22.250 vs ?

[Goodelife]

If you had to compare a caliber to a 22.250 that is extremely ballistically similar what would it be? I love my 250, just wondering what out there is similar.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Wouldn’t 22 Creedmoor be similar?

 

[justin davis]

22 GT

 

[waspocrew]

22 Creed gets you plenty of speed and typically uses heavier projectiles. More factory ammo out there now and endless possibilities when handloading.

22 GT - primarily need to handload (looks like 1776 Ammo loads it, maybe a couple more manufacturers if you dig around).

22 ARC seems close to 22-250 performance based on numbers I've seen some member post here.

 

[surfr716]

22 gt would be close, 22 creed will slightly exceed its performance. eithers a good choice if you just really feel the need to replace the -250.
ive been messing around with the 22 ARC a lot lately as well, the capability relative to size is pretty unreal

 

[eaglemountainman]

220 Swift

 

[Fred@Exterra]

I’m starting to really like the 22 & 6mm arc. The 22 arc is about mid-way between the 22-250 and 223. Reasonable and available reloading components & factory ammo, short or mini action length, functions well in short barrels & supresses very well. Generally they have a fast twist so they work well with heavy for caliber bullets. Best of all, they have very good barrel life… I have a tendency to smoke barrels, especially when I start shooting ground squirrels & rock chucks… I lack moderation & patience


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[wind gypsy]

22 GT is the modern 22.250. 22 Creed is bigger/faster. 22 ARC is a moderate sized alternative with better barrel life and a little less performance. Most of the new kids are built with faster twist barrels than the 22-250 though and not as frequently made for the traditional 50 grain class of bullets that the 22-250 has been for varmints.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

22 GT is the modern 22.250. 22 Creed is bigger/faster. 22 ARC is a moderate sized alternative with better barrel life and a little less performance. Most of the new kids are built with faster twist barrels than the 22-250 though and not as frequently made for the traditional 50 grain class of bullets that the 22-250 has been for varmints.

If you were replacing a shot out Tikka 1:8” twist .22-250 barrel, what would you recommend using as a replacement? Assuming the user liked shooting 77- and 88-grain TMKs (with a strong preference for the heavier bullet).

 

[wind gypsy]

If you were replacing a shot out Tikka 1:8” twist .22-250 barrel, what would you recommend using as a replacement? Assuming the user liked shooting 77- and 88-grain TMKs (with a strong preference for the heavier bullet).

If building I'd prefer a 22 GT but that's basically a handloader only or overly expensive custom ammo affair. Seems 22 ARC might be a real nice choice too but i'm not sure the magazine situation is fully sorted if using factory style bottom metal.

Practical choice is sourcing another factory take off 22-250 barrel.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

If building I'd prefer a 22 GT but that's basically a handloader only or overly expensive custom ammo affair. Seems 22 ARC might be a real nice choice too but i'm not sure the magazine situation is fully sorted if using factory style bottom metal.

Practical choice is sourcing another factory take off 22-250 barrel.

Handholding isn’t an issue, but I wouldn’t want to have to modify the bolt, bottom metal, magazines, etc.