RE: 22/250 for deer
 

There is no doubt that the Barnes "X" bullets are tough enough, but the 60-grain Nosler Partition combines the best of both "hard" and "soft" types. It is shaped right, heavy enough, holds together from the partition back, and penetrates deeply but also expands because the front section is soft.

RE: 22/250 for deer
 

In my 22-250(Ruger MII)Ive used a 55grn Sierra Blitzking on 2 bucks and a doe. One shot behind the shoulder and 2 in the neck. They all droppedrather quickly.
Ive also shot many does with my .222 with 50 grn CT BTs. Mainly head and neck shots, I usually hunt woods so shots are less then 100yrds.

RE: 22/250 for deer
 

Perhaps the secondbest thing about the 60gr Nosler Partition, is that it was designed to shoot accurately in twists commonly encountered in 22-250s.

It works. My best load for the 22-250, is 38grs of IMR 4350, CCI 200s, Remington cases and it has killed deer. Not my first choice either, but it does the job.

RE: 22/250 for deer
 

You know I wouldn't have any problem using a 22-250 on doe or something, but I want to be ready for the day I see that big buck and want all the help I can get. Cause if you end up shooting and it doesn't go down like you want, you will always be questioning should I have used a more appropiate caliber.

I know this year, I changed to a 45-70 with partitions. I shot a decent 8pt at almost 100 yards. It ran about 20 yards and layed down but right across the line on another piece of property. About 5 min later, the guy on teh ridge shot it. I blew out the last 3 ribs and blood was everywhere. But he claimed it got up 5 min later. Hard for me to believe. But its been going thru my mind that maybe I should have used something little more accurate or appropiate or something to knock it down harder. Who knows. But he claimed the deer. Kinda burns when you see a buck like that go down but only he and God knows the truth.

RE: 22/250 for deer
 

"I blew out the last 3 ribs and blood was everywhere. But he claimed it got up 5 min later."

As you say, only he and GOD know the truth, but I'll bet you that that buck did not get up!

RE: 22/250 for deer
 

I got this love hate relationship with MD. One, I have never seen so many 2nd year 8ts in my life with spreads greater than 14". But all the people hunting makes it so difficult. You have to get one heck of a shot to get them down immediately. From now on, shoulder shots with my 45-70. That don't take them, I don't know what will. When I hunted in Ky or WV, I never saw 1 buck for every 2 does. But here, its pretty normal.

RE: 22/250 for deer
 

BigC
You know I could help you with some loads to get those deer to drop before they get over your property lines. Funny you dont agree with my methods but what I try to accomplish is exactly what you needed in the situation when you lost that deer.
Let me know and Id be happy to email you some load info, just give mea caliber or 2,dontnock ituntil you try it.

RE: 22/250 for deer
 

the 22-250 loaded with 60 gr. nosler partitions or speer 70 gr. bullets is instant death on deer with good shot placement. a native friend in NFLD. uses a browning blr in 22-250 to shoot caribou and moose he always shoots them in the head or neck and not one has moved out of their track yet. the key for using a 22-250 for deer is bullet selection and placement.