What would you build????

I just built a pair of 22-250 AI's one an 20 inch BBL ( For Kim) and the other a 18 inch for the can for me. They are amazing shooters..

Im going to do a 22-243 next I believe? From what I have heard they are the cats meow..
 
Just had a .20-250 AI 9 twist built to shoot the 55 grain bergers the BC on them is pretty amazing ought to be fun.
It should do the trick rather well. Not much barrel life but if it goes 800 rounds that will be a lot of coyotes.
Also have a 22-243 AI that is the Bomb but it is a 26" to get all the powder burnt!
 
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Originally Posted By: BOBTAILSOriginally Posted By: OK24322x47L, 1-7/1-8 twist, 20". 1-7 twist if you think you might want to shoot the Berger 90s.Run 80.5 Berger fullbore at 3300 fps.
Great choice with the harvester but might look at the SAS Barricade as well.

Probably not a Barricade but maybe a EADROM. I want a can I screw on this gun and never switch between guns. I already have 2 supressors.

Is the EARDOM rated about 223?
Nice thing about 22x47 is the good brass and no fireforming.
 
Originally Posted By: BreatheandsqueezeJust had a .20-250 AI 9 twist built to shoot the 55 grain bergers the BC on them is pretty amazing ought to be fun.
It should do the trick rather well. Not much barrel life but if it goes 800 rounds that will be a lot of coyotes.
Also have a 22-243 AI that is the Bomb but it is a 26" to get all the powder burnt!


I have a 20 BR that I shoot the 55 gr bergers from its a hoot.
 
Something with that short of a barrel, I'd think something that is less overbore would be a little more efficient so a 1-9tw or 1-10tw 6x47 Lapua shooting bullets like the Berger 69gr high BC varmint, 70-80gr ballistic tips, or 65-87gr Vmax would get my vote. A 1-12tw would probably get the job done too, but with a little faster barrel, it'd give you more options if you ever wanted to shoot a heavier bullet.

I suppose a 22x47 Lapua wouldn't be a bad choice either but if you were to go 22cal, save the extra work and just do a 22-250AI as they are nearly identical, with the exception of the 47 Lapua case running higher pressure.
 
I really don't want to burn barrel life on fireforming. I would rather neck down and shoot. versus load fireform and reload. Thats just me. And I know that all of the powder is burned up on a 22-243 with a 24" barrel before it gets to the end so a 22" one seems doable.
 
Originally Posted By: OK243Originally Posted By: BOBTAILSOriginally Posted By: OK24322x47L, 1-7/1-8 twist, 20". 1-7 twist if you think you might want to shoot the Berger 90s.Run 80.5 Berger fullbore at 3300 fps.
Great choice with the harvester but might look at the SAS Barricade as well.

Probably not a Barricade but maybe a EADROM. I want a can I screw on this gun and never switch between guns. I already have 2 supressors.

Is the EARDOM rated about 223?

Nice thing about 22x47 is the good brass and no fireforming.

Sorry, my fat fingers got in the way. I was asking if the Eadrom was rated above 223? I wasn't aware of any 223 cans that were rated into the .22-250 range unless going up to the 6.5/7.62 cans. Either way, it seems like you have done your homework.
 
Originally Posted By: OK243Originally Posted By: OK243Originally Posted By: BOBTAILSOriginally Posted By: OK24322x47L, 1-7/1-8 twist, 20". 1-7 twist if you think you might want to shoot the Berger 90s.Run 80.5 Berger fullbore at 3300 fps.
Great choice with the harvester but might look at the SAS Barricade as well.

Probably not a Barricade but maybe a EADROM. I want a can I screw on this gun and never switch between guns. I already have 2 supressors.

Is the EARDOM rated about 223?

Nice thing about 22x47 is the good brass and no fireforming.

Sorry, my fat fingers got in the way. I was asking if the Eadrom was rated above 223? I wasn't aware of any 223 cans that were rated into the .22-250 range unless going up to the 6.5/7.62 cans. Either way, it seems like you have done your homework.

Ohh on that you may be right, I may need a Barricade. I have sent rangewalker a pm, will see what he says.
 
since you are talking about flat shooting, and the possibility of calling in a Lion......

22/250 AI-12 twist-55's at 4000 out of a 22" barrel may be possible, it will be close, 4100+ out of a 26" is real world on many barrels. 60g Nosler partition massacres deer I this caliber and twist.

243 AI-12 twist-70g Nosler at 3700 fps-22"

No need in going heavy for caliber bullets for 400 max yard shooting. Bullet that works when it gets there is of major consideration, 300 yds+.

If you had a long action, I would go a 6 AI with a 12 or 14 twist with the 70g NOsler at 3900+ out of a 22" barrel.

Choose a bullet that works when you hit the coyote behind the diaphragm and anchors it on the spot; build the rifle around that bullet/speed.
 
Originally Posted By: ackleymansince you are talking about flat shooting, and the possibility of calling in a Lion......

22/250 AI-12 twist-55's at 4000 out of a 22" barrel may be possible, it will be close, 4100+ out of a 26" is real world on many barrels. 60g Nosler partition massacres deer I this caliber and twist.

243 AI-12 twist-70g Nosler at 3700 fps-22"

No need in going heavy for caliber bullets for 400 max yard shooting. Bullet that works when it gets there is of major consideration, 300 yds+.

If you had a long action, I would go a 6 AI with a 12 or 14 twist with the 70g NOsler at 3900+ out of a 22" barrel.

Choose a bullet that works when you hit the coyote behind the diaphragm and anchors it on the spot; build the rifle around that bullet/speed.

Sound advice. In that case I want to shoot the 22 cal. 75 gr amax.
 
I have a few "improved" from parent case rifles and they shoot just as well with fireforming rounds as they do with formed cases, so I guess I don't see it as I'm giving anything up.

Also, FWIW, I asked Zak at Thunder Beast if my TBAC 223 can was ok to use with 22-250's, he told me I was good to go with 22-250, 22-250AI, and 220 Swift. I didn't think to ask him about 22-243 or some of the other larger cased 22 wildcats.
 
B23 I know what your saying I've had my share of rifles that were equally accurate before and after fireforming. Just trying to avoid the fireforming route.
 
Originally Posted By: Buster HindendTim I do it in one step
I bought a .243 Neck bushing die and the appropriate bushing (also bought .22 decapping rod and expander) and do a simple neck size. Then load and shoot

1 step would be nice . Any trim ?
 
Originally Posted By: BOBTAILSOriginally Posted By: 1badsheeDecisions like this are tough.

I think I'm set on a 22-243 as of now.

What speed is plausible for it with the 75s & 22" barrel?
 
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