Took the 21” Barrett FC / Nightforce NXS compact / Talley setup out to the range yesterday for the first time. Temp was 95 degrees and rediculously humid. The Hornady 60 grain V-Max’s were loaded to the lands at a CBTO of 2.067 / COAL of 2.462 with Varget and CCI 200’s getting them moving. Only 4 shot groups today because of the heat, with one missing from the starting load due to a chipmunk making his appearance at 100 yards.. I’m looking forward to seeing how Barnes 62 grain TSX/TTSX shoot next!

Very nice! I’m liking that! A 7 twist 22-250 is a pretty danger versatile killer!

Very nice!
Do you plan on trying any 75 grain bullets?

I’ll probably give some 75 grain Hornady ELD’s and Berger’s a try after I get loads established for the 62 grain Barnes TSX and TTSX.

I think I see a Chrono strapped to the barrel? How about some readings.

I'm admittedly lazy, & I would stop right on top of the 33.4 load & be very happy........good shooting.

Throw some smk69 trainers in there and watch one hoe appear. Ed k

I could be liking that!

Very nice! With the 1-7 I'd would have to give the 88-95's a go. Been shooting deer for years with the 75's and they do great.

I started out shooting deer with the 62 tsx and playing with the 75 amax. After shooting a few deer with the amax I stopped switching and just use the amax all the time.

3018 FPS avg at my starting load of 31.3 grains
3405 FPS avg at 33.4 grains with no pressure signs.

Very slight ejector swipes, no sticky bolt at 33.7 and 34.0 grains. Those last groups were at an inch or so and I have zero interest pushing to the next node.

Nice shooting! Let us know how the 62 grain TTSX perk.

For reference, factory Hornady 55gr spire points as sighters before starting load development. Chrono’d at 3500 FPS.

And, that’s what the squirrel gets for trying to help a shooter with his zero. A 55 grainer to the face. 😀😎

X3!

Nice shooting!

Hey All...The Barrett website shows the 22/250 with a 1-8 twist...above pic shows a 1-7 twist...??? website error..???

Pete

Great rifle. Congrats.

Barrett did so much right on those rifles....

the webb site is correct, saw an add for the rifle with 1-7, when contacted the seller, he corrected

Mine is a 1/8

OK..so how does one explain the pic....pic shows 1-7...

My 22-250 is one and seven also. Barrett changed them to one and eight.

Billy

Today I gave the 62 grain TTSX’s a go. Conditions were 92 degrees, humid, light wind, with mild mirage. I seated them .050” off the lands to start with. Found pressure at 34.6 grains of Varget. MOA at best.. Tomorrow’s range trip should produce a better result than today using 34.3 grains with bullets seated at .030, .070, and .090 off the lands.

Great rifle.

Why in the world would they slow the twist down? 1-7 bullets are on the market and they started with a 1-7. Pretty sure they don't need my opinion on how to build rifles but that's a head scratcher for me.

DV-

My money is on the deeper seating depth.

When I first took a look at this thread several days ago I saw the 1/7 twist pic and decided it was time for me to grab one and start slinging 88 ELDs. Then all I could find were 1/8's.

I really have no need for a 22-250. The 223/223AI takes care of what I need but the 88 ELD had gotten my attention and an over the counter package ready for it drew me in.

I wonder why they slowed it down as well? Maybe they were seeing pressure in some factory ammo or having trouble with lighter bullets?

7 twist is where it's at. They probably slowed down the 22-250 to ensure that it wouldn't tear up people's varmint bullets. And probably they plan to chamber the 22 Creedmoor and run that with a 7 twist.

Different strokes for different folks. But 7 twist is what you want.