VirginiaBeach
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I’ve been very happy with an 8 twist mullerworks barrel. It’s a 4 groove like I believe the Ace barrels are. I am pushing 88s at 3200 and 62 eldvts at almost 3600 out of a 22” barrel. Alpha srp brass
If you don't mind keep us posted on barrel life with that factory tikka barrel. I'll post updates on mine as well as it shoots and kills. Hoping I see better than what's been posted/estimated here, using the factory Tikka over aftermarket (higher round count out of tikka/sako when compared directly is usually the case for me).The 80gr ELD-X load is done.
20in barrel
41.5gr of H4350
Resized 6cm brass
LRP
2.585” coal
Trued at 960 yards, spot on 3,300fps MV.
Even though the 62gr ELD-VT with Harvey combo is around 2 MOA for ten shots, hits on a 12” target at 740 yards was silly easy. 3,600fps MV.
I have two more .22-250 Tikka 8 twist stainless barrels ready to be chopped and re-chambered. I'm prepared for the worst haha.I’m at 500 but trying to baby it after the new year it will be getting shot way more and plan to have a barrel ready for it I’ll update when I pull it.
Those eldx bullets are screaming I didn’t expect that from a 20”
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I have two more .22-250 Tikka 8 twist stainless barrels ready to be chopped and re-chambered. I'm prepared for the worst haha.
Id go with a .219 boreAlright guys, I’m going to have my UM Tikka build be a 22CM.
It’ll be on an ACE Tikka Sporter Contour. Is there anything in particular I should ask/request as far as groove/twist/freebore?
Thinking 1:7.5” and .120 FB
Anyone know what ACE uses for bore diameter?Id go with a .219 bore
.218 “can” cause some issues stressing jackets and pressuring up early. But there’s plenty who run them just fine. In a 22creed though I’d go .219. When I ordered a spare barrel from Bartlein before I could tell them I wanted a .219 they recommended it to me.
I believe you can specify.Anyone know what ACE uses for bore diameter?
what barrel length? gonna shoot suppressed? targeting 75/80/88gr bullets?Alright guys, I’m going to have my UM Tikka build be a 22CM.
It’ll be on an ACE Tikka Sporter Contour. Is there anything in particular I should ask/request as far as groove/twist/freebore?
Thinking 1:7.5” and .120 FB
The BC of the 88’s seem great but the speed and accuracy i’ve seen from MY 75-80 eld bullets from my 18” 1:8 have been superior to the accuracy i’ve seen from others shooting the 88’s.18”, Scythe-Ti, 80-88
When I got my 22 creed I was dead set on the 88s. When they didn't shoot great I tried the 80 eldm. They shot enough faster that there was very little elevation difference out to 650 or 700 if I'm remembering correctly. Basically I'm getting enough speed from the 80s that it makes up for the slightly lower BC. Seems like a lot of people don't get great accuracy out of the 88s.The BC of the 88’s seem great but the speed and accuracy i’ve seen from MY 75-80 eld bullets from my 18” 1:8 have been superior to the accuracy i’ve seen from others shooting the 88’s.
Then again, i’m not shooting at distances that the 88 bc would make a noticeable difference.
I’m sure many people much more intelligent than me can comment on necessary freebore and groove. My 75s are loaded at 2.63 COAL in a factory horizon barrel if that helps
When I got my 22 creed I was dead set on the 88s. When they didn't shoot great I tried the 80 eldm. They shot enough faster that there was very little elevation difference out to 650 or 700 if I'm remembering correctly. Basically I'm getting enough speed from the 80s that it makes up for the slightly lower BC. Seems like a lot of people don't get great accuracy out of the 88s.
ACE started with .218 bores but added .219 option around May this year. If you care, I’d ask if the .219 option adds any duration to the wait, added 5 or so months to my “in stock” purchase. I wouldn’t think it’d make a difference in lead time now though.Anyone know what ACE uses for bore diameter?
Great info bud.ACE started with .218 bores but added .219 option around May this year. If you’re care, I’d ask if the .219 option adds any duration to the wait, added 5 or so months to my “in stock” purchase. I wouldn’t think it’d make a difference now though.
Yes sir, that’s on there as well.Since your running a suppressor you might consider asking them to bell the muzzle also so you can run 5/8x24 threads.
Are you talking about contouring the barrel to flare at muzzle? Ace will do that?Since your running a suppressor you might consider asking them to bell the muzzle also so you can run 5/8x24 threads.
Jake told me they’d do that for me. Not sure if he meant UM, Kampfeld or ACE. I’ll try to clarify with him to let you guys know.Are you talking about contouring the barrel to flare at muzzle? Ace will do that?