Savage LRPV

[jim]

Am wanting a rifle to shoot in factory class varmint matches where 400 yards is the maximum range. I've narrowed my choices down to the Savage LRPV in 223 with a 1x7 twist or the same model in 22.250 with a 1x9 twist. The 223 with 1x7 twist will shoot 80 grain Sierra MK which have very good BC however the 250 with 9 twist will I'm guessing shoot 69 Sierra MK's. I know the 80 grainers have much better BC than the 69 grain bullets however the 250 will push the 69 significantly faster. I would appreciate thoughts on these two calibers. I know the 6BR is available in this model however I prefer to stick to the 22 caliber - already have dies, cases and bullets.

Thanks much.

 

[jim]

Update - I performed some calculations with one of the online ballistic programs and given the following info it appears the 223 possesses less wind drift than the 250;

223 with 80 grain Sierra MK (.420 BC) at 2650 FPS
22.250 with 69 grain Sierra MK (.301 BC) at 3150 FPS

 

[Delaware_Ken]

Don't overlook the Berger 80 gr VLD's. My Savage F/TR 223 7 twist loves them.

Ken

 

[wc872]

The LRPV in a 9 twist 22-250 that I have will run Hornady 75 AMAX's, Berger 70 & 75 VLD's quite well. I shot several boxes of Berger 80 gr. VLD's but the 75 Amax's always grouped a little better. H4831SC was my powder of choice.
Semper Fi

 

[jim]

Thanks wx872 - just sent you a private message.

 

[alinwa]

Jim, get the 223 it will ALWAYS beat the 22-250 all things being equal

BTDT GTTS

 

[TomD]

Jim, get the 223 it will ALWAYS beat the 22-250 all things being equal

BTDT GTTS

Most especially barrel life.

 

[Charles E]

. . . all things being equal

Though as Merrill Martin's son Derrick was fond of pointing out, "ceteris ain't hardly ever paribus..."

 

[alinwa]

Though as Merrill Martin's son Derrick was fond of pointing out, "ceteris ain't hardly ever paribus..."

oooohh, an ad lib macaronic, nice

al

 

[stall]

223 vs 22-250

The LRPV in a 9 twist 22-250 that I have will run Hornady 75 AMAX's, Berger 70 & 75 VLD's quite well. I shot several boxes of Berger 80 gr. VLD's but the 75 Amax's always grouped a little better. H4831SC was my powder of choice.
Semper Fi

WC can you recall what velocity you were getting, I am considering trying the 4831SC in my 1=8 T 220 swift. Thanks

 

[tenring]

Don't overlook the Berger 80 gr VLD's. My Savage F/TR 223 7 twist loves them.

Ken

Same here, but mine is a 7 twist LRPV. Also loves the Berger 80 gr. moly coated VLD over 25.5 gr. Varget and CCI BR4. I shoot in 400 yd. competition also and it has done well for me. I have 2,700 pills thru the pipe - every one of them molyed and borescope shows very little wear.