I'm shooting a 22.250 and would like to know what bullet to reload thats not so explosive on fox and coyotes? I still would like to keep my muzzel velocity around 3800fps. I'm using varget powder right now but can always try something new.

At that velocity you're going to pay out the nose for a bullet that will stay together, I suspect. I'm assuming Nosler makes a 55 gr partition? Or can you get that velocity with 55 gr bullet? I doubt it.

55 grain barnes.
None of hte standard bullets are going to hold together at that velocity. I like the V Max and the Nosler BT but if you hit a fox under 200 yards the bullet is going to do the hollow point scatter and rip holes.

The Barnes bullet would be the 55 grn. Triple Shock. Solid copper, should hold together.

Nosler makes a 60 grn partition.

There is also a trophy bonded bear claw, I think it is 55 grains.

You may be able to get a 55 grain bullet up to 3800 fps with the new H4007 powder. If your goal is to not blow up a fox, you probably should try to load it down.

I think I would go with the 45 gr. Barn's X bullet at that
velocity..

Thanks guys! I'll try loading them down a little bit and maybe try a little heavier bullet.

At that velocity, even a monolithic solid bullet will cause extensive damage due to the shockwave created by speed alone.

i think you would be better off to go with a 45 to 50 grain bullet like the v-max, ballistic tip or the blitzking and load it down just a hair. i have shot coyotes at 15-20 yards and not had any pelt damage. but thats just the luck i have had with them. just bear in mind, i have never shot a fox, dont know how it will handle them.

What you are asking-IMO-is not possible. If you are concerned about pelt damage-do this. Try the 75 grain A-Max. Run it up to about 3100 fps. We are experimenting with this bullet. We have only shot a half dozen Yotes with this bullet, but so far no pelt damage.

What is the twist rate in your rifle?? These bullets may be difficult to stabilize in a slow twist. But every rifle is different. Tom.

My rifle twist is 1 in 12, heavy barrel