bullet selection

Grant · Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:23 am Post subject: bullet selection

I'm looking at switching to a "varmint bullet" for my 250/3000 for hunting Yotes. I was hoping to stay with a 100 grain bullet, but it looks that most offerings are 87 grain and lighter. These are the three I've narrowed it down to, anyone used these bullets or have a better suggestion?

www.hornady.com/store/...InterBond/
www.speer-bullets.com/...aspx?id=27
www.nosler.com/Bullets...rmint.aspx

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:21 am Post subject: Re: bullet selection

The Hornady Interbond isn't designed for varmints although I'm quite sure it would kill a coyote!

44marty · Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: bullet selection

I don't have a .25, but have found Speer bullets to be very consistent and give great accuracy. The Nosler bullets you linked to look as though they will cause the least pelt damage.
Pull up a stump and crack a beer. Someone will be along soon who has used a 250/3000 for 'yotes.

Elvis · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:26 am Post subject: Re: bullet selection

those speers look just like the .223 52grn hp loads I swear by. big hole and quick kills.

English Mike · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:05 am Post subject: Re: bullet selection

Sierra have a SP varmint bullet at 87gr - #1610 or a 75gr HP - #1600

Grant · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: bullet selection

I'm already reloading the Sierra 1625 for this rifle and it's great for deer.

English Mike · Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: bullet selection

I've not used the #1600 but worked up a load for it's bigger brother the #1800 in .270 that is consistently sub MOA at 200yds.
Got to be worth a try IMO.

fnuser · Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: bullet selection

I have used the Sierra 1600 75 g and the accuraccy and velocity were phenom.