88 grain and 22/250

[jjpeters]

Hello,

I'm relatively new to reloading . I have some experience. I have been looking at the 88 grain bullets . I have read a lot of posts on this subject . My OAL is 2.533 with the 88s . With the 22/250 case at 1.912 . There is quite a bit of that bullet down in the case . With H4831sc (33 grains ) it would be compressed a bit . I have concerns about how far the bullet is seated down in the case ? What are your thoughts ??? Thank you !

 

[FireFlyFishing]

What is your twist rate on your barrel? That should be your first concern.

 

[jjpeters]

Hi , I am shooting a 1:8 . I am aware they like the 1:7 better . Some of what I read is guys having luck with. 1:8 .

 

[Hondo64d]

Hello,

I'm relatively new to reloading . I have some experience. I have been looking at the 88 grain bullets . I have read a lot of posts on this subject . My OAL is 2.533 with the 88s . With the 22/250 case at 1.912 . There is quite a bit of that bullet down in the case . With H4831sc (33 grains ) it would be compressed a bit . I have concerns about how far the bullet is seated down in the case ? What are your thoughts ??? Thank you !

Is your OAL limited by the lands? If not, seat longer.

John

 

[fmuguira]

And if the lands are limiting you might give the 75 and 80 Eldm s a go…. Take quite a bit less room/capacity. Still have good BC.

 

[jjpeters]

Yes I am touching the lands .

 

[MagnumManiac]

I have a 22-250AI 1-7" twist, my buddy has the 1:8" twist 22-250, he has had issues with certain 88g bullets, like RDF, Berger Hybrid and a custom target bullet. He only uses shorter bullets now like Nosler CC and Lapua ScenarL.
You may be fine, but oblong holes is an indication of instability.

Cheers.