Not so sure its looking that deep, it was purely about what velocity people are getting with that weight class.
.22 creedmoor
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C h r i s
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Ah yes, quite correct. However my question still stands as I'm about to go the 22CM route myself. Would be nice to shoot both light and heavy from the same gun.
I’ve a 22” barrelled 22cm. It’s a 1in 8 twist. Can’t help with any info on lighter bullets as all I’ve ran is the 77 tmk’s which I had it throated for.
Useful post!
6.5-06 TIKKA
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Go 22CM or Kenbros 22-243..
Kevgun
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I bought a T3 in 22.250 and hated the horrible plastic mag because it kept jamming and the feed lips had worn off, so I replaced the bottom metal with a AICS compatible model from Tier one and used genuine AICS mags, after having to slightly adjust the feed lips on the mags , I have never had a single feed problem since and its had thousands of rounds through it, in my opinion it was a worthwhile upgrade so it can be done.
The whole plan with the 22 creed is longer ranges with heavy for calibre, long and high BC bullets. Reports are around 700- 1000 rounds with them, shoot light 22 bullets it might be crazy as it gets regards speed but i doubt its fiscally sensible unless your a barrel maker , with the skills and equipment to fit them LOL
Bavarianbrit
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With a factory-load velocity of 3,500 ft/s (1,100 m/s) with a 74-grain, cone-pointed bullet, it is approximately 100 ft/s (30 m/s) faster than the .220 Swift
I think your issue would more likely be, "How many RPM's is that frangible varmint bullet spinning at, and will it come apart after leaving the muzzle?".
In my mind, that will be your biggest issue. Fast twist, short, thin jacketed bullet at high RPM's....
Dunwaters
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Agreed, but it’s a forgotten cartridge.
Flat shooting and well up to taking deer where allowed.
Allegedly , on par with the 224 Valkyrie .
Which, based on sierra’s data at least, is less potent than my .223 AI. So the .22 creedmoor is a big step up
Seems , some very mixed claims
. But yes less potent than the CM regardless . I'm still looking at a 22-250 AI when funds permit , possibly with a slightly increased freebore to accommodate longer bullets.
I think that comes down to people heavily overloading the cartridge, always best to use comparable load data or factory ammunition IMO.Seems , some very mixed claims
I'm still looking at a 22-250 AI when funds permit , possibly with a slightly increased freebore to accommodate longer bullets.
Have a look at Peterson Cartridge’s article on .22 creedmoor load data, one of the ‘internet’ loads they tested was nudging 85kpsi!!
I’ve always fancied a fast twist 22-250 AI, in reality not going to a lot between that and a .22 creedmoor.
6.5-284austin
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Can anyone tell me what it’s like to shoot with in the wind won’t it have massive drift or will the sheer speed of it compensate for that
I am having exactly this conundrum - and it would appear to be all about twist rate. I am told no chance of 50gr, 53gr marginal and individual barrel characteristics dependent, 60gr fine - together with 75-80gr.
So I've gone with it and will compromise to 60gr if I need. It'll still be trolling along.....
The heavier bullets with better BC will do better in the wind. My 6.5 PRC shoots exactly the same trajectory (to 400) as my 22.250 with twice the weight of bullet - and half the windage. So I'd expect the heavier 224 bullets to knock a good quarter off the wind - and yes, less time in the air is less time for the wind to have an effect, so there is a balance between speed and better BC to be evaluated
C h r i s
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What twist have you gone for?
MDT have cured the AICS 22-250 feeding problem. I’ve been testing this mag for the last 16 months and it feeds flawlessly:
mdttac.com
22-250 MDT Metal AICS Magazine - 10 RND
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Litz has a nearly understandable section on wind drift in his book/s. BC has much bigger effect as drift is about bullet drag. After that of course speed matters
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