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bodkin · Feb 19, 2019

Hello all.

I recovered this empty case over the weekend and it doesn't look like any British ordnance that I've found before..... It measures about 49 mm after obturation Could it be from your side of the pond?
If so, Do we know what it could have been loaded into? Thanks in advance for your perspicacity.

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Madmox · Feb 19, 2019

That would be a Remington 22-250 cartridge. It’s an American cartridge, not military, used generally used for varmint/ small game. It’s a high velocity cartridge

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bodkin · Feb 19, 2019

Madmox said:
That would be a Remington 22-250 cartridge. It’s an American cartridge, not military, used generally used for varmint/ small game. It’s a high velocity cartridge

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What more could I ask for? Perfect, thank you! Any particular rifle or many? Is my only other possible question......

Madmox · Feb 19, 2019

Ehhh.... any number of rifles can be chambered in 22-250. It will be bolt action. I’ve never seen it chambered in semi-auto though it is certainly possible.

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firemanphob · Feb 19, 2019

Almost every rifle company has chambered rifles in .22-250. Has been a popular varmint cartridge for years. Mostly Bolt action but also single shots.

bodkin · Feb 19, 2019

Madmox said:
Ehhh.... any number of rifles can be chambered in 22-250. It will be bolt action. I’ve never seen it chambered in semi-auto though it is certainly possible.

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That's great and very helpful, thanks again.

bodkin · Feb 19, 2019

firemanphob said:
Almost every rifle company has chambered rifles in .22-250. Has been a popular varmint cartridge for years. Mostly Bolt action but also single shots.

Thanks guys, Always the best place to ask :rifle:

dickn52 · Feb 21, 2019

As stated. 22-250 REM case made by Federal Cartridge of Minnesota.

bodkin · Feb 23, 2019

dickn52 said:
As stated. 22-250 REM case made by Federal Cartridge of Minnesota.

You guys are a mind of information! Thanks for letting me tap into it.

Longhair · Feb 25, 2019

The designation ".22-250" comes from it originally being a wildcat made by necking down a .250 Savage case to .22 cal. It has since become a very popular commercial round known for it's high velocity and accuracy, making it a great choice for longer range varmint hunting.

bodkin · Feb 28, 2019

Longhair said:
The designation ".22-250" comes from it originally being a wildcat made by necking down a .250 Savage case to .22 cal. It has since become a very popular commercial round known for it's high velocity and accuracy, making it a great choice for longer range varmint hunting.

Thank you Sir, more super info!

medicchief · Mar 1, 2019

Wicked little round, with a muzzle velocity of approximately 3800 fps!

Longhair · Mar 1, 2019

medicchief said:
Wicked little round, with a muzzle velocity of approximately 3800 fps!

I've loaded them up to around 4100fps. Of course it depends on the specific projectile, but it is a capable and popular old screamer if that's what you're looking for.

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