Presmyk Report post Posted December 12, 2015 I got a 22-250 for calling gun and I'm looking for a bullet that is solid enough won't jack up a bobcat bad. I would like a 40-55 grain bullet. I was going to load up some 40 grn vmax but I wouldn't want to shoot a cat with. I was told berger target bullets would be good for my "requirement". What is the difference in the target and the varmint bullets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted December 12, 2015 I've had alot of bergers blow up the offside hide and ruin them. I use vmax now exclusively in my.204 (different creature than a 22-220) and never ever have an exit. I think for what you're wanting to do, a Barnes copper bullet would be the ticket. Small hole going in slightly larger but still small hole coming out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted December 12, 2015 That's what I'm thinking u don't want to load a slower big bullet bc that defeats the purpose of a fast flat shooting rifle quarter size exit as biggest what I'm thinking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 12, 2015 Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted December 13, 2015 Good luck.Real contributing post lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted December 13, 2015 What about match ammo are the jackets normally thicker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doogan Report post Posted December 13, 2015 With that round, pick a heavier bullet and don't load it as hot. If your trying to save the hide that is. If you can find a bonded bullet, I would shoot that, it would stay together and not vaporize. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 I've been down this road before. What was recommended to be was a light light bullet at warp speed, hoping for no exit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted December 13, 2015 I've been down this road before. What was recommended to be was a light light bullet at warp speed, hoping for no exit.And what did you experience? I have shot yote with 100 grain 243 and exit was 50 cent size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted December 13, 2015 My .22-250 loved the 52gr. SMK HPBT. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted December 13, 2015 How they do damage wise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted December 13, 2015 They came out. Usually $.50 to 2" hole, but not like a grenade went off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 I never killed a cat with them, but was less then impressed with the 40 vmax from my 223 on coyotes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Presmyk Report post Posted December 13, 2015 Screw it if the taxi can't sew it up they shouldn't be a taxidermist lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted December 13, 2015 I never killed a cat with them, but was less then impressed with the 40 vmax from my 223 on coyotes. I much prefer the 50gr. VMAX/ZMAX @ 3303FPS from my .223 too. No coyote has ever walked away from one of those from my gun. The 69gr. SMK is good too. Does not put them down quite as fast, but better for shots a little further out, and accuracy is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
