22 creed on coyotes

jsider

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Thoughts on 22 creed varmint bullets for coyotes? Looking for high’ish BC, not worried about the pelt.
 

TheGDog

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Has anyone come out with a lead-free for .22 Creedmoor yet?

Or, Has anyone at least hand-loaded with one of the many high BC all-copper projectiles yet?

As you can imagine, since our state demands lead-free for hunting, is why I ask.
 
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Has anyone come out with a lead-free for .22 Creedmoor yet?

Or, Has anyone at least hand-loaded with one of the many high BC all-copper projectiles yet?

As you can imagine, since our state demands lead-free for hunting, is why I ask.
I use a 55gr Maximus in my 223
 

MHWASH

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I've used the 80 ELDm from my 22-250 AI. I see no reason to change, but I'm sure I will when these are used up. IMG_2141.jpg
 
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after I use up my stash of old 75 Gr A max Ill buy some 75 GR Hornady ELD ..I'm pretty sure going along at 22 CReed speeds , they won't just tickle a yote ..

building 2 new 22 Creeds now and working up loads ,,,have yet to shoot a yote with them ..I was in the middle of a 22 250 AI build and thought better of it due to a lack of brass and having to fire form as well....so I've been slowly creating 22 Creed brass from 308 ....
 

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I've been a fan of the 22-250 for about as long as I can remember but with new unprimed brass so hard to come by for them and Creedmoor brass, even 22 Creedmoor, so easy the natural choice for a new hot rod 22 cal build would be the 22 Creed.

I know "improved" cartridges like a 22-250AI seem to be as popular as ever but for me, especially with the way the brass situation is, I'd never do a 22-250AI when I can have its twin in a 22 Creed but with less work and cost.

That new 62gr ELD-VT would make for a great choice, just make sure you get a fast enough twist barrel to shoot them because they need a 9tw as a minimum and a 8 or 8.5tw is better. I think the O'neill Ops guys have been using those 62 ELD-VT's in 22-250's and shoot as many or more coyotes then anyone I know. They have some great YouTube videos.
 
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NO doubt the 22 Creed is going to run away with the fanfare and take most 22 250 guys like myself with it ... common sense kicks in !
 

Jreinf

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I was loading 75 eldm extra spicy in my 20” and they were explosive. Had very good luck with them. I like the 69 tmk when I can find them and I lucked into some 64 tgk and those were super good. I just finished up a 16” 22 creed I am going to see what kinda velocities I can get with the 75 and probably give the new eldvt a try as well.
 

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Longest kill on a coyote with 22 Creed and 80 ELDX is 970 yards so far. First shot miss. Adjusted wind hold and lunged him. He ran 50-70 yards and died in some cactus.
 
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