help me pick next build (small caliber!)

[nm.otter]

I think you are the exception and not the rule, at least compared to the people I talk with about reloading. Most enjoy the tinkering and working up different loads.

That would be me, yes.

The folks I know who have the same opinion about not wanting to reload, just don’t. They spend the money on factory ammo and go shoot

That would also be me.

 

[willfrye027]

No suppressor, 24-26” barrel 22creed. 88 going 3250 will do serious work. The longer barrel is much more pleasant on the ears too if you have to shoot without plugs. 73 grain absolute hammers at 3650

This. Also in CA and I really like 24-26” barrels. Makes a very noticable difference to my ears..I think the weight out there helps a little with barrel rise as well.

To the OP: I’m on 22 creedmoor barrel 3, they have all been slightly finicky in their own way. The 6 creedmoor I have with a 26” barrel is essentially a ballistic twin to my 24” 22 creedmoor, felt recoil is very very similar.

Personally I’d go 24-26” barrel and lean towards 6cm or 243ai. I’m kind of done/annoyed with my 22cm.

 

[nm.otter]

Personally I’d go 24-26” barrel and lean towards 6cm or 243ai. I’m kind of done/annoyed with my 22cm.

FWIW 6mm Creedmoor and .22 GT have identical ratios of case capacity to bore area.

 

[willfrye027]

FWIW 6mm Creedmoor and .22 GT have identical ratios of case capacity to bore area.

I am considering rebarreling my old 30-06 to something like 22 GT or 22BR. I like guns that just shoot how they’re supposed to every time they come out of the safe. My 25 creedmoor does that but it’s a little more recoil than I prefer

 

[nm.otter]

I like guns that just shoot how they’re supposed to every time they come out of the safe. My 25 creedmoor does that but it’s a little more recoil than I prefer

6.5mm Creedmoor for me.

I'm craving the ability to stay in the scope for the entire shot, regardless of position.

 

[willfrye027]

6.5mm Creedmoor for me.

I'm craving the ability to stay in the scope for the entire shot, regardless of position.

9-9.5lb and 22cm or 6cm has been that for me. My 25cm is 9.25lb and it requires a little bit more focus to shoot well I’ve found.

 

[nm.otter]

7 pounds 15 ounces is a handful. A lighter suppressor is in my future.

 

[Gstew1930]

Hello sir I’m interested in buying your cz527
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[wyosam]

I guess just milking 100ish fps or so more since i will be hand loading anyhow plus a bit better brass life. I understand the downside of having to fire form tho.

Correct me if I wrong on this

Fireforming is just shooting your rifle, I assume you’re into that. Pick up a little velocity, though generally modest. Better brass life. Trimming cases sucks, and I don’t want to do it anymore than absolutely necessary.


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[mighteywhitehunter]

6mm Creed is my vote. I used to reload a lot, now with a family my time is more precious, I try to shoot Factory ammo whenever possible.
Second choice would be just a .243 win, skip the AI.

 

[eLightfoot]

This. Also in CA and I really like 24-26” barrels. Makes a very noticable difference to my ears..I think the weight out there helps a little with barrel rise as well.

To the OP: I’m on 22 creedmoor barrel 3, they have all been slightly finicky in their own way. The 6 creedmoor I have with a 26” barrel is essentially a ballistic twin to my 24” 22 creedmoor, felt recoil is very very similar.

Personally I’d go 24-26” barrel and lean towards 6cm or 243ai. I’m kind of done/annoyed with my 22cm.

My 22cm barrel has been really good, probably have 4-500 rounds on it now. What issues were you having?