So, talk me into, or out of, a .22-250...

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, May 15, 2015, 07:31 (3484 days ago)

I have a soft spot in my heart for Mausers and have been long fascinated by, but never owned, the "mini-Mausers" such as the Rem 799's, Chas. Daley's, etc. I currently have lust in my heart for a dark-stocked Zastava M85 in .22-250. They are a bit crude on the woodwork but what a neat package!

Not much of a varmint hunter (but willing to change) so, at least initially, it'd be a target shooting/plinking rig. The 1:14 twist seems to function best with up to 55gr projectiles...at least, according to the 'net commandos. That's fine as there are some on the shelf to feed the 'Triple Deuce'. Also, a feller could feed it some lighter fodder and go for speed but, again, a target won't much care if it's 3,000 or 4,000fps.

Any words of encouragement or disdain?

Thanks!