New rifle or rebarrel an old one?

6.5CM is the parent case of the 22CM. There doesn't appear to be an advantage. Just able to buy heavier bullet loaded ammo, in 22CM, if you don't reload, maybe.
 
soup said:
Please explain as I have no clue, what's the advantage of the .22 Creedmoor over an 8 twist .22-250?
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Throat dimensions to allow for seating the bullet out further.
The 22-250 is listed as a 2 degree angle vs the 22 CM 1 degree 30 seconds angle. So the 22-250 has a shorter throat a plus for those wishing to shoot 55 gr to 60grs bullets.
Also the distance to the start of the throat angle is different. If one simply wishes to shoot midrange weight to light weight projectile the 22-250 is better in the aspect of over the life of the barrel that engagement area is moved further down the barrel by erosion.

Which is best is determined by the shooter if they want to shoot heavies , long for caliber the 22 CM has the edge.


The parent case being the 6.5mm CM is not incorrect, but the parent case for the 6.5 CM, the 6mm CM, and the 22 CM is the .30 Thompson Center case.
Some will cite many reasons why one is better than the other.
Some points valid across the board, others not so much when considering the purpose the user has in mind.
 
New rifle with new factory barrel vs used rifle with new CUSTOM barrel. Roll your dice on the odds of which might be a better shooter.
 
Dogman56 said:
I've done it! I ordered a barrel from preferred barrel in utah. 20 in (I shoot suppressed) 7.5 tw stainless. Sent them my barreled action and the new rig will be here in a couple days. I'll update when I get some rounds down range.
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I hope it's everything you wanted !
 
I was in a gunshop and saw a Howa mini in 22 arc. 6lbs, threaded muzzle and dbm. Barrel life should be better than a 22-250 or 22cm by alot. So far I have shot 53 vmax, 62 eld-vt, 75 amax, and 80 gr amax all have shot under moa except the 62's. My point is the price was about what you would pay for a barrel and a smith maybe less. I needed this rifle like I needed a hole in my head but I like it and have been shooting some ground hogs with it. I will try it with my thermal next winter. I vote new gun.
 
I'm currently hunting coyotes with a homemade AR15 with a proof 20" barrel chambered in 22 ARC. This rifle shoots 62 gr ELD-VTs to half moa. Topped with a thermion II xg50, it's deadly to 300 yds. I simply want a 22 cm, no particular reason. New barreled action will be here tomorrow. " I need it like a hole in my head"
 
soup said:
Fellows,
Please explain as I have no clue, what's the advantage of the .22 Creedmoor over an 8 twist .22-250?
I really don't know, and what is the parent case of the .22CM?
Thank you.
Soup
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The Creed is going to be a bit faster shooting the same bullet. It has more powder capacity. Also, due to the reduced body taper, it feeds better out of magazines. 22-250 doesn't feed for crap once you get past about 5 or 6 in a mag.
 
I’m having a 22 CM built right now. I considered finding a Tikka action to barrel but went with the ARC coup de grâce. That being said, there are lots of options out there for barrels that have little to no lead time and I happen to know a pretty good smith who just acquired the 22 CM reamer for my build. He’s a big tikka fan. Send me a message if you’d like to reach out to him. My guess is he could have your rifle ready in 2-3 weeks.


Apologies. I see you already have your rifle in the pipeline. Let us know how she shoots and carries. I’m getting to the point where every ounce I carry matters myself!
 
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Here is something to think about. I have a TC 22" barrel in 22 250 1x12 twist, it shoots lights out to 350 yards, great for coyotes and some Prairie dogs. But it is limited to about a 62-grain bullet due to the twist rate. I also have a 22 Creedmoor in Ruger American with a 20" 1x8 twist. It shoots lights out to 450 with an 80 gr ELD m. I didn't pay attention, so I'm not sure if you said you reload. If you do, here's my thought. If you love your current riffle and want to rebarrel, do it, but do it in 22 250 AI with a 7.5 twist 20". There the SAME. But you can use the new bullets, and with the faster 7.5 twist, you can shoot bullets over 90 gr now your in to deer hunting area. You also already have the brass. 22 Creed brass is over $1.10 each. 6 s, or 6 creed is less than half that, I use either and size it down. Just my thought.
 
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