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Lindcott Armory

Rifle · SAAMI

.22-250 Remington

Also known as .22 Varminter · .22-250 · .22-250 Varminter

Premier varmint cartridge.

Caliber
0.224″ · 5.69 mm
Introduced
1965
Case
Rimless
Parent
.250 Savage
Primary use
Varmint, Target
Status
Active

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EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains40 · 50 · 55 gr
Identity
Introduced
1965
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
J.E. Gebby, J.B. Smith, Grosvenor Wotkyns
Manufacturer
Remington Arms
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Abundant
Build
Case capacity
43 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:12 to 1:8
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
65,000 psi
Eff. range
500 yd
Max range
3500 yd
Recoil
6–9 ft·lb

Introduced by Remington Arms

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .22-250 Remington. Parent case: .250 Savage.

Performance

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Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 5.690.224 ✓
Neck ⌀ 6.450.254 ✓
Shoulder ⌀ 10.520.414 ✓
Shoulder angle 28°— ✓
Base ⌀ 11.940.470 ✓
Rim ⌀ 12.010.473 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.240.049 ✓
Neck length 6.200.244 ≈
Case length 48.561.912 ✓
Overall length 59.692.350 ✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .22-250 Remington is highlighted below.

Factory loads

Verification

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Suitable powders

23 reloading powders listed for .22-250 Remington, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

S133Power Pro VarmintRS40Ramshot X-TerminatorIMR 4007 SSCIMR 8208 XBRNorma 201N130BenchmarkVihtavuori N133AR 2207AR 2208IMR 30312460N135N550203-BNorma 202H380Vihtavuori N140
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Firearms chambered in .22-250 Remington

12 models in the database chamber .22-250 Remington. Browse all →

Sako 90 Varmint .22-250 RemSavage Arms Impulse PredatorSavage 110 Carbon Predator 22-250Savage Arms Impulse Carbon PredatorBergara RidgeSavage Arms Impulse Predator .22-250Christensen Arms Ranger .243 WinSavage Arms Model 110 Carbon PredatorSavage Arms 110 Carbon Predator 6.5 CreedmoorTikka T3x Lite 6.5 PRCSavage 110 Varmint .223 Rem 24-inchSavage 110 Varmint .22-250 Rem 24-inch

Lineage

Immediate parent
.250 Savage
Direct descendants (1)
.22-250 Ackley Improved
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Connected reference

Loads117 factory loads for .22-250 RemingtonReloading23 suitable powders — cross-referenceFirearmsFirearms in .22-250 Remington

History

Originated as a wildcat cartridge around 1937, developed independently by several gunsmiths including J.E. Gebby. Known as .22 Varminter for decades. Remington commercialized it in 1965 as the .22-250 Remington. It immediately became the dominant varmint cartridge, achieving velocities near .220 Swift from a shorter case that fits standard-length actions. Extremely popular with prairie dog hunters and long-range varmint shooters.

FAQs

What twist rate does .22-250 Remington use?
.22-250 Remington typically uses a 1:12 to 1:8 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .22-250 Remington?
.22-250 Remington uses a 0.224″ (5.69 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .22-250 Remington still in production?
.22-250 Remington is active; typical availability is abundant.
What is .22-250 Remington used for?
.22-250 Remington is primarily used for varmint, target.
What is .22-250 Remington based on?
.22-250 Remington is derived from the .250 Savage case.
What are the best powders for .22-250 Remington?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .22-250 Remington include S133, Power Pro Varmint, RS40, Ramshot X-Terminator, among 23 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 97 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →