22-250 Ballistics Charts From Every Major Ammunition Manufacturer

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22-250 Ballistics Charts

Jump to an ammo company: Barnes | Browning | Federal | Fiocchi | Hornady | Norma | Nosler | Prvi Partizan (PPU) | Remington | Sellier & Bellot | Sierra | Underwood | Winchester

Barnes Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Barnes VOR-TX 22-250 Rem 50 grain TSX FB Ballistics Chart

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Browning Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Browning BXV Predator & Varmint 22-250 Rem 50 grain Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

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Federal Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Federal Power-Shok 22-250 Rem 55 grain JSP | Federal Varmint & Predator 22-250 Rem 50 grain JHP | Federal Varmint & Predator 22-250 Rem 55 grain V-MAX

Federal Power-Shok 22-250 Rem 55 grain JSP Ballistics Chart

Federal Varmint & Predator 22-250 Rem 50 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Federal Varmint & Predator 22-250 Rem 55 grain V-MAX Ballistics Chart

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Fiocchi Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Fiocchi Field Dynamics 22-250 Rem 40 grain V-MAX | Fiocchi Field Dynamics 22-250 Rem 55 grain V-MAX

Fiocchi Field Dynamics 22-250 Rem 40 grain V-MAX Ballistics Chart

Fiocchi Field Dynamics 22-250 Rem 55 grain V-MAX Ballistics Chart

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Hornady Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Hornady Superformance Varmint 22-250 Rem 35 grain NTX | Hornady Superformance Varmint 22-250 Rem 50 grain V-MAX | Hornady Varmint Express 22-250 Rem 50 grain V-MAX | Hornady Varmint Express 22-250 Rem 55 grain V-MAX

Hornady Superformance Varmint 22-250 Rem 35 grain NTX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Superformance Varmint 22-250 Rem 50 grain V-MAX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Varmint Express 22-250 Rem 50 grain V-MAX Ballistics Chart

Hornady Varmint Express 22-250 Rem 55 grain V-MAX Ballistics Chart

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Norma Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Norma Oryx 22-250 Rem 55 grain Bonded SP | Norma TIPSTRIKE Varmint 22-250 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip

Norma Oryx 22-250 Rem 55 grain Bonded SP Ballistics Chart

Norma TIPSTRIKE Varmint 22-250 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

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Nosler Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Nosler Ballistic Tip 22-250 Rem 35 grain BTLF | Nosler Ballistic Tip 22-250 Rem 40 grain BTLF | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 22-250 Rem 55 grain BTV | Nosler Varmageddon 22-250 Rem 55 grain FB Tipped

Nosler Ballistic Tip 22-250 Rem 35 grain BTLF Ballistics Chart

Nosler Ballistic Tip 22-250 Rem 40 grain BTLF Ballistics Chart

Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 22-250 Rem 55 grain BTV Ballistics Chart

Nosler Varmageddon 22-250 Rem 55 grain FB Tipped Ballistics Chart

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Prvi Partizan (PPU) Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Prvi Partizan 22-250 Rem 55 grain SP Ballistics Chart

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Remington Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Remington High Performance 22-250 Rem 55 grain PSP | Remington Premier AccuTip-V 22-250 Rem 50 grain AccuTip-V | Remington UMC 22-250 Rem 45 grain JHP | Remington UMC 22-250 Rem 50 grain JHP

Remington High Performance 22-250 Rem 55 grain PSP Ballistics Chart

Remington Premier AccuTip-V 22-250 Rem 50 grain AccuTip-V Ballistics Chart

Remington UMC 22-250 Rem 45 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Remington UMC 22-250 Rem 50 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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Sellier & Bellot Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Sellier & Bellot 22-250 Rem 55 grain FMJ | Sellier & Bellot 22-250 Rem 55 grain SBT GK | Sellier & Bellot 22-250 Rem 55 grain SP

Sellier & Bellot 22-250 Rem 55 grain FMJ Ballistics Chart

Sellier & Bellot 22-250 Rem 55 grain SBT GK Ballistics Chart

Sellier & Bellot 22-250 Rem 55 grain SP Ballistics Chart

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Sierra Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Sierra Prairie Enemy 22-250 Rem 50 grain BK Ballistics Chart

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Underwood Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Underwood 22-250 Rem 50 grain Ballistic Tip Varmint | Underwood 22-250 Rem 55 grain Ballistic Tip Varmint | Underwood 22-250 Rem 60 grain Ballistic Tip Varmint | Underwood Controlled Chaos 22-250 Rem 38 grain Solid Monolithic

Underwood 22-250 Rem 50 grain Ballistic Tip Varmint Ballistics Chart

Underwood 22-250 Rem 55 grain Ballistic Tip Varmint Ballistics Chart

Underwood 22-250 Rem 60 grain Ballistic Tip Varmint Ballistics Chart

Underwood Controlled Chaos 22-250 Rem 38 grain Solid Monolithic Ballistics Chart

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Winchester Ammunition Ballistics - 22-250 Rem

Jump to a ballistics chart: Winchester 22-250 Rem 45 grain JHP | Winchester Ballistic Silvertip 22-250 Rem 55 grain Fragmenting Polymer Tip | Winchester Power-Point 22-250 Rem 64 grain SP | Winchester Super-X 22-250 Rem 55 grain PSP | Winchester Varmint X 22-250 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip | Winchester Varmint X Lead-Free 22-250 Rem 38 grain JHP

Winchester 22-250 Rem 45 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Ballistic Silvertip 22-250 Rem 55 grain Fragmenting Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Power-Point 22-250 Rem 64 grain SP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Super-X 22-250 Rem 55 grain PSP Ballistics Chart

Winchester Varmint X 22-250 Rem 55 grain Polymer Tip Ballistics Chart

Winchester Varmint X Lead-Free 22-250 Rem 38 grain JHP Ballistics Chart

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Administrative Note: The information above comes from the manufacturers. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load. When manufacturer ballistic data were unavailable, they were calculated using a ballistics calculator.

22-250 Trajectory Chart

A bullet’s trajectory is also called its flight path. Shooters often measure the bullet’s change in elevation in inches of bullet drop, but it’s also measured in minutes of angle (MOA).

A cartridge with a flat trajectory is preferred because it allows shooters to make fewer adjustments to compensate for bullet drop. The 22 ARC and 6.5 Creedmoor are excellent examples of flat-trajectory rifle cartridges, which contributes to their popularity among varmint hunters and long-range shooting enthusiasts.

The 22-250 Remington is another flat-shooting rifle cartridge. Its lightweight projectiles, which boast high muzzle velocities and solid ballistic coefficients, make shooting coyotes, prairie dogs, and other small game animals much simpler at long distances.

When it is sighted in at 200 yards with a bolt-action rifle, a 55 grain bullet only drops -38.6 inches at 500 yards.

Note: The chart above illustrates the trajectory of only one 22-250 Rem load. Actual ballistic performance may vary depending on bullet weight, lot, barrel length, and environmental conditions while shooting.

22-250 Velocity

A bullet’s muzzle velocity is the rate at which it exits the barrel. American shooters measure a projectile’s velocity in feet per second (fps).

Because they give exploding propellant more time to exert its energy against the projectile’s base, longer barrels typically produce higher muzzle velocities. Bullet weight and design also significantly affect how much velocity a projectile will exhibit downrange. For example, heavier bullets have higher inertia, and therefore tend to attain relatively lower muzzle velocities than lighter bullets.

Soft point bullets conserve velocity less efficiently than polymer-tipped hollow point boat tail bullets because HPBTs are more ballistically efficient.

Handloads also tend to have higher velocities than factory-loaded ammo, which is one reason why reloading is so popular among dedicated varmint hunters and long-distance shooting enthusiasts.

The muzzle velocity of a factory-loaded 22-250 50 grain AccuTip-V cartridge is 3,800 fps. The muzzle velocity of a Remington High Performance 55 grain PSP round is 3,680 fps. The 50 grain AccuTip-V maintains a velocity of 1,878 fps at 500 yards downrange. The 55 grain PSP maintains a velocity of 1,490 fps at 500 yards downrange.

22-250 Kinetic Energy

A bullet’s kinetic energy is measured in foot-pounds (ft-lbs). A projectile’s muzzle energy reflects the force with which it exits the barrel. Heavier bullets tend to have higher muzzle energy than lighter bullets. Velocity is also a significant contributing factor, however, which is why lighter projectiles can have greater muzzle energy than heavier ones.

Higher muzzle energy typically indicates the round has more recoil. The 22-250’s lightweight projectiles generate relatively little recoil energy, making it an excellent choice for introducing someone to shooting and hunting.

A 50 grain V-MAX will have about 1,776 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. At 500 yards, it only conserves 447 ft-lbs of that energy. The 55 grain V-MAX conserves even less energy at the same range: 1,654 ft-lbs at the muzzle, 433 ft-lbs at 500 yards.

22-250 Effective Range

The 22-250 offers an effective range of 500 yards to the average varmint hunter. In the hands of a skilled marksman, the 22-250 has an effective range of 800 yards for varmint hunting.

The biggest problem with lightweight projectiles is that they conserve relatively less energy downrange. This is why the 22-250 has a relatively short effective range for deer hunting: up to 300 yards, although many agree that it’s best to keep it within 200 yards. This may be a moot shortcoming depending on where you live, because the 22-250 isn’t legal for taking deer and other large game in several states.

How Do 22-250 Ballistics Compare to Other Rifle Cartridges?

The 22-250 has great versatility and is comparable to dozens of rifle cartridges. The Ammo.com team has previously compared it to other varmint rounds like the 223 Rem, 5.56x45, 22 Creedmoor, 22 Varminter, 224 Valkyrie, and 243 Win.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The team at Ammo.com has gathered and answered some of the most commonly asked questions about 22-250 ballistics.

What is the effective range of a 22-250?

The effective range of a 22-250 is about 300 yards for deer hunting, or 800 yards for varmint hunting and precision shooting.

What is a 22-250 caliber good for?

A 22-250 cartridge is good for varmint hunting, precision shooting, and deer hunting (in states that allow it).

Is a 22-250 more powerful than a 223?

Yes, a 22-250 is more powerful than a 223 Rem by most standards.

How far out is a 22-250 accurate?

A 22-250 can be accurate out to 800 yards in the hands of a capable shooter.