blob I recommend you go over too the Texas Trophy Hunters Association website and check into their .224 TTH info. I was very excited about one of these rifles a few years ago (still am, who knows if my 22/250 proves to do what I think it will do then I will more than likely have a TTH built in a year or two.) and have read alot about their various tests with .22 cal bullets on deer. They speak highly of the 64 grain powerpoint and the 70 grain Speer. Even over the 53 grain Xbullet and the 55 grain TBBC which I have 4 boxes of for my 22/250 (available from Federal).

The difference as I understand it is that most 22/250s were given a 1 in 14 twist while Savage builds their 22/250 (which is what I have) with a 1 in 12 twist. That faster rate of twist will stabilize the heavier (over 55 grn) bullets when fired from the 22/250. Some reports of them not shooting heavy bullets well is directly a result of the slower twist rate.

The rate of twist on the 224TTH is REALLY cranked up, around 1 in 8 if I remember right. They would overstabilize (which would cause blowup and deformation from torque) with lightweight bullets under 50 grains or so but are excellent for 65, 70 and even some 80+ grainers custom built by Berger. In the TTH those 80s can be juiced up too 3800fps fairly easily and they recorded MANY one shot kills on game larger than deer with them.

I am looking forward to "necking" a doe or two this year with my 22/250 just for the heck of it. The gun shoots great and I am looking forward too my kids learning to get used too a centerfire rifle with this gun. You can bet I will have a big gun in the stand with me while I deer hunt with this 22/250 (if for no other reason than the .24 is the minimum legal caliber in my state!) just in case ol "sad daddy" steps out. But if I had a TTH or even possibly after I set my mind at ease with this 22/250 with 55grn TBBCs this season, I might get up the nerve to carry it solo next season!

Velocity and a tough bullet design can do ALOT in the way of penetration and killing without regards too bullet diameter and energy production!
RA