Who shoots a 22-250? - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Keg · 06-10-2022, 10:58 PM

I picked up these 2 Remington 700’s in 22-250.. back in 2020… They are both 6 digit guns from ‘65… I removed the old Weaver scopes and replaced one with a Zeiss Conquest and the other with a Nikon Monarch scope… I’ve never owned a gun in this caliber before and plan on hunting with them some….

Artos · 06-10-2022, 11:05 PM

You sir...have struck gold.

SCHC · 06-10-2022, 11:26 PM

Those should be solid shooters. I have a 700v in 22-250, early 90’s production. It shoots extremely well with off the shelf Ammo. Great for neck shots on does.

B&C · 06-10-2022, 11:37 PM

probably slow twist barrels and will like 55gr and less bullets. Green box core lokt's should shoot great in them.

Texashookset · 06-10-2022, 11:39 PM

Very slick, beautiful rifles there bud.

I carry an old pawn shop Stevens 22-250 with a cheap Nikon on it around in my ranch truck. It’s probably the most all around beat up accurate rifle I shoot regularly with any OTC cheap ammo I run through it.

IvoryRoot · 06-10-2022, 11:42 PM

I’ve neck shot a many of deer with my 22-250. Those will put food on the table for many years to come.

RifleBowPistol · 06-10-2022, 11:53 PM

Those are beautiful rifles. 55 gr. bullets and neck shots, from the front or rear, through the spine. It will do things that will probably shock you.

fish4food · 06-11-2022, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by artos

you sir...have struck gold.

x100

LivinADream · 06-11-2022, 03:51 AM

Fine machinery you've got there.

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Keg · 06-11-2022, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Artos

You sir...have struck gold.

Thank you sir…. It was strange that I bought them out of 2 different collections on the same day…. I bought the ADL first…. I knew it was really nice.. then after I purchased the BDL I thought I wished I’d seen it first… After getting them both home.. I was glad I’d bought them both… I’m still kicking myself for not picking up a Winchester 70 crf..fw… from the 90’s.. stainless.. walnut stock.. in 22-250… years ago….

MRcheeto · 06-11-2022, 07:20 AM

I also have 2 Remingtons 22-250 left hand 700 bdl’s one is synthetic stock the other wood, they are both shooters. I have neck shot a doe, head shot several hogs and turkeys

Old Bald Guy · 06-11-2022, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by B&C

probably slow twist barrels and will like 55gr and less bullets. Green box core lokt's should shoot great in them.

You are right on the 14 twist barrels not liking heavier bullets.
FYI Rem has never sold CoreLokt 22-250 ammo. Some of the 22-250 boxes are misleading but do not actually say the bullet is a CoreLokt.

Leverhunter · 06-11-2022, 09:08 AM

Great find ! I've have a later production 700, 90's, that shoots the plain ole Remington green box 55gr. into an inch at 100 yards. Sweet caliber.

Old Bald Guy · 06-11-2022, 09:22 AM

22-250 has been one of my favorite cartridges since back in the 60's. Love the 700's but that 14 twist they came with rules out some of my favorite deer/hog bullets.

Greenheadless · 06-11-2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Bald Guy

You are right on the 14 twist barrels not liking heavier bullets.
FYI Rem has never sold CoreLokt 22-250 ammo. Some of the 22-250 boxes are misleading but do not actually say the bullet is a CoreLokt.

Correct, they are actually just pointed soft points (PSP).

One of the only deer I lost was with my .22-250. Neck shot at about 30-40 yards. Knocked him down and he got up and ran off. Honestly believe the short distance had something to do with it (bullet didn’t expand) and it didn’t hit anything solid.

Artos · 06-11-2022, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Keg

Thank you sir…. It was strange that I bought them out of 2 different collections on the same day…. I bought the ADL first…. I knew it was really nice.. then after I purchased the BDL I thought I wished I’d seen it first… After getting them both home.. I was glad I’d bought them both… I’m still kicking myself for not picking up a Winchester 70 crf..fw… from the 90’s.. stainless.. walnut stock.. in 22-250… years ago….

Every 22-250 & swift 700 I've owned shined with 52gr match pills.

I love those early guns & that checkering...the ADL is a deluxe model.

hoyt21 · 06-11-2022, 10:24 AM

Mine loves 55 fbv berger bullets and is hell on coyotes

LuckyCards2006 · 06-11-2022, 11:09 AM

Great caliber and great guns there. You will enjoy shooting them. I’ve shot a lot of deer with mine, have a early 90’s 700 with a 26 inch bull barrel. 55gr v max for predators and 55gr soft points for deer.

SmTx · 06-11-2022, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Artos

Every 22-250 & swift 700 I've owned shined with 52gr match pills.

I love those early guns & that checkering...the ADL is a deluxe model.

I have a 700 bdl 22-250 and I load 52gr match for it as well. Shoots great.

Keg · 06-12-2022, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Artos

Every 22-250 & swift 700 I've owned shined with 52gr match pills.

I love those early guns & that checkering...the ADL is a deluxe model.

I bought a case of Remington 45 grain rounds on here… 400 rounds… I hope they work out…

I like the early guns also… This ADL has really good wood.. better than the BDL….

stickman · 06-13-2022, 04:59 AM

Love that ADL. 22-250 is pretty much all I shoot these days and mine is a ragged hole gun. Earhole or neck shots with the 55gr PSP and I haven't tracked an animal since.

smokin6.7 · 06-14-2022, 11:45 AM

I have a Rem 700 VSF 22-250 w/1:12. It shoots 55 grn green and yellow box very well. I've killed many deer with it.

Keg · 06-14-2022, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stickman

Love that ADL. 22-250 is pretty much all I shoot these days and mine is a ragged hole gun. Earhole or neck shots with the 55gr PSP and I haven't tracked an animal since.

Thank you sir… I have a a few boxes of that ammo… I bought some Remington 45 grain hollow points… I was hoping to use them for coyotes….

Chase4556 · 06-15-2022, 02:43 AM

Beautiful rifles.

I have a Weatherby Vanguard VGX Deluxe that my grandfather gave me on my FIRST birthday. It’s a great shooting rifle and I love the caliber. I’ve killed squirrels with it, deer with it and everything in between.

6.5 shooter · 06-15-2022, 04:57 AM

Would you sell the old weaver scopes?

Keg · 06-15-2022, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 6.5 shooter

Would you sell the old weaver scopes?

I already did… in the classifieds here…

6.5 shooter · 06-15-2022, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Keg

I already did… in the classifieds here…

Dang, I missed out.
I love those old scopes.

dclifton · 06-16-2022, 12:13 AM

If u want something to die in texas take ur 22-250. One of the deadliest rounds there is.

Keg · 06-16-2022, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dclifton

If u want something to die in texas take ur 22-250. One of the deadliest rounds there is.

I got them for coyotes.. but I’m not sure I fully agree with your one of the deadliest comment… Although I’m sure it’s a good varmint round…. This is a pig I shot at 200 yards with a 300 win mag today… This is the exit hole… 😁

SabreKiller · 06-16-2022, 08:44 AM

My wifey shoots a Ruger Hawkeye in 22-250. With handloaded 50 grain Barnes TSX bullets it shoots sub MOA, but everything dies quick if she puts the bullet in the right spot. I know that when I hear that gun go off, I'm gonna have to drag something, gut it, or both.

88 Bound · 06-16-2022, 09:02 AM

Most used rifle in the safe. Mine also prefers the 55gr PSP Remingtons. Don’t be shy with shots in the vitals. It vaporizes deer and hogs.

X2 on dclifton’s comment. It flat kills.

Texashookset · 06-16-2022, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Keg

I got them for coyotes.. but I’m not sure I fully agree with your one of the deadliest comment… Although I’m sure it’s a good varmint round…. This is a pig I shot at 200 yards with a 300 win mag today… This is the exit hole… 😁

I looked at the pic before reading your post (thinking you’d refer to the 22-250) and immediately thought yea this guys full of ****. Lol

Keg · 06-16-2022, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Texashookset

I looked at the pic before reading your post (thinking you’d refer to the 22-250) and immediately thought yea this guys full of ****. Lol

If this kind of damage came from a 22-250.. then all other calibers are obsolete…😆

dclifton · 06-16-2022, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Keg

If this kind of damage came from a 22-250.. then all other calibers are obsolete…��

This is no joke ive had more animals run off from my 300Win than i have a 22-250. Pigs and Deer. Now ill admit i have only shot 2-3 pigs with my 22-250 as im like you. I like to blow big holes in pigs.

rarely do i hit something hard enough to get good expansion from the 300. I did shoot a buck through both front shoulders with it. That was a mess and mistake....

dclifton · 06-16-2022, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SabreKiller

My wifey shoots a Ruger Hawkeye in 22-250. With handloaded 50 grain Barnes TSX bullets it shoots sub MOA, but everything dies quick if she puts the bullet in the right spot. I know that when I hear that gun go off, I'm gonna have to drag something, gut it, or both.

Sounds like me with my wife. She carries the 22-250 to the stand. When it goes off the work begins.

Texashookset · 06-16-2022, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Keg

If this kind of damage came from a 22-250.. then all other calibers are obsolete…😆

Lol. You sir are correct!

Keg · 06-16-2022, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dclifton

This is no joke ive had more animals run off from my 300Win than i have a 22-250. Pigs and Deer. Now ill admit i have only shot 2-3 pigs with my 22-250 as im like you. I like to blow big holes in pigs.

rarely do i hit something hard enough to get good expansion from the 300. I did shoot a buck through both front shoulders with it. That was a mess and mistake....

If anything.. you have got my interest.. in shootings these guns…. We will see…

dclifton · 06-16-2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Keg

If anything.. you have got my interest.. in shootings these guns…. We will see…

Good! Have fun with them. You scored some fine rifles! Oh my preferred load is the 55 grain sierra spitzers. I think same as the game king.

randal · 06-16-2022, 03:27 PM

I’ve got a vls and an old m77, they both shoot good groups with Remington soft point ammo, not really idea for my situation of deer hunting but I use it for coyotes every year

Yelladog · 06-16-2022, 07:08 PM

They are impossible to find right now but when you can find 60grn partitions they are deadly. Shoot them behind the shoulder.

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Old Bald Guy · 06-16-2022, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Yelladog

They are impossible to find right now but when you can find 60grn partitions they are deadly. Shoot them behind the shoulder.

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I have a bunch of the 60 gr Partitions but the 14" twist in both my Rem 700 22-250's won't stabilize them. Very good choice for deer/hogs if you have a 12" twist or faster.

canny · 06-17-2022, 06:34 PM

Very nice, I have one just like it sitting in the safe. I shoot 50g bullets into one ragged hole with it. Such a fun gun!

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Keg · 06-17-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Bald Guy

I have a bunch of the 60 gr Partitions but the 14" twist in both my Rem 700 22-250's won't stabilize them. Very good choice for deer/hogs if you have a 12" twist or faster.

I guess I’m going to have to stay with the lighter bullets…

Keg · 06-17-2022, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by canny

Very nice, I have one just like it sitting in the safe. I shoot 50g bullets into one ragged hole with it. Such a fun gun!

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These are too… it’s too dang hot out…

150class · 06-17-2022, 08:41 PM

Have a 22-250 from APR that is a freaking hammer with 60 noslers. Use it everywhere I can that unless a ranch owner ask me to bump up to something bigger.

Dropped a younger aoudad ram at 225 yards last year.

Awesome round.

canny · 06-17-2022, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Keg

These are too… it’s too dang hot out…

Truth!

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doghouse · 06-17-2022, 09:05 PM

Have a 22-250 in my ranch pu for the last 40 years. Kills everything if I make a good shot.

Kingfisher789 · 06-17-2022, 09:10 PM

Shoot ‘em and show us. They look like really nice rifles.

06-10-2022, 10:58 PM	#1
Keg Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Freestone county Hunt In: Freestone county	Who shoots a 22-250? I picked up these 2 Remington 700’s in 22-250.. back in 2020… They are both 6 digit guns from ‘65… I removed the old Weaver scopes and replaced one with a Zeiss Conquest and the other with a Nikon Monarch scope… I’ve never owned a gun in this caliber before and plan on hunting with them some…. Attached Images

06-16-2022, 09:02 AM	#31
88 Bound Ten Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Texas	Most used rifle in the safe. Mine also prefers the 55gr PSP Remingtons. Don’t be shy with shots in the vitals. It vaporizes deer and hogs. X2 on dclifton’s comment. It flat kills. Last edited by 88 Bound; 06-16-2022 at 09:05 AM.

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06-10-2022, 11:05 PM	#2
Artos Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep South TX Hunt In: Deep South TX	You sir...have struck gold.

06-10-2022, 11:26 PM	#3
SCHC Four Point Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: McLennan Co. Hunt In: McLennan, Falls Co.	Those should be solid shooters. I have a 700v in 22-250, early 90’s production. It shoots extremely well with off the shelf Ammo. Great for neck shots on does.

06-10-2022, 11:37 PM	#4
B&C Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Padre Island Hunt In: Maverick County	probably slow twist barrels and will like 55gr and less bullets. Green box core lokt's should shoot great in them.

06-10-2022, 11:39 PM	#5
Texashookset Four Point Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: SW Comal Hunt In: Webb	Very slick, beautiful rifles there bud. I carry an old pawn shop Stevens 22-250 with a cheap Nikon on it around in my ranch truck. It’s probably the most all around beat up accurate rifle I shoot regularly with any OTC cheap ammo I run through it.

06-10-2022, 11:42 PM	#6
IvoryRoot Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Hunt In: Everywhere	I’ve neck shot a many of deer with my 22-250. Those will put food on the table for many years to come.

06-10-2022, 11:53 PM	#7
RifleBowPistol Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2017	Those are beautiful rifles. 55 gr. bullets and neck shots, from the front or rear, through the spine. It will do things that will probably shock you.

06-11-2022, 03:51 AM	#9
LivinADream Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Winnie TX Hunt In: Winnie, Piqua KS	Fine machinery you've got there. Sent from my motorola one 5G UW using Tapatalk

06-11-2022, 07:20 AM	#11
MRcheeto Six Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: wharton county Hunt In: looking for a place	I also have 2 Remingtons 22-250 left hand 700 bdl’s one is synthetic stock the other wood, they are both shooters. I have neck shot a doe, head shot several hogs and turkeys

06-11-2022, 09:08 AM	#13
Leverhunter Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2016	Great find ! I've have a later production 700, 90's, that shoots the plain ole Remington green box 55gr. into an inch at 100 yards. Sweet caliber.

06-11-2022, 09:22 AM	#14
Old Bald Guy Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canyon Lake	22-250 has been one of my favorite cartridges since back in the 60's. Love the 700's but that 14 twist they came with rules out some of my favorite deer/hog bullets.

06-11-2022, 10:24 AM	#17
hoyt21 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palito blanco, tx Hunt In: Ben Bolt, Tx	Mine loves 55 fbv berger bullets and is hell on coyotes

06-11-2022, 11:09 AM	#18
LuckyCards2006 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Atascosa County, Cuero and a few other places	Great caliber and great guns there. You will enjoy shooting them. I’ve shot a lot of deer with mine, have a early 90’s 700 with a 26 inch bull barrel. 55gr v max for predators and 55gr soft points for deer.

06-13-2022, 04:59 AM	#21
stickman Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: S.Texas	Love that ADL. 22-250 is pretty much all I shoot these days and mine is a ragged hole gun. Earhole or neck shots with the 55gr PSP and I haven't tracked an animal since.

06-14-2022, 11:45 AM	#22
smokin6.7 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lillian Hunt In: SanSaba	I have a Rem 700 VSF 22-250 w/1:12. It shoots 55 grn green and yellow box very well. I've killed many deer with it.

06-15-2022, 02:43 AM	#24
Chase4556 Four Point Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Ft Hood/Tomball	Beautiful rifles. I have a Weatherby Vanguard VGX Deluxe that my grandfather gave me on my FIRST birthday. It’s a great shooting rifle and I love the caliber. I’ve killed squirrels with it, deer with it and everything in between.

06-15-2022, 04:57 AM	#25
6.5 shooter Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Montell, Hondo, Laredo	Would you sell the old weaver scopes?

06-16-2022, 12:13 AM	#28
dclifton Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lindale Tx Hunt In: Lindale Tx, Crowell Tx, pearsall Tx	If u want something to die in texas take ur 22-250. One of the deadliest rounds there is.

06-16-2022, 08:44 AM	#30
SabreKiller Pope & Young Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerrville, Texas Hunt In: Terrell and Val Verde County	My wifey shoots a Ruger Hawkeye in 22-250. With handloaded 50 grain Barnes TSX bullets it shoots sub MOA, but everything dies quick if she puts the bullet in the right spot. I know that when I hear that gun go off, I'm gonna have to drag something, gut it, or both.

06-16-2022, 03:27 PM	#39
randal Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Keller Hunt In: Crowell	I’ve got a vls and an old m77, they both shoot good groups with Remington soft point ammo, not really idea for my situation of deer hunting but I use it for coyotes every year

06-16-2022, 07:08 PM	#40
Yelladog Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgetown	They are impossible to find right now but when you can find 60grn partitions they are deadly. Shoot them behind the shoulder. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-17-2022, 06:34 PM	#42
canny Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montgomery County Hunt In: Houston & Zavalla	Very nice, I have one just like it sitting in the safe. I shoot 50g bullets into one ragged hole with it. Such a fun gun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-17-2022, 08:41 PM	#45
150class Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Woodlands Hunt In: Uvalde, Boerne	Have a 22-250 from APR that is a freaking hammer with 60 noslers. Use it everywhere I can that unless a ranch owner ask me to bump up to something bigger. Dropped a younger aoudad ram at 225 yards last year. Awesome round.

06-17-2022, 09:05 PM	#47
doghouse Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Goldthwaite Hunt In: Mills County	Have a 22-250 in my ranch pu for the last 40 years. Kills everything if I make a good shot.

06-17-2022, 09:10 PM	#48
Kingfisher789 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin. Jim Ned Creek Hunt In: Tivydale. Nix. Brownwood	Shoot ‘em and show us. They look like really nice rifles.