The 22 creedmoor thread

[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.

 

[The Guide]

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.

The rest of us understood...

Jay

 

[Castle Rock]

The 80 eldm at 3160 is outstanding

 

[brianwesson1]

I put a 22 cm together to hunt whitetails in N Mississippi this year. What is everyone’s opinion on high shoulder shots at 100 yards and in ? The load i’m shooting is 80 eldms at 3163.


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[TradLife406]

I put a 22 cm together to hunt whitetails in N Mississippi this year. What is everyone’s opinion on high shoulder shots at 100 yards and in ? The load i’m shooting is 80 eldms at 3163.


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It'd probably be good buy shoulder meat. Behind the shoulder.

 

[eli425]

I put a 22 cm together to hunt whitetails in N Mississippi this year. What is everyone’s opinion on high shoulder shots at 100 yards and in ? The load i’m shooting is 80 eldms at 3163.


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I shoot the 80eld-m factory loads out of a 16" and its going 2934.
Shot a small whitetail buck at just over 100 yards. He was a bit more quartering away than I realized.
Ended up throwing away most of the back shoulder because it was absolutely ruined.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

I can't imagine another scenario where I would ever nitride another barrel. I just sent it in because it was part of the deal and now that I have a few hundred rounds downrange its hard to validate even nitriding an action or bolt compared to a "regular" stainless gun.

Why?

 

[Nine Banger]

Why?

I wouldn't pay a batch fee just to get a barrel nitride treated.

The push to start a batch is to get bolts and actions nitride treated.

I actually just had 3 more barrels treated but only because we were sending actions in and they were ready to go, and they were lumped in with the batch.

It's excess to get the guns nitride treated; the stainless guns are fine. I like the look and the action is really smooth so I sent in two more. The added corrosion resistance from nitride treatment has some feel good factor, but the stainless actions are really corrosion resistant too.

It's still hard to validate nitride treatment 6 months later after I that post other than "I wanted it."

 

[AndrewMT34]

Count me as a believer and huge fan of the 22cm.

My wife shot a spike elk at 550 yd with the 80 ELDM last week and he dropped within 50 yds. The bullet went through both lungs and turned them into jelly.

Muzzle Velocity was ~3150fps, impact velocity: ~2320fps
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[huntnful]

Put my 22CM barrel back on and testing some N555. 5 shots.

26” barrel
80 ELDM
43gr. N555

 

[david2duck]

Shot a mule deer buck last week at 252y with the 88’s. Muzzle velocity of 2950 so around 2590 at impact. Buck was hard quartering to and bullet went in right in front of left shoulder, just caught a touch of the shoulder, and didn’t exit. Buck was on its feet for all of 5 seconds. Insides were jello. Bullet performed as expected.

 

[huntnful]

Count me as a believer and huge fan of the 22cm.

My wife shot a spike elk at 550 yd with the 80 ELDM last week and he dropped within 50 yds. The bullet went through both lungs and turned them into jelly.

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Beautiful. Your wife couldn't have made a more perfect shot!!