The 22 creedmoor thread

[Dan Carey]

If they required a 7” twist, then the box would say TWIST RATE 1-7”

I didn't say it needed a 7 twist. This is a long thread, you would have to read it all to make since of whats going on with the stupid twist business.

 

[Dan Carey]

It’s not. I was just getting a feel for OAL, which is why I noted not so clearly that I’m waiting for my adapter from US to thread it on properly.

Thats what I thought, I could see the droop.

 

[Deere_Man]

I didn't say it needed a 7 twist. This is a long thread, you would have to read it all to make since of whats going on with the stupid twist business.

So what is it that you wish Hornady made that they don’t already have in their current lineup? What twist would you like this theoretical bullet to work in?

 

[Dan Carey]

I gotcha. Sorry I thought you were saying you hadn’t seen if Hornady had recommended twist?

Because this twist business had gotten out of hand I went to Hornady's site to actually see what they had to say about the twist rate for the 62-69's. Little info and no recommendation on twist rate. Later it was discovered that the bullet box has a twist rate on it. I think the question came up because they used a longer jacket on a fairly light bullet and the bullet length somewhat dictates the twist rate. Any way lets move on.

 

[Castle Rock]

Lot of talk of rechambering the tikka 22-250 to 22 cm. Anyone running it as a 22-250?

Yes and couldn’t be happier.

 

[Deere_Man]

Yes and couldn’t be happier.

I’m leaving mine a 22-250 as well. My only goal with it was to shoot 65-77gr bullets in the 3025-3250fps range. I bought this rifle specifically to learn how to reload. I just need to go make some brass.

 

[KHntr]

What was the impact velocity at that distance? Did you ever find the bullet?

2731fps at impact. I didn’t find the bullet, a moose on your own is a big project. (Was actually a double header, 30 seconds apart.)

 

[wirehead]

Yes and couldn’t be happier.

I’m leaving mine a 22-250 as well. My only goal with it was to shoot 65-77gr bullets in the 3025-3250fps range. I bought this rifle specifically to learn how to reload. I just need to go make some brass.

What velo with what bullet are you seeing?

 

[Deere_Man]

What velo with what bullet are you seeing?

None so far. I picked up some 65gr Sierra Game Kings. I’m also going to get some 75gr ELDM and some 77 TMK. Then I’ll work up some loads that are middle of the road and see where they land accuracy wise. It will likely have to wait until deer season is over.