New to reloading question...22-250, Tikka Compact

[Charlie112]

Loading for my Tikka 3x 22-250, 20 inch barrel, 1-14 twist
1. Powder, H380, 37.g
2.Once fired brass, prepped and ready to go
3. Bullet, 52 g, Sierra, set at 2.352 oal.
It looks like this is a good place to start according to Nosler manuel....
I am not sure I understand the o a l and tightening the group or attempting to tighten the group,
[I hope I have this in the right place, Mods, please move if need be.]
Thanks, Charlie112

 

[ShtrRdy]

Are you asking a question or stating a load that works for you?

 

[Rlandry]

OAL doesn't mean much because the meplat of the bullets will differ even in the same lot.I would ue a Hornady comparator and get an exact measurment touching the lands with the bullet you are loading, then start by seating .020" off the lands. Lots more to consider, but that's a good place to start. Sizing for the correct head space would be next.

 

[Nodakplowboy]

In my experience H380 is prone to heavy powder fouling. Better choices would be H4895, IMR 8208, IMR 4320 and Varget. First 22-250 load I ever made was 36 grs. of 4320 with a Sierra 52 BTHP. Shot good then, bet it still does.

 

[Charlie112]

Thanks to all of you for your input, still reading and digging for info, ShtrRDY, This was just a load I had read about, the oal of the finished shell had me confused, doesn't take much anymore,
Rlandry, copy on .020 starting point,
Nodakplowboy, I am thinking that load will still work,,, THANKS TO ALL, CHARLIE112

 

[324matt]

How do you like the short barrel? Can you tell a major difference from a 22" barrel on the tikka lite?

 

[rweaver00geo]

I think 37-38 grains of h380 and a 52g bullet is a "classic" 22-250 load. I never tried h380 and I cannot attest to its fouling characterstics but I know several people who use that powder and bullet combo.

 

[supercorndogs]

38g in the 22-250 with a 55 class is why they named it h380. That is what I was told anyway. It was the first load I used in the first rifle I bought.