybe some Sierra semi point 63’s.

Don't believe this crap about not shooting anything more than 50 gr. bullets.. I have shot the .22-250 since before it became a factory round.. All 1-14 twists.. I have used thousands of 55gr. bullets both Horn. and Sierra .. Plus 63 gr Sierra and 64 gr. WW... The 55 Horn is okay for deer.. Some of the Montana guys have shot black bear with it... I have shot many head of deer and antelope with this caliber... It is not my first choice for big bucks, but some have fallen to it.. I prefer more caliber and more bullet wt. for general hunting.. Look at some of the stories of well hit deer and elk running off even though hit perfectly.. They were recovered but the next day.. Your choice.. I have never had it happen with the .22-250 or swift... Buy it and enjoy...

Nice snag mooner! 👍