.22-250 Rem - 50gr Nosler BT with Varget & H380

Published on August 30, 2021
Duration: 21:18

This video details the process of reloading .22-250 Remington cartridges with 50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint bullets, testing two powders: Varget and H380. The instructor focuses on precise case preparation, including annealing and resizing to achieve optimal headspace. He demonstrates proper bullet seating and discusses the importance of a stable shooting platform and a quality scope for achieving accuracy. The session includes chronograph data and group analysis for both powder loads.

Quick Summary

The .22-250 Remington was tested with 50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint bullets using 35.5 grains of Varget and 39.0 grains of H380. H380 demonstrated superior velocity consistency with an extreme spread of 52, compared to Varget's 104, making it a more promising powder for this load.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup Improvements
  2. 00:00Scope Upgrade & Base Issues
  3. 02:02Reloading Plan: 50gr Nosler BT
  4. 02:20Varget Load Details (35.5gr)
  5. 02:37H380 Load Details (39.0gr)
  6. 02:53Primers & Brass Preparation
  7. 03:30Resizing Brass
  8. 04:36Brass Trim Check
  9. 04:52Case Mouth Cleaning
  10. 05:18Priming Cases
  11. 06:05H380 Powder Characteristics
  12. 07:00Bullet Seating & OAL
  13. 08:01Shooting Platform Setup
  14. 08:56Weaver Scope Review
  15. 09:28Rifle Specifications
  16. 09:40Zeroing with Varget Load
  17. 10:20First Shot Velocity & Paper Hit
  18. 10:38Varget Group Shooting
  19. 11:56Shooting Platform Adjustments
  20. 13:21Varget Cooldown & Resumption
  21. 13:36Final Varget Group Analysis
  22. 14:46Varget Group Results
  23. 15:18Varget Velocity Concerns
  24. 15:46Transition to H380 Load
  25. 16:01H380 Load Shooting
  26. 16:54H380 Mid-Group Analysis
  27. 17:26H380 Final Shots
  28. 18:02Unexpected Flyer with H380
  29. 18:25H380 Group Results
  30. 18:45Final Velocity Comparison (Varget vs. H380)
  31. 19:04Overall Proceedings & Scope Satisfaction
  32. 19:28Shooting Setup Overview
  33. 19:34Target Holes Review
  34. 19:53Rear Bag & Block Setup
  35. 20:12Wrist Rest Bag
  36. 20:26Forehand Stop Details
  37. 20:40Conclusion & Next Steps
  38. 20:53Brass Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the recommended loads for the .22-250 Remington with 50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint bullets?

For the .22-250 Remington with 50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint bullets, the video tests 35.5 grains of Varget and 39.0 grains of H380. The Varget load resulted in lower velocities and higher extreme spread, while H380 showed better velocity consistency.

How does H380 powder compare to Varget for the .22-250 Remington cartridge?

In this test, H380 powder provided significantly better velocity consistency for the .22-250 Remington with 50gr bullets, showing an extreme spread of 52 compared to Varget's 104. While Varget produced acceptable groups, H380's consistency is a notable advantage.

What are the key considerations for setting up a stable shooting platform for precision rifle shooting?

A stable shooting platform involves a well-adjusted rear bag with sufficient height, a front bag that allows smooth rifle movement, and a forehand stop for consistent positioning. Powdering the bags can also improve stability by reducing friction.

What are the specifications of the rifle and scope used in this .22-250 Remington reloading test?

The rifle is a Remington 788 with a 26-inch Douglas barrel (1:14 twist). The scope used for testing is a Weaver T-series 24x40 fixed power scope with a fine reticle, noted for its clarity.

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