22 ARC

I was running the 80eldm at 2930fps in my 20” ruger gen 2 with 28.5gr of varget. In Hornady brass I started to get an ej mk at 30.5, 3110fps

With cfe 223 and the 80s I was running 31.5 at 3080fps. Saw ej mk at 32.5gr, 3215fps.

Didn’t shoot the cfe 223 load much to check for accuracy but 28.5gr of varget was legit accuracy wise.

I sold the ruger though to do another 22arc off a tikka.

You have someone open the bolt gave up for you?


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The real question is 22 ARC or 6 ARC? My boys 308 is too much for him. Hoping to draw an elk tag for him this year. He’s proficient out to 300 yards. I am sure the ELD series would be enough, considering it has taken a Moose. I have a spare NF laying around I will be tossing on either.

I’ve got 2 of each… the right answer is: doesn’t matter 1 bit. Never been in a spot with one and found a situation where “the other would’ve done better”. They’re neck and neck on literally everything. Pick one for whatever reason and go for it
 
Checked velocity with cfe223 & lever for the 75eldms this evening out of the 12.5” bbl

Hornady max loads

Cfe223
29.8 2588fps

Lever
30.2 2659fps
 
Checked velocity with cfe223 & lever for the 75eldms this evening out of the 12.5” bbl

Hornady max loads

Cfe223
29.8 2588fps

Lever
30.2 2659fps
Well your getting 16 inch 223 velocities out of your 12.5 inch barrel. My goal was 20 inch 223 velocities out of a 16 inch barrel. Still working on it.
 
Checked velocity with cfe223 & lever for the 75eldms this evening out of the 12.5” bbl

Hornady max loads

Cfe223
29.8 2588fps

Lever
30.2 2659fps

That’s about where I was with lever, didn’t try cfe in the short barrel. 8208 and TAC got me a good jump in MV
 
Yep. Really liking this round. I’ve got an 18” barreled AR. Getting 2930 fps with 77 tmk and 75 eldm’s.


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What brand barrel? I tried a Faxon 16” that I couldn’t get much speed out of. I would take the 2” length and weight penalty for that kind of speed. I was 2500 with factory 88s and 2630 with factory 80s.
 
What brand barrel? I tried a Faxon 16” that I couldn’t get much speed out of. I would take the 2” length and weight penalty for that kind of speed. I was 2500 with factory 88s and 2630 with factory 80s.

Ballistic Advantage barrel. The premium series if I remember right. Looked back and I was getting just under 2800 with the 80’s. I see no real advantage going with the 80’s over the 75’s. We’ve killed deer with both.


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The real question is 22 ARC or 6 ARC? My boys 308 is too much for him. Hoping to draw an elk tag for him this year. He’s proficient out to 300 yards. I am sure the ELD series would be enough, considering it has taken a Moose. I have a spare NF laying around I will be tossing on either.
6 just because it’s legal in more states for elk. I built one for coyotes and am impressed enough that I will use it for bigger game. Was a spur of the moment when I found an $70 barrel on close out.
 
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