22 Creedmoor???

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William Suter

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I wonder what I'm missing. A buddy of mine is building a 22 CM and plans to shoot the heavies out of it. I've never really been a heavy for caliber guy although I understand why some people are. I have two 22-250's and one is Improved. My standard 22-250 will run with the 22 CM but with lighter bullets and my 22-250AI runs on the heals of the Swift. If I wanted heavier bullets I grab one of the 243. I guess I'm just trying to see where the 22 CM comes in to play in my little world. Other than just having another rifle I'm not sure of the benefits of a 22 CM. What am I missing???
 
I think the shooting sports (PRS etc...) are driving the heavy for cal. trend. Higher volume shooting with a heavier bullet and less powder = more shots per barrel, less recoil .....

As the bullets get longer (more BC) ,the brass has to get shorter to fit in the rifle platform of choice.
 
I've considered a fast twist 22-250 in the past and have been liking the idea of a 22 creedmoor. I've shot a few coyotes with a 75 gr. ELDM out of a Valkyrie and it flat out killed them. The same bullet out of a 22 Creedmoor would go subsonic at 1400 yds. Sounds interesting.
 
William Suter said:
I wonder what I'm missing. A buddy of mine is building a 22 CM and plans to shoot the heavies out of it. I've never really been a heavy for caliber guy although I understand why some people are. I have two 22-250's and one is Improved. My standard 22-250 will run with the 22 CM but with lighter bullets and my 22-250AI runs on the heals of the Swift. If I wanted heavier bullets I grab one of the 243. I guess I'm just trying to see where the 22 CM comes in to play in my little world. Other than just having another rifle I'm not sure of the benefits of a 22 CM. What am I missing???
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If a guy was starting from scratch, the 22CM makes a lot of sense with factory loads for the non-reloader, & a better case design over the 22-250.

Your world is well covered with what's currently in the safe.

I've had numerous of the same, plus a 22-243, but if forced to pick a cartridge winner, I'm a 22x47 Lapua fan.
 
William Suter said:
Other than just having another rifle I'm not sure of the benefits of a 22 CM. What am I missing???
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I think Alf pretty much summed it up for the Non-reloader.
It could be done in fast or slow twist.
BTW CM brass makes good 22-250 AI brass, as well as other calibers I can think of. Not that it is a unworthy cartridge. It is on keel or close to many great cartridges.


cropdamage said:
I think the shooting sports (PRS etc...) are driving the heavy for cal. trend. Higher volume shooting with a heavier bullet and less powder = more shots per barrel, less recoil .....

As the bullets get longer (more BC) ,the brass has to get shorter to fit in the rifle platform of choice.
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Welll kind of, but yes mostly, and I honestly don't know why many have a aversion to a long action.
I have a 721 (long action) in 6mm Ackley I can seat a heavy bullet as far I want to without interference in the magazine well.

Does it negate a person's statement nope, if one just by choice only considers a short action. Then what Cropdamage is stating /repeating is true statement and worthy of consideration.

So far from my thoughts everyone is hitting the nail on the head with their statements.
 
Had couple guys try talking me into the 22x47L, since I already shoot 6x47L. Work time overpowers play time most days, I took the easy button with the 22 creed and factory ammo. Not saying I won't make some custom ammo, but it's not a requirement to use the rifle.
 
Just remember Pressure is what kills your barrel..
These heavy 22 caliber bullets in the 22 creed with a fast twist is what tears em up

If you opt for a custom barrel in say 9" twist and kept your bullets at no heavier than
62 to 60 gr you will keep that barrel in the field longer.

I am loving my 20 cal wildcats as I don't need so much pressure to get em clipping
along laser speed.

22 Creed is a sweetheart as well as the 22 250 original recipe and AI.

Keep your barrel 26" otherwise you are wasting powder
 
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