California Rokslide Special & Mono Recommendations

[gunz_4l1f3]

I am very green to the small caliber center fire rifle game, however I do want to give it a shot. Partially because I enjoy shooting lower recoiling rifles, as well as being able to build a rifle that anyone can shoot. I am looking to build a lightweight chassis rifle with a barrel of about 18”-20” in 22creed or 6creed(any other recommendations?). My main target is deer , bear, and smaller game, although if it works well I could be convinced to use it on bigger animals. However, the issue I keep running into is having to use mono bullets to be legal in California, and have an impact velocity that can expand mono bullets reliably out to 700yards. Although I know my shooting capability might not be up to par with some people here I need this capability based on a very specific situation that can not be avoided in order to be successful and only occurs only in California. Anything outside of this specific use case I would ideally be 500 yards and in. Does anyone have any recommendations on good mono bullets and if there is even a possibility that I can get a 18” rifle to reach the speed needed to have good terminal ballistics out to 700yards? Any advice will help and I am open to any caliber recommendations as well! Thank you for your help!

 

[mtnbound]

I am very green to the small caliber center fire rifle game, however I do want to give it a shot. Partially because I enjoy shooting lower recoiling rifles, as well as being able to build a rifle that anyone can shoot. I am looking to build a lightweight chassis rifle with a barrel of about 18”-20” in 22creed or 6creed(any other recommendations?). My main target is deer , bear, and smaller game, although if it works well I could be convinced to use it on bigger animals. However, the issue I keep running into is having to use mono bullets to be legal in California, and have an impact velocity that can expand mono bullets reliably out to 700yards. Although I know my shooting capability might not be up to par with some people here I need this capability based on a very specific situation that can not be avoided in order to be successful and only occurs only in California. Anything outside of this specific use case I would ideally be 500 yards and in. Does anyone have any recommendations on good mono bullets and if there is even a possibility that I can get a 18” rifle to reach the speed needed to have good terminal ballistics out to 700yards? Any advice will help and I am open to any caliber recommendations as well! Thank you for your help!

First, you should check if a 22CM is even legal in California for big game. If it's not, then 6CM would be your choice. You will need to reload or buy custom-loaded ammo to achieve your velocity with a shorter barrel. Your 700-yard goal will likely be challenging and questionable because you'll need to maintain a higher impact velocity with copper to get a decent wound channel. IMO, copper bullets are best used with a max of 400 yards, slower impact velocity does not make a very good wound channel. You are stuck with copper, so do your homework and really look at what some of the copper bullet manufacturers claim and add 250fps to their minimum velocity. You might also look into the DRT bullets.

 

[Formidilosus]

I am very green to the small caliber center fire rifle game, however I do want to give it a shot. Partially because I enjoy shooting lower recoiling rifles, as well as being able to build a rifle that anyone can shoot. I am looking to build a lightweight chassis rifle with a barrel of about 18”-20” in 22creed or 6creed(any other recommendations?). My main target is deer , bear, and smaller game, although if it works well I could be convinced to use it on bigger animals. However, the issue I keep running into is having to use mono bullets to be legal in California, and have an impact velocity that can expand mono bullets reliably out to 700yards. Although I know my shooting capability might not be up to par with some people here I need this capability based on a very specific situation that can not be avoided in order to be successful and only occurs only in California. Anything outside of this specific use case I would ideally be 500 yards and in. Does anyone have any recommendations on good mono bullets and if there is even a possibility that I can get a 18” rifle to reach the speed needed to have good terminal ballistics out to 700yards? Any advice will help and I am open to any caliber recommendations as well! Thank you for your help!

DRT 79gr .224. That is your answer.

 

[benconfused]

I'm just intrigued at these specific conditions and what you're hunting.... best of luck on your search.

 

[gunz_4l1f3]

DRT 79gr .224. That is your answer.

Thanks Form! After doing more and more research and looking at velocities in the Berger ballistics calculator, the 22creed and 79gr DRT seem to be perfect for what I want to do.

 

[gunz_4l1f3]

I'm just intrigued at these specific conditions and what you're hunting.... best of luck on your search.

I’m hunting blacktail deer in California at that 700yard range, but would like to shoot pigs and bears with it as well. I feel confident in harvesting those with a smaller caliber and if I have good success I will move up to mule deer and possibly elk (but would switch to TMK or ELDM for those). So far I am thinking 22creed, seems to be the only one I can get to satisfy all my requirements.