The 22 creedmoor thread

[mxgsfmdpx]

What power magnification do you guys use for shooting groups? I use lower for hunting and increase quite a bit when testing loads. I'm curious what others do that are shooting some of these tight groups.

I’ve done a fair bit of side by side testing with folks shooting for “groups” at 100 yards and comparing groups size. Most shooters immediate response is to zoom the scope in as far as possible. This normally ends up being counterproductive for maintaining accuracy in 5-10 shot groups.

If a shooter leaves their scope around 8X or is using a fixed power scope in 6X 8x or 10x, when measuring average group size, the fixed scopes and scopes left at or below 10X result in smaller overall groups when looked at in larger data sets.

 

[Skerhunter]

I just put an order in for a 1:12 twist barrel. I’m going to be a test dummy for my smith but it’s basically going to be chambered for the 53 grain vmax. Not sure on the reamer specs yet but I was told it should be done within 2 months.

You’re the man! Looking forward to seeing the results.

 

[Castle Rock]

I just put an order in for a 1:12 twist barrel. I’m going to be a test dummy for my smith but it’s basically going to be chambered for the 53 grain vmax. Not sure on the reamer specs yet but I was told it should be done within 2 months.

Get on the phone and change that order quick, there is nothing a slow twist barrel will do better than a fast one

 

[Duh]

Get on the phone and change that order quick, there is nothing a slow twist barrel will do better than a fast one

Haha it on purpose. It’s going to be a thermal gun. Hoping to shoot the vmax in 4,000 fps range. With a 8 twist, I’ll be around 360,000rpms and 12 gives me 240,000 rpms.

I already got a 7.5 twist 22 CM on a sig cross so it’s the best of both worlds.

 

[Stocky]

Last 18 shots of virgin brass. Tried the 85.5s seems to like them. Has gained roughly 100fps and the 80 eld x load no longer shoots like it did at 15 rounds when loads. Rifle has killed about half a dozen goats. Anyone used the 85.5s on game? They combined 2 x 6 shots groups would have aa Max overlaid size of 0.93inchs at 100m with a grain difference in charge weight.

 

[bcmntgoathunter.]

Just got my 22 creedmore yesterday went out today and got it dialed in 30 rounds over all ...... 80.5 berger full bore 2.633" n555 42.2 grains 3200 fps

 

[bcmntgoathunter.]

Forgot to add 22" proof 1-8" twist stiller predator action iota carbon x stock leupold 4x20x52 scope

 

[bcmntgoathunter.]

Got out 585 yards yesterday after work 80.5 berger a slight right to left wind, toatle rounds down barrel 40

 

[bcmntgoathunter.]

Any updates on loads with 75-80 eldm plus the 80 eldx on game ....pictures always welcome. Also any photos of 80 grain berger vld on game

 

[Schmo]

Haha it on purpose. It’s going to be a thermal gun. Hoping to shoot the vmax in 4,000 fps range. With a 8 twist, I’ll be around 360,000rpms and 12 gives me 240,000 rpms.

I already got a 7.5 twist 22 CM on an sig cross so it’s the best of both worlds.

Just curious, not picking at your choice. Did you consider the 62 ELD-VT? I know the 53 V-Max is superb, but thought that new 62 might be better.

 

[justin davis]

Any updates on loads with 75-80 eldm plus the 80 eldx on game ....pictures always welcome. Also any photos of 80 grain berger vld on game

I’ve been shooting 80.5 Berger fullbores out of 22 creed. 3350 speed wise. Have killed javalena and coyotes with it. Bullets have preformed great

 

[bcmntgoathunter.]

I’ve been shooting 80.5 Berger fullbores out of 22 creed. 3350 speed wise. Have killed javalena and coyotes with it. Bullets have preformed great

Sweet thx I plan on mainly using this rifle as a do all general purpose rifle for deer,black bear and maybe the odd cow elk/moose.

 

[justin davis]

Sweet thx I plan on mainly using this rifle as a do all general purpose rifle for deer,black bear and maybe the odd cow elk/moose.

No experience with the 80 vlds. The fullbores might be more explosive than the vlds but I don’t know

 

[Nine Banger]

Guys, please look over my shoulder.

Should I be flattening primers with 37.5gr 4350 and 88 eld?

My lands are at 2.700 and these were loaded OAL 2.680.

18" 1:7 barrel. Chamber option listed as "100 FB".

 

[bcmntgoathunter.]

Guys, please look over my shoulder.

Should I be flattening primers with 37.5gr 4350 and 88 eld?

My lands are at 2.700 and these were loaded OAL 2.680.

18" 1:7 barrel. Chamber option listed as "100 FB".

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Give h4831sc a try I think h4350 is a 5ouch to fast... even n555 would be better and h1000 for sure and n565

 

[Nine Banger]

Give h4831sc a try I think h4350 is a 5ouch to fast... even n555 would be better and h1000 for sure and n565

I have h1000 and n565.

Thanks.

 

[Nine Banger]

Give h4831sc a try I think h4350 is a 5ouch to fast... even n555 would be better and h1000 for sure and n565

n565's not it...I flattened primers at 36.5 gr at 2500 fps...

 

[bcmntgoathunter.]

n565's not it...I flattened primers at 36.5 gr at 2500 fps...

Hmmmmm..... n565 gave more speed in my tests .... h1000 gave 3300 fps from a 24" with 88s . Maybe h4831sc or n560 because of the your shorter barrel.....im running a 22" with 80.5s at 3200 but barrel only has 40 rounds on it so far by Sunday that'll be over 125-140 ish...

 

[Castle Rock]

Flat primers are more likely because of excess shoulder set back

 

[Castle Rock]

No experience with the 80 vlds. The fullbores might be more explosive than the vlds but I don’t know

The fullbore uses the target jacket which is slightly thicker