Load for 22-250 with rimfire jacket bullets

[jla4570]

I have made some 22 bullets using jackets made with spent 22 rimfire cases they weigh 53 grains give or take 0.4 grains because I do not have a core swage die. I am going to look in to changing the threads on my press. Does any one have a good load that will keep these bullets below 3000 fps?

[felix]

Use any stick powder (single base) delivering 222 book velocities. Prefer 4198. Do not use ball powders for this reduction of velocity. ... felix

[JohnM]

Why change the threads on my press?

If anything a heaver ram is what most change that is theaded for punches to fit into.....

For some advice I'd give Larry a ring, he's a very nice guy to talk too

Mr. Larry Blackmon's contact info:
Bullet Swaging Supply, Inc.
PO Box 1056
West Monroe, LA 71291
leblackmon@colla.com
318-387-7257

[jla4570]

I am looking in to changing the threads from 5/8 x 18 to 5/8 x 24 so that I can use Dr Blackmon's dies I will call him and see about a replacement ram though
Thanks

[Ballard]

jla PM sent.

[454PB]

Are you worried they can't handle a higher velocity?

I push my home made Corbin .224's to 3500 fps. with excellent accuracy and explosive results.

[Houndog]

There's no need to hold your velocities to 3K FPS! Load that puppy up to 33-35K and let er rip! IF you want to go above that, use commercial jackets. MOST 22-250's have a 1-14 twist barrell and that's ideal for your thin jacketed bullets. It's the rifling twist and excessive barrell roughness that plays havoc on thin jacketed bullets. Try it! I think you will be pleased. If you get too fast and the bullet comes apart, you will see fingers around the bullet hole in your target, or a grey mist before the bullet reaches the target when it completely comes apart. Neither of these will harm your rifle.