{"id":15543,"date":"2025-05-28T14:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=15543"},"modified":"2025-05-28T16:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:39:50","slug":"best-22-250-ammo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/best-22-250-ammo\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 22-250 Ammo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking about adding some 22-250 to your arsenal? If so, you may be wondering what the best <\/span>22-250 ammo<\/span><\/a> is for the job. This caliber is excellent for varmints like foxes, coyotes, prairie dogs, and rats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 22-250 Remington, or 5.7x48mm cartridge, has been around for nearly 80 years. It stands out amidst the hype surrounding <\/span>the .17 HMR<\/span><\/a> and the long-standing popularity of 22 long rifle.<\/span>\u00a0While I appreciate both of these cartridges, the 22-250 holds a unique position in the shooting community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides, it isn\u2019t comparable to the .22R or .17HMR, despite having the \u201c22\u201d in its name. In fact, the 22-250 is more akin to the .223 than those tiny cartridges I just mentioned. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best 22-250 Ammo On the Market<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that we\u2019ve covered the basics, let\u2019s get into my picks for the best 22-250 ammo. \u00a0We\u2019ll also discuss various uses, including plinking, varmints, and hunting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best 22-250 Ammo: <\/b>Plinking<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sellier & Bellot 22-250<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Sellier & Bellot’s 55-grain SP (soft point) is a good pick for an economical do-it-all round.<\/p><\/div>\n

These 55-grain soft-point projectiles are designed for varmint hunting, but are so affordable you can use them for plinking, too. They have real brass casings, a bare lead core, and a semi-jacketed design. The casings are reloadable, and the target deforms nicely when hitting soft targets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sellier & Bellot 22-250 rounds produce 1,166 foot-pounds of muzzle energy and leave the barrel at 3,091 feet per second. The ammo offers minimal bullet drop and a flat flight path while shooting clean. If you need something a little faster, you can always go for their FMJ option.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.22-250 Rem<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/td>\n55gr<\/td>\n3,107 FPS<\/td>\n1,179 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,739 FPS\/916 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,399 FPS\/703 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,084 FPS\/531 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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\n Remington Express 22-250 Rem 55 Grain PSP \u2013 20 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\n $32.85 <\/div>\n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Federal Power-Shok 22-250 Rem 55 Grain SP - 20 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\n $29.85 <\/div>\n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n