6mm22-250 or 6-250
I shoot the 6mm22-250 or just 6-250.
So far this year, I've shot three coyotes with my 6-250 from
175 yards to 360 yards.
I’ve had my 6-250 since last October 2002. I shoot 65 gr VMAX as fast
as I shoot 55 gr in the 22-250, that makes it flatter shooting.
I have found that the 65 gr V max are flatter shooting (300+ yds)
than the 58 gr V max because of the 65 gr have a higher BC.
This is important to me, I've miss judge the distant to a coyote, fox or
prairie dog and shot under them.
Precision Shooting Magazine has good articles on
the 6mm22-250 in (Oct. 2001) and (Sept. 2003) issues.
Redding refers to the 6-250 as 6mm22-250 and has 28 degree
shoulders like the 22-250.
Part number 80516 2 Dies set Full Length resizer and seater
It’s now a standard order item.
Redding phone number is 607-753-3331
The Redding die will resize the 22-250 to 6mm easy, no fire forming.
I just put a little oil on a Q tip and apply the oil to the inside of the case.
So far I’ve resized over 700 cases and have not lost a case.
Hodgdon web site has load data for the 6mm22-250 or 6-250.
My pet loads are:
65 gr V max with 37.0 gr of H4895 at 3755 fps, my favorite load.
70 gr TNT or Blitzking with 36.7 gr of H4895 at 3560 fps
75 gr V max with 35.0 gr of H4895 or
75 gr HP with 35.5 gr of Varget
all loads use Winchester WLR primers and Winchester Brass.
Adjust seating depth for best accuracy.
I've tried the 55, 58, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 gr bullets.
My favorite 6mm22-250 varmint load is a
65 gr VMAX with 37.0 gr of H4895 at 3750 fps
out of a 26 inch, 12.5 inch twist Douglas barrel.
The 6-250 this feeds out of a magazine just fine just in case you
need that back up shot.
I have a second heavy barrel (8 inch twist) 6-250, shooting 107 gr Sierra
for long ranges.
David