Reloading the BEST Cartridge Selection for Coyote Hunting. The Remington 22-250

Published on March 18, 2022
Duration: 55:37

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to reloading the .22-250 cartridge, emphasizing precision for hunting applications. Instructor James O'Neill explains the importance of canceling variables through meticulous reloading processes, from brass preparation and trimming to powder charging and bullet seating. The guide highlights the benefits of reloading for optimizing rifle performance and achieving consistent, accurate shots.

Quick Summary

Reloading the .22-250 cartridge offers significant advantages for precision hunting by allowing meticulous control over every component. This process cancels controllable variables, leading to optimized rifle performance and consistent accuracy, crucial for ethical shots on coyotes at various distances.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Reloading the .22-250
  2. 01:28Mindset on Reloading: Canceling Variables
  3. 03:38Hunter A vs. Hunter B: Factory vs. Reloaded Accuracy
  4. 08:53Reloading Hardware and Components Overview
  5. 10:36Essential Reloading Tools: Manuals, Bench, Presses
  6. 13:02Dies: Sizing, Neck, Competition, and Custom Reamed
  7. 15:00Powder Dispensers and Scales
  8. 16:36Measurement Tools: Comparators and Calipers
  9. 18:12Case Lube and Shell Holders
  10. 19:00Reloading Components: Brass, Bullets, Primers, Powder
  11. 19:59The Goal of Reloading: Uniformity and Precision
  12. 21:13Brass Preparation: Annealing Explained
  13. 24:50Sizing and Bumping the Shoulder
  14. 28:30Case Trimming: Importance and Process
  15. 33:44Tumbling Brass for Cleaning
  16. 36:32Primer Pocket Cleaning and Flash Hole Uniforming
  17. 38:40Priming Cases
  18. 39:14Powder Handling and Identification
  19. 40:39Powder Charging with MatchMaster
  20. 44:13Bullet Seating: Hornady 50gr V-Max
  21. 46:00Seating Depth and Precision
  22. 50:02The Gratification of Reloading
  23. 51:51Future Video Topics and Call to Action
  24. 52:09Shooting the Reloaded .22-250 Cartridges
  25. 54:52Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is reloading the .22-250 cartridge beneficial for coyote hunting?

Reloading the .22-250 allows for precise control over ammunition variables, leading to optimized rifle performance. This precision is crucial for making ethical, quick kills on coyotes at extended ranges, turning a good rifle into a highly effective tool.

What are the key steps in reloading .22-250 brass?

Key steps include annealing brass for resilience, trimming to the correct length to prevent unsafe pressures, cleaning primer pockets, uniforming flash holes, priming, accurately dispensing powder, and seating bullets to a consistent overall length for maximum accuracy.

What tools are essential for reloading the .22-250 cartridge?

Essential tools include a reloading press, dies (sizing and seating), a reloading manual, a powder dispenser and scale, calipers, a bullet comparator, case lube, and specialized tools for primer pocket cleaning and case trimming.

How does reloading improve rifle accuracy compared to factory ammunition?

Reloading allows for tailoring loads to a specific rifle, achieving tighter groups (e.g., 0.25 MOA) compared to factory ammunition's typical 1 MOA. This uniformity in reloaded cartridges minimizes variables, leading to more predictable and accurate shots downrange.

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