22 Creedmoor - Tell me why I should or shouldn't

[USAF Ret]

The .223/5.56 with 77-grain TMKs is perfectly capable at 300 yards (and well beyond). Whether you choose to believe that or not is up to you.

I believe you and the others. Good to hear real world results.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Not on my hunting rifle. I just picked up my upper from my gunsmith. I had him install an 18" Ballistic Advantage barrel. I will be taking it to the range this weekend for load testing and will do some calculations off the MV. If I get good groups, sounds like I will just stick with what I got. Appreciate it.

With an 18" barrel out of a gas gun, you should be able to get into the 2600 fps range with the 77s without too much trouble. Assuming somewhere around 500 feet of elevation (pretty much average for NC) that will easily get you to 400 yards.

 

[USAF Ret]

With an 18" barrel out of a gas gun, you should be able to get into the 2600 fps range with the 77s without too much trouble. Assuming somewhere around 500 feet of elevation (pretty much average for NC) that will easily get you to 400 yards.

Much appreciated. I am about to sell quite a few firearms that don't fit my needs anymore and I just don't shoot. I was debating putting the money back into another rifle and caliber. Good stuff to think on. Thanks!

 

[Wrench]

The creed is going to be much harder on meat than anything else you have. You're not shooting far enough for it to shine. If I were buying another rifle for your criteria, it'd be a 8tw 223/223ai in a bolt gun.....plenty of juice, cheap ammo, light weight, low recoil and 3x barrel life.

 

[USAF Ret]

The creed is going to be much harder on meat than anything else you have. You're not shooting far enough for it to shine. If I were buying another rifle for your criteria, it'd be a 8tw 223/223ai in a bolt gun.....plenty of juice, cheap ammo, light weight, low recoil and 3x barrel life.

Good point. I would like to do some long range shooting, but it is too far of a drive to a range with any distance. I know a 223 AI would give me a little more punch, but from the sounds of it, it's not really needed. Thanks a lot for the input.

 

[USAF Ret]

Appreciate all the info. I may look into a 6 ARC as I have a 300 BO I really don't shoot and my suppressed 9mm PCC does short work better. Might just do a rebarrel which is a heck of a lot cheaper than a new rifle.

 

[Eldoradotim]

Similar question to piggy back on this...

Lets say a guy drank the Koolaid and is all in on .223 and 77 TMK.

Already having the .223, my assumption is that 22 Creedmoor in 77 tmk (or ELD-M) essentially extends the effective range by quite a bit, with the least amount of added recoil (compared to 6 Creed or something). Also with the benefit of being more gooder with regards to wind/drop.

Correct assumptions?

 

[Nine Banger]

Similar question to piggy back on this...

Lets say a guy drank the Koolaid and is all in on .223 and 77 TMK.

Already having the .223, my assumption is that 22 Creedmoor in 77 tmk (or ELD-M) essentially extends the effective range by quite a bit, with the least amount of added recoil (compared to 6 Creed or something). Also with the benefit of being more gooder with regards to wind/drop.

Correct assumptions?

Yeah or you can shorten the barrel with the extra powder and get the same performance as a long 223 or mid length GT.

 

[willfrye027]

22 creed is a lot of fun and my go to for western big game. Unless you need the extra velocity and extended range, your 223 might be an even better choice with lower recoil and much less finicky to load for.

Downsides of 22 creed are somewhat finicky to load for and less barrel life. The upside is extended range/higher MV. The trade off is worth it for me but if I was mostly hunting whitetails I’d be shooting my 223