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What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer #17551341 08/26/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana My Lilja 1-7 twist Montana dupe should be done in a couple weeks so looking to use it on antelope and deer this year possibly. What bullet would you try first? It will be a 22-250 AI as I already have brass and dies for that cartridge and other rifles so chambered with slower twist barrels. Under 400 yds Thanks I have 80 and 88 ELD-M 75 grain Swift 75 Hornady HPBT 63 and 75? Hammer 90 Sierra Not opposed to buying others if I can find them Last edited by 6MMWASP; 08/26/22.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551352 08/26/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA The 77 TMK from Sierra is an instant sorta killer. Probably won’t exit but man stuff hates them. The 62 TTSX is good too if you wanna drill bones and like thru and thrus. Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551376 08/26/22 Joined: May 2017 Posts: 138 B BrowningGuy88 Campfire Member BrowningGuy88 Campfire Member B Joined: May 2017 Posts: 138 I can’t see either of those ELD-M not working just fine. The Hammers have an excellent reputation as well.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer beretzs #17551383 08/26/22 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born Originally Posted by beretzs The 77 TMK from Sierra is an instant sorta killer. Probably won’t exit but man stuff hates them. The 62 TTSX is good too if you wanna drill bones and like thru and thrus. I love how sleek that 77 is and it passes the FBI's penetration tests. I'm running the 77 SMK OTM in my 22-20 and it shoots great. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551390 08/26/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,118 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,118 Texas 62 grain TTSX

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551397 08/26/22 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,824 Hollywood irfubar Campfire Ranger irfubar Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,824 Hollywood If the 75 gr Swift will shoot in your gun , that is the one I would go with Originally Posted by Judman PS, if you think Trump is “good” you’re way stupider than I thought! Haha Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551405 08/26/22 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,790 The Palmetto State C cra1948 Campfire Outfitter cra1948 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,790 The Palmetto State My go to .224 deer bullet is the 65 grain SGK, but there are several others I'd like to try. I have to remind myself that, despite all our agonizing over bullet choice, for the most part C&C bullets are more alike than different, as are mono's for that matter. Given that you've got a fast twist and a big boiler room, I'd think about anything from 64 grains on up would work just fine. I think I'd go with the 77 grain SMK, just because I'd like to try it. Mathew 22: 37-39

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer irfubar #17551436 08/26/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA Originally Posted by irfubar If the 75 gr Swift will shoot in your gun , that is the one I would go with That’s a great one, IF it shoots for ya. Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer irfubar #17551444 08/26/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Originally Posted by irfubar If the 75 gr Swift will shoot in your gun , that is the one I would go with If they behave like the .243,.257,.277, and .284 Scorocco's I'd be all in. Fingers crossed.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551491 08/26/22 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,200 Phoenix MikeS Campfire Regular MikeS Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,200 Phoenix You might pm GregW if he doesn't weigh in. I believe he has killed multiple Coues deer with his 22-250 AI. Too close for irons, switching to scope...

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551649 08/26/22 Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 1,102 U UpThePole Campfire Regular UpThePole Campfire Regular U Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 1,102 70 gr TSX. Paranoia strikes deep Into your life it will creep It starts when you're always afraid Step out of line, the man come and take you away

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551905 08/26/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,305 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,305 Durham, CA Can’t say I’d be scared of the 75 eld but the 62 ttsx might be friendlier. 77 LRX would be worth a look as well if you run across any. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551907 08/26/22 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,647 2 270jrk Campfire Regular 270jrk Campfire Regular 2 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,647 We’ve used a 1-7” plain 22-250 on a couple of coues deer with the 77 Tipped Matchking. I’m happy with the performance. It’s not a hot rod load, likely quite a bit slower than the AI can push them though.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17551908 08/26/22 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,647 2 270jrk Campfire Regular 270jrk Campfire Regular 2 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,647 Same gun with a 77LRX worked very well on a mule deer at 450 yards. I wish they’d come back in stock

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer hanco #17552154 08/27/22 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah B boatanchor Campfire Tracker boatanchor Campfire Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah Originally Posted by hanco 62 grain TTSX These bullets absolutely work, I have killed 2 deer with 2 shots with them in a unit were mono's were mandated. they have a horrible B.C. but if the OP is limiting his shots to 400yds....... Of what the OP has on hand I would try the ELD's, my current 22-250AI prefers the Berger 80gr VLD

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17553099 08/27/22 Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1,550 Mid TN K KH1473 Campfire Regular KH1473 Campfire Regular K Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1,550 Mid TN I’ve killed a pile of deer with the 88 eld outta my 22 Creed

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17553124 08/27/22 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,475 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 19,475 MAGA As has been mentioned, the 62 ttsx is a great bullet. Killed multiple mulie and wt bucks, one out around 450 yards with my 22-250. Might have been ai at that time, I rebarreled to saami but getting same velocities. Actually been planning on rescoping mine and dragging it out this winter. I haven't shot it much since moving to the woods lol. Last edited by BillyGoatGruff; 08/27/22. MAGA

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17553141 08/27/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,118 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,118 Texas I load 62 grain Bear claws for my 22-250. They are hell on pigs.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Higginez #17553333 08/27/22 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,058 Glad to be back home in Nevada J JLimbo Campfire Regular JLimbo Campfire Regular J Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,058 Glad to be back home in Nevada Originally Posted by Higginez Can’t say I’d be scared of the 75 eld but the 62 ttsx might be friendlier. 77 LRX would be worth a look as well if you run across any. I've got a box of these to try and coax some sort of stabilization out of either of my 1-8 22-250s at my altitude of 5300' which is iffy at best. Those 77's are long sumbitchs at 1.182 inch. By comparison the 75 eld is 1.113 and the 70 Accubomb is only 0.992.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17553439 08/27/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana I'm still questioning this build as I've seen way too many deer and antelope smashed with 55 grain BT's and Hornady SP's out of 223's and 22-250's to even contemplate that any heavier would kill any faster. I guess I'm just feeding the loonie. Last edited by 6MMWASP; 08/27/22.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17554205 08/27/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA Originally Posted by 6MMWASP I'm still questioning this build as I've seen way too many deer and antelope smashed with 55 grain BT's and Hornady SP's out of 223's and 22-250's to even contemplate that any heavier would kill any faster. I guess I'm just feeding the loonie. It’s a good thing! Still a bigger killer than most suspect. One of our members is doing a Middlestead and planning to use 55 TTSX’s. I’m betting it’ll wallop deer real well. Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17557286 08/28/22 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country I’ve killed Whitetails, pigs and ‘yotes with 75gr Amaxes from a 22-250 at 3200. It was the proverbial lightning bolt. Having a 22GT barrel spun up. Will start with 88gr ELDs in that. John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17557858 08/28/22 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,743 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,743 Southern Oregon USA I have a non AI Ruger 77 Mk 2 in 22.250... I've taken down deer ( blacktails) with a 68 gr and/or 75 gr BTHP Hornady. They worked just fine...the 80 grain A Max is also a damn good bullet for that kind of service.. Don't ask me why, but I think they are more accurate than the 75 grain A Max. "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17558956 08/29/22 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy HAMMER https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Hondo64d #17559253 08/29/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada Originally Posted by Hondo64d I’ve killed Whitetails, pigs and ‘yotes with 75gr Amaxes from a 22-250 at 3200. It was the proverbial lightning bolt. Having a 22GT barrel spun up. Will start with 88gr ELDs in that. John John, What twist did you go with on the .22 GT? I'm thinking 6.5T 5R 0.219"-bore for my next .223 that'll shoot 88s.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17559764 08/29/22 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,202 cooperfan Campfire Regular cooperfan Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,202 I would also run hammers

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Hondo64d #17560312 08/29/22 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born Originally Posted by Hondo64d I’ve killed Whitetails, pigs and ‘yotes with 75gr Amaxes from a 22-250 at 3200. It was the proverbial lightning bolt. Having a 22GT barrel spun up. Will start with 88gr ELDs in that. John Should be a bad azzed rifle right there. I have a lot more respect for the .22 cal, since shooting it out past 600. Was shooting some 69gr SMK out of one of my new AR uppers just a little while ago and that thing is boringly accurate at 400 yards. I need to take my new Tikka 1 in 8 22-250 out more often. Waiting for the range to be extended to 1,000 yards here locally, then I'll start wearing out some barrels. Been shooting with some guys running 6GT's and those things are lightning bolts, if there ever was one. That 22GT probably in the same boat. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17560359 08/29/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,759 Central, Texas L LBP Campfire Outfitter LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,759 Central, Texas I would use some 75 gr Gold Dots if you could find some. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Jordan Smith #17560383 08/29/22 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country Originally Posted by Jordan Smith Originally Posted by Hondo64d I’ve killed Whitetails, pigs and ‘yotes with 75gr Amaxes from a 22-250 at 3200. It was the proverbial lightning bolt. Having a 22GT barrel spun up. Will start with 88gr ELDs in that. John John, What twist did you go with on the .22 GT? I'm thinking 6.5T 5R 0.219"-bore for my next .223 that'll shoot 88s. Went with a 7” twist .219 bore. Couldn’t find a Bartlein, Krieger, or Brux anywhere so went with an Osprey Barrel Works from Patriot Valley. Pretty new, but seem to be establishing a good reputation. I have read so much about the 88gr ELDs grenading in flight that I considered a slower twist but then you have marginal stabilization. I’m going 20” barrel to make things a little handier with a can, so should be looking at 3000 to 3100 fps. Hopefully the RPMs will be low enough to let things hold together. John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer bsa1917hunter #17560399 08/29/22 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by Hondo64d I’ve killed Whitetails, pigs and ‘yotes with 75gr Amaxes from a 22-250 at 3200. It was the proverbial lightning bolt. Having a 22GT barrel spun up. Will start with 88gr ELDs in that. John Should be a bad azzed rifle right there. I have a lot more respect for the .22 cal, since shooting it out past 600. Was shooting some 69gr SMK out of one of my new AR uppers just a little while ago and that thing is boringly accurate at 400 yards. I need to take my new Tikka 1 in 8 22-250 out more often. Waiting for the range to be extended to 1,000 yards here locally, then I'll start wearing out some barrels. Been shooting with some guys running 6GT's and those things are lightning bolts, if there ever was one. That 22GT probably in the same boat. Considered the .22 Creedmoor but barrel life is reported to be pretty short. Sounds like guys are getting a little more life out of the .22GT without much loss in performance. My best load in my 8” twist 22-250 Criterion barrel was R15 pushing 75gr Amaxes to 3200. The numbers said my 6.5x47 should have been better in the wind, but if it was, I couldn’t tell it. With that 22-250, I shot more than one 3” five shot group at 700 yards. I think that was the easiest rifle to hit with I have ever shot. John Last edited by Hondo64d; 08/29/22. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17560648 08/29/22 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,841 Grand Rapids, Mi S salmonhead Campfire Regular salmonhead Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,841 Grand Rapids, Mi 75 grain swift scirocco Salmonhead

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Hondo64d #17560815 08/30/22 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada Originally Posted by Hondo64d I have read so much about the 88gr ELDs grenading in flight that I considered a slower twist but then you have marginal stabilization. I’m going 20” barrel to make things a little handier with a can, so should be looking at 3000 to 3100 fps. Hopefully the RPMs will be low enough to let things hold together. John From what I’ve seen, going to a 0.219” bore seems to solve that issue for most folks.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Hondo64d #17560863 08/30/22 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born Originally Posted by Hondo64d Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by Hondo64d I’ve killed Whitetails, pigs and ‘yotes with 75gr Amaxes from a 22-250 at 3200. It was the proverbial lightning bolt. Having a 22GT barrel spun up. Will start with 88gr ELDs in that. John Should be a bad azzed rifle right there. I have a lot more respect for the .22 cal, since shooting it out past 600. Was shooting some 69gr SMK out of one of my new AR uppers just a little while ago and that thing is boringly accurate at 400 yards. I need to take my new Tikka 1 in 8 22-250 out more often. Waiting for the range to be extended to 1,000 yards here locally, then I'll start wearing out some barrels. Been shooting with some guys running 6GT's and those things are lightning bolts, if there ever was one. That 22GT probably in the same boat. Considered the .22 Creedmoor but barrel life is reported to be pretty short. Sounds like guys are getting a little more life out of the .22GT without much loss in performance. My best load in my 8” twist 22-250 Criterion barrel was R15 pushing 75gr Amaxes to 3200. The numbers said my 6.5x47 should have been better in the wind, but if it was, I couldn’t tell it. With that 22-250, I shot more than one 3” five shot group at 700 yards. I think that was the easiest rifle to hit with I have ever shot. John I believe it man. I've seen the same crap with my creedmoor vs my 22-250 at 600 yards. Hard to explain why the 22 cals shoot like that. Good choice on the gt. I look forward to hearing more about it. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17561188 08/30/22 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country I killed lots of stuff near and far with that cartridge and an 80 grain Berger VLD. Worked well. - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17565276 08/31/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Thanks for all the suggestions. I have some of most of the bullets suggested and my barrel is supposed to be done pretty soon. Thanks to many on here for bullets to test. If I shoot all of these it will be time for a new Lilja Last edited by 6MMWASP; 08/31/22.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17566465 08/31/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN I’ve had the same barrel ordered a few months and hope it is finished soon too. Mine will be kid brother though and chambered for 223. The 75 amax has done great for us in 223 223AI and 22-250AI. I’ll use it since we have so many but I will still try the 88’s. Especially with the bigger 22 chamberings. I look forward to your report.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17566888 08/31/22 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 603 C chamois Campfire Regular chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 603 Originally Posted by 6MMWASP ... If I shoot all of these it will be time for a new Lilja ... The truth is there are many good choices that will work, which is great! To add one more to your picture, mine would be the 77gr TMK Sierra.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17566889 08/31/22 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Thanks for all the suggestions. I have some of most of the bullets suggested and my barrel is supposed to be done pretty soon. Thanks to many on here for bullets to test. If I shoot all of these it will be time for a new Lilja Those Berger hybrids look like good bullets. I'm curious to see how your rifle shoots when you get it. Keep us posted.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17566974 09/01/22 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,729 North Carolina C colodog Campfire Tracker colodog Campfire Tracker C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,729 North Carolina Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by irfubar If the 75 gr Swift will shoot in your gun , that is the one I would go with If they behave like the .243,.257,.277, and .284 Scorocco's I'd be all in. Fingers crossed. That would be my first choice as well. "Camping places fix themselves in your mind as if you had spent long periods of your life in them. You will remember a curve of your wagon track in the grass of the plain like the features of a friend." Isak Dinesen

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17570828 09/02/22 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington I’ve killed several critters, whitetail, Muleys, Blacktail, antelope and finished a shot to fuuck coues buck with 75 eld’s in my 22 cm, worked well. 😎 great combo speed/bc. 👊🏻 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17570927 09/02/22 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,528 central texas T tx270 Campfire Regular tx270 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,528 central texas I've killed a bunch of critters up to 250 lb hogs with the 70 gr Accubond, excellent performance every time. Damn accurate too.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer beretzs #17578146 09/05/22 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,743 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,743 Southern Oregon USA Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by 6MMWASP I'm still questioning this build as I've seen way too many deer and antelope smashed with 55 grain BT's and Hornady SP's out of 223's and 22-250's to even contemplate that any heavier would kill any faster. I guess I'm just feeding the loonie. It’s a good thing! Still a bigger killer than most suspect. One of our members is doing a Middlestead and planning to use 55 TTSX’s. I’m betting it’ll wallop deer real well. Took a buck with that bullet out of a 22.250, hit in the chest and it came out on the rear hip, at about 200 yds... Deer collapsed like it had been unplugged... "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17594724 09/11/22 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska The 88 ELD at 3200fps+,is simply fhuqking wicked. 90 Beer Cans rate a thunk too. Hint................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17643032 09/27/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana I got the rifle today. I'll start with 75 grain Hornady HPBT because I have quite a few of them and it will give me a little info on where to go with powder charges. Starting with H414 and Superformance because I have a lot of that too. Once I get an idea on what charge weights should be I'll test 4350 and RL 17. I have shot 4 rounds off of the front porch and the new Lilja is cleaning up pretty easy. Last edited by 6MMWASP; 09/28/22.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17644915 09/28/22 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy This https://hammerbullets.com/product/224-cal-73g-absolute-hammer/ https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17644960 09/28/22 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,882 Oklahoma O OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,882 Oklahoma Fotis, where are you getting load data for the Hammer bullets? There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17645123 09/28/22 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Basically very close to TTSX data for most hammers. Start lower. For the Absolute hammers--due to very very small bearing surface you must go down a power burning rate or two in order to get the velocities they are able to achieve. Think 30-06 that launches bullets at 300 Win velocities. Also https://www.longrangehunting.com/attachments/absolute-hammer-post-9-18-22-pdf.395242/ additionally Hammer does have a forum like this one and there are tons of data. http://hammerbullets.boards.net/ https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17645139 09/28/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA I have a 1-7 Hawk Hill destined to become a 22 CM that might be an adequate bullet launcher for such an animal. Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17645149 09/28/22 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,098 Boise, Idaho I iddave Campfire Tracker iddave Campfire Tracker I Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,098 Boise, Idaho My Wilson 1:7 barrel chambered in 22-250 is shooting 88 ELDMs into nice little clusters out to 625ish,…which is as far as I’ve had a chance to shoot them. Load is a moderate charge of H4350 clocking right at 3,000 fps. The more I shoot it, the more I like it. No recoil to speak of, and no unexplained flyers. I’ll be carrying it during deer season here in Idaho this fall. Hope to test further on game. Dave If you're not burning through batteries in your headlamp,...you're doing it wrong.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17645229 09/28/22 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,498 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,498 Wind River Wyoming 62 grain Barnes TSX is excellent for such use

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer szihn #17645393 09/28/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA Originally Posted by szihn 62 grain Barnes TSX is excellent for such use I agree. The 62 grain Tipped version has been awesome for about anything. It'll fool ya on how capable that little bullet is at 35-3600 too! Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17649211 09/29/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Showing promise with 73 ELD-M I know it is only 3 but in this heat and with the light profile Lilja I am just going to shoot several groups and verify that it wasn't a fluke. The first group was in the mid .4's 88's went high .5's with my first charge of 34 grains of RL 17. I'll try to get some velocity readings shortly and work up a bit on powder charge with the RL17 and 88's

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Fotis #17649437 09/29/22 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,882 Oklahoma O OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,882 Oklahoma Thanks Fotis. There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17650566 09/29/22 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,743 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,743 Southern Oregon USA My favorite two bullets for my 1 in 7 twisted barrel on a Ruger 77 Mk 2 action... 33.3 grains of 4064... 80 grain A Max or Hornady 75 grain HP/Match... fastest velocity and the best on accuracy also, of any powders I've tested... I thought powder like H 414 or 4350 would give me that.. but it didn't.. 4064 did. "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17661844 10/03/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Just some data. 22" Lilja 22-250 AI 41.0 grains of H 414, 73 grain ELD-M 3310 39.0 grains RL 17 88 grain ELD-M 3179 Last edited by 6MMWASP; 10/04/22.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17664854 10/04/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana I'm going to run with this load for now and hope I can come across an antelope. I only have about 60 rounds through it so I expect I may have to back off a shade with this load. 38 grains shot nearly as well at 3148 The largest group of 3 groups with this load went just under .6" 88 Grain ELD-M 39.0 RL 17 CCI 200 BTO 2.060 3178 FPS Last edited by 6MMWASP; 10/04/22.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17665902 10/04/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA I’d imagine that’ll make meat! Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17677459 10/08/22 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Well the 88's worked pretty well. Antelope did not take a step. 366 yds. Exit wound. Last edited by 6MMWASP; 10/08/22.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #17684965 10/10/22 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 540 UTAH GTC22 Campfire Regular GTC22 Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 540 UTAH POW!

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #18271876 03/23/23 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 80 ELD-M's and H100V fireforming shoots pretty well too

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #18271883 03/23/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA Very nice. I’ve need to order my stock but I’ve got the action and barrel ready to go. Can’t wait to get it all together. Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #18272085 03/23/23 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 73 ELD-M's shoot pretty well too. Yea the .356 is pretty optimistic. Last edited by 6MMWASP; 03/23/23.

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer beretzs #18272176 03/23/23 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Originally Posted by beretzs Very nice. I’ve need to order my stock but I’ve got the action and barrel ready to go. Can’t wait to get it all together. What stock are you going with this time?

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer Kaleb #18273037 03/24/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA Originally Posted by Kaleb Originally Posted by beretzs Very nice. I’ve need to order my stock but I’ve got the action and barrel ready to go. Can’t wait to get it all together. What stock are you going with this time? Probably a Banser. Unless I found a deal on a used McM in a pattern I liked. Semper Fi

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #18274029 03/24/23 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Hammers https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What bullet for 1-7 twist 22-250 AI for Antelope and deer 6MMWASP #18314848 04/05/23 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP OP Campfire Tracker OP 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Originally Posted by 6MMWASP 80 ELD-M's and H100V fireforming shoots pretty well too Chronographed it today and velocity average was 3276 with this fireforming load forming some Norma brass.