FPS and bullet weight (grains) work together to create the rearward force that drive the weapon's cycling. Readers should approach all listed loads with all due caution, as every rifle chamber and case are a bit different. One way we support our customers is by producing the high-quality casings they have come to expect from us. Clear accuracy/velocity winners included Alliant Reloder 23 and 26, Vihtavuori N560, N565 and IMR-4955. (or 22-250AI, as capacity should be the same) I'm leaning/aiming to push the 80 ELD-M, with G1 BC over .5 according to Kestrel/AB. This GunsAmerica photo shows, L to R, 90gr Sierra MK, Hornady 88gr, 80gr, and 75gr .224 caliber bullets. However, we could not directly test this theory, since, at this time, we do not possess the requisite equipment. Reloder 16 printed a .54-inch group at only 2,821 fps with 35.5 grains of powder and .64 inch with an added grain of powder at 2,910 fps (12-fps extreme velocity spread). In fact, all 80-grain ELD Match loads printed less than an inch, only one breaking .75 inch. Since there is not yet a SAAMI spec for the 22 Creedmoor, the cartridge is officially still a wildcat. I have personally witnessed the affectionately called, .22 Killmore, take close to 50 rockchucks and numerous other varmints. I have been thinking about rebarraling it to a 6 or 6.5 creedmoor to make a long range varmenter. David Hillis, Jr. Riley Baxter Firearm/Ammo Reviews This bullet has a proven track record of accuracy and of shedding its energy on thin-skinned varmints. Loaded ammunition is available with bullets in the 70-75 range leaving 24 barrels at velocities around 3400+ fps, a bit more conservative than personal hand-loading, but still making it a very flat shooting, low recoiling round delivering impressive results., Jeff says the 22 Creedmoor will also work for PRS with heavier bullets: I built the 22 CM to be a dual-purpose gun, or actually a 3-purpose gun. Reloder 16 is both temperature stable and includes a copper-erasing ingredient. I have not grouped past 1,000 with that rifle yet though. Overall, none gave me the accuracy, velocity and lower pressures I was looking for. Powders suitable for the .22 Creedmoor include slow burners to accommodate the cartridges overbore dynamics. Some hunters make good use of it for deer hunting via pinpoint shot . Add two grains of powder and velocity increases to 3,400 fps. Having a slightly heavier bullet, while still keeping the ballistic advantage of a light bullet out to 500 yards, was the real sweet spot for anyone looking at the .22 Nosler, .224 Valkyrie and the .22 Creedmoor. Mike Barton Also, please try our new extremely accurate loaded ammunition, which is available at https://www.grafs.com/. Loren Lunsford You are using an out of date browser. You must log in or register to reply here. I started by gathering required parts: a new Remington 700 .308 action, Timney Trigger, PROOF Research barrel blank with a 1:7 twist (ordered through stockysstocks.com), a Stockys AccuBlock EuroMatch adjustable cheekpiece laminated stock and a MAGPUL magazine well kit with a PMag 10-round box magazine. It has been reported that when standard lead-core, copper-jacketed bullets are used in the .22 Creedmoor, should the bullets be pushed at too fast a velocity, they might disintegrate in the air before they reach the target. The accuracy and ballistics make it a highly versatile rifle on all of the varmints I come across, or call in (coyotes). var __dcid = __dcid || []; My partner, Terry Fauth, the game keeper in the area for an outfit that raises ringneck roosters among other things, and I set up to cover about 500 yards of the shallow valley floor. Smiths pet load for taking long range coyotes was a bit different from the 75-grainHornady ELDhandloads I had developed for my test rifles. With a ballistic coefficient of .527, this bullet is long-range ready. The powder seemed to build up pressure for no apparent reason. The Hornady 80-grain ELD Match enters the realm of true long-range territory, owing a .485 BC, and handily exceeding the .450 threshold I consider a touchstone for varmint shooting beyond 400 yards, especially when wind stirs. This new round is getting the attention of predator and varmint hunters, because it tends to send the mail well down range with accuracy that is nothing less than outstanding. Why then is the new cartridge not being offered in a factory loaded round yet? As you can see in the video, the bullet impact launched the rockchuck about 20 feet into the air. Since the .22 Creedmoor is not a typical magnum cartridge, we thought it would be helpful to explain why we chose to use large rifle magnum primers instead of standard large rifle primers. The other that stands out, is at 6:32 in the video. Introductory Sale Pricing for a limited time only! LEARN MORE about the 22 Creedmoor This .39-inch, five-shot 100-yard group resulted from 41 grains of IMR-4955 Enduron powder beneath a Hornady 80-grain ELD Match bullet. Alliant Reloder 23 proved quite compatible with the .22 CM, with 39.5 grains at 3,076 fps producing a .45-inch group, and 40.5 grains at 3,114 fps the smallest group of the entire test, .25 inch with only a 22-fps extreme velocity spread. I'm hoping it will be a laser out to about 400 if I zero at 200 for hunting purposes when I may not have time to get a positive range. You cannot be certain unless you run all of the different test combinations, and this limited test was just conducted for our own curiosity. We took the different bullet and powder combinations and loaded them up to the SAAMI Maximum Average Pressure (MAP) for the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6 Creedmoor cartridges, which is 62,000 psi. I was recently advised that the first Savage 110s in 224 Valkyrie are almost at my door, so I can see a day when we will have a factory-built option in the 22 Creedmoor. Varget came close to what I was looking for, but the pressures were too high to stay with the load I developed. My first kill was in a rocky area out in the desert near an alfalfa farm, where the farmer was having issues with the rockchucks coming in and eating/digging up his chip potato field. These were all 6.5 Creedmoor match-grade ammo but the bullet weights ranged from 120 to 147 grains - so the . Please download a browser that supports JavaScript, or enable it if it's disabled (i.e. This hot rod of a .22-caliber barn burner is a tough nut to crack in terms of exactly what is the best barrel twist to use and where shooter requirements stand in the realm of bullet weights and design. Ramshot Magnum, relative to other options from this rifle/cartridge, provided groups from .60 to .92 inch at 3,136 to 3,336 fps despite very low extreme velocity spreads. By that I mean everyone has their own idea of the best bullets to use in terms of design and grain weight. Thanks! We found him piled up in nook around 12 yards away. https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/22-creedmoor.6255624/. Bill reports: "Muzzle velocities ranged from 2,893 ft/sec at 24 to 2,598 ft/sec at 16 for a decrease in muzzle velocity of 295 ft/sec. With those slower burning powders, like H1000 and RL26, we wanted to make sure we used a primer with the most potential to ignite them. The bullet carries a ballistic coefficient of .444 and stays very active well beyond 1,000 yards. We then tested those loads in our universal receiver so we could record a pressure for each load. He is also a reseller of Barnard Actions, Peterson Cartridge rifle brass, loaded ammunition, and projectiles. More often than not, the fastest load is not the most accurate load. More research brought me to Reloder 17 powder. The Amazing 22 Creedmoor A Wildcat Worth a Hard Look, Peterson Cartridge Now Produces Loaded Ammunition, Bargain Finder 330: AccurateShooters Deals of the Week, Hornady Introduces Superformance Varmint Ammo, New .204 Ruger, .300 Whisper, & .223 Rem Ammo from Black Hills. 22 LR Muzzle Velocity: 22 long rifle muzzle velocity is the speed with which a bullet leaves the barrel measured in feet per second (FPS). Our full custom builds typically average between $4,500-$5,000. Jake Dempsey New Hunter Experience ), assuring this outfit would shoot its very best. The bullet weight of Remington Golden Bullet Ammunition is 36 grains; therefore its bullet weight is .08 ounces. All powders tested shot close to or less than .5 MOA with at least one combination. Learn how your comment data is processed. MCARBO 22lr Ballistics Chart will give you a wide array of technical information to include 22lr Muzzle Velocity and 22lr Muzzle Energy for popular cartridges like the CCI 22LR Stinger Ballistics, Remington Golden Bullet and Winchester 22LR Ballistics. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; While there are variations in the level of bullet performance depending on elevation and other related atmospheric conditions, the bottom line is this new cartridge is in the class of very fast movers down range. Hornady's taking a long-range shot at outgunning the .22 Swift with its blistering 22 Creedmoor bullets, with the 75-grain ELD handloads leaving the pipe at 3,200 fps. At that moment, I knew this combo would work for my varmint hunting needs! In doing that, regardless of what bullet and powder one chooses, if you have access to a chronograph and a powder burn rate chart, you will be able to estimate a safe maximum pressure load for your rifle chambered in .22 Creedmoor. AZZA Flatlander Based off the 6.5 Creedmoor case and that new family of centerfire cartridges, the 22 Creedmoor, while still in the development stage in terms of factory offerings, is turning some heads. They are also the operator of the .22 Creedmoor Facebook page located at https://www.facebook.com/22CreedmoorRifles/. RSCAR. The 22 Creedmoor will likely be 1-8" twist, for the windy days and 243AI will be fast twist to hit 'em hard in close. 100% of them were killed with this CZ Model 550 .22 Creedmoor build. I consider this Trijicon and its exposed-turret system an ideal fit. I've got a 22-250 AI that I'll be working with soon, as well as my dad's 22 Creed he just had built. Of course you can neck down high-quality Lapua 6mm Creedmoor brass. The 22 Creedmoor is quickly establishing itself as the go-to big 22cal. Im also eager to test powders that excelled with the 90-grain Berger. The F4 Defense website is https://www.f4defense.com. The Satterlee Arms builds are ultra-high-performance rifles. Anybody have any suggestions on starting loads in the 75- 80.5 gr. MAGPRO produced a .59-inch group at 2,979 fps with 43.5 grains of powder. Hello all, I am currently building my first 22 Creedmoor and plan on shooting the 88gr ELD-M from Hornady. Fundamentally, we believe that reducing/slowing the twist rate in your rifle (e.g. One thing we have not yet covered in this data sheet is the difference rifling twist causes, as they relate to pressure. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The wildcat .22 Creedmoor holds half a grain more water than the .22-250 AI and is loaded to higher pressures. I am just kind of getting in to "long" range. Gemtech One Suppressor The 22 Creedmoor is a wildcat caliber you get by necking down a 6.5mm Creedmoor to .22 cal. Analyzing the above data, we observe that changing between using standard large rifle primers and large rifle magnum primers did cause a slight change in a few outcomes, including velocity and pressure, during our test: #1. That is pure energy being released into the chuck when the bullet hit (1237 foot pounds of energy). Impressive what heavy 22 cal bullets can do. Higher FPS and/or a heavier projectile will make more force and give beter results. Velocity was pretty good with rl 26 at around 3100, but I'm getting 3000 with 4350 with low es and way more consistent groups. Hang time from muzzle to target is very short. To improve your firearm performance look at the MCARBO Firearm Performance Accessories. 22 McGowan Barrel (5R 1:8 Twist) $500, Optic: We re seeing about a half grain to grain more in 22 CM. Just because the casings can handle extra pressure, does not mean you should exceed recommended pressure standards. More research brought me to Reloder 17 powder. Copper Creek also offers load development packs with either Alpha or Hornady brass. [In this LOAD DATA Document] you will find four (4) common bullets, and four (4) common rifle powders used when handloading the .22 Creedmoor cartridge. I settled on the load that gave me the 0.50 groups at 3700 feet per second and proceeded to test bullet performance on some local rockchucks. That said, we understand the technical audience for whom we are producing this data sheet. Alliant Reloder 23 improved things substantially, with 40 grains resulting in a .28-inch group at a zippy 3,334 fps and with an extreme velocity spread of 37 fps. https://www.facebook.com/22CreedmoorRifles/, https://www.primalrights.com/library/cartridge-guides/22-creedmoor. We have also found that frequent rifle cleaning, to remove carbon fouling, can help prevent bullet disintegration. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? That combination worked well when distances exceeded 400 yards, especially when prairie winds stir. The results were interesting to say the least. The .22-250 AI and .220 Swift, with their traditional 1:14 to 1:12 rifling, will always be limited to lighter, low BC bullets and all that entails. Although the Nosler and Valkyrie, shooting 55-60 grain projectiles, have a decent following with the predator hunting crowd, running the ballistics on the .22 Creedmoor and a slightly heavier bullet showed that it would outperform the two with both speed and energy. If you are looking at a new varmint cartridge, I highly recommend the .22 Creedmoor. Lapua brass has outstanding consistency and durability. These cartridges include (from left) the .22-250 Remington, .22 Creedmoor and .22-250 Ackley Improved. ELD Match 80269 2790 2564 2349 2144 1950 1764 1262 1066 . JavaScript is disabled. In addition to producing some of the lightest AR10s in the world, F4 Defense is the only company in the gas gun industry that has a SUB-1/2MOA accuracy guarantee. I will probably be using 4350 as I have plenty of it, but ive got some rl25 and 26 as well. Relatively slow-burning powders were chosen to accommodate the .22 Creedmoors overbore dynamics, leaning heavily on temperature stable formulas and/or those with de-coppering agents when possible. Besides having created a ton of helpful articles on reloading, and shooting in general, Primal Rights also produces and sells some advanced reloading equipment and rifle parts. To my way of thinking, and also that of my associates who are worldwide-known custom gunsmiths, the consensus seems to be, "Why worry about light bullets in this cartridge when heavier bullets meet every possible need downrange regardless of the distance encountered?". Improved Military Rifle IMR 7977. The system feeds well and allows for faster unloading. We increased the head hardness to tolerate higher pressures. Anything in the 100 to 300 yard range has become a chip-shot, with my success rate being at least 90%. Currently Cooper Creek has the most 22 Creedmoor loaded ammo varieties, with 17 different bullet options from 60 grains to 95 grains.