22 arc bolt

[joseph-98]

Finished my 22 arc tikka rifle today cant wait to test it out this weekend... picked the chassis off someone on here. Nightforce on top and ready to rip some 88gr arcs...

 

[Birch7]

Nice, I just built one too. Curious who did your bolt and barrel…

 

[joseph-98]

Nice, I just built one too. Curious who did your bolt and barrel…

Dmr rifles in las vegas

 

[thexotic1]

How's it shoot?

 

[joseph-98]

How's it shoot?

Its one of the funnest calibers i have... insane speed 3300-3400 with a 75gr and the recoil of a 223 bolt gun

 

[4O6shootist]

Its one of the funnest calibers i have... insane speed 3300-3400 with a 75gr and the recoil of a 223 bolt gun

Barrel length for these speeds? It'd be nice if someone came out with some good high quality brass for these. Likely more an AR cartridge where a lot of people just let the brass fly, but it'd be nice to have an option!

 

[joseph-98]

Barrel length for these speeds? It'd be nice if someone came out with some good high quality brass for these. Likely more an AR cartridge where a lot of people just let the brass fly, but it'd be nice to have an option!

So i converted 6.5 grendel brass to "22arc" and its starline and seems to be working great... whats crazy is its only a 16 inch barrel.. 6.5 grendel and 22arc brass are almost exactly the same...

 

[stello1001]

Nice rifle. How much powder are you burning?

 

[joseph-98]

Nice rifle. How much powder are you burning?

30.5gr cfe223

 

[4O6shootist]

30.5gr cfe223

You're getting 3300 with a 75gr from a 16"? That's impressive.

 

[joseph-98]

You're getting 3300 with a 75gr from a 16"? That's impressive.

Yeah its a little animal for sure

 

[4O6shootist]

That's almost as fast as my 18" 22 creed, ridiculous!

 

[joseph-98]

That's almost as fast as my 18" 22 creed, ridiculous!

Yeah its does pretty good, and the recoil is a beautiful thing lol.. its alot of fun lol

 

[bodhisafa]

what magazine are you using to feed reliably in the Tikka?

 

[joseph-98]

what magazine are you using to feed reliably in the Tikka?

6 arc mdt magz

 

[david walter]

Who’s 75?

Hunting round or plinking round?

 

[joseph-98]

Who’s 75?

Hunting round or plinking round?

So i have tried
62 gr hornday vt
75 gr eldm
80.5 bergers
And i still habe to try the 85 berger and the 90 vld

 

[Zigjib]

Looking at building a 22ARC bolt gun. Are you guys pushing those high MV's seeing any issue with bullets deforming or coming apart? I have a 1/7" twist 6mm Creedmoor that is ripping bullets apart if I go above 2950fps. I'm worried that the cartridge is more designed for AR platforms and MVs.

 

[joseph-98]

Looking at building a 22ARC bolt gun. Are you guys pushing those high MV's seeing any issue with bullets deforming or coming apart? I have a 1/7" twist 6mm Creedmoor that is ripping bullets apart if I go above 2950fps. I'm worried that the cartridge is more designed for AR platforms and MVs.

No issues at all.. what barrel is on you 6 cm what bullet you using? My 6 creedmoor is over 3100fps and good to go

 

[Zigjib]

No issues at all.. what barrel is on you 6 cm what bullet you using? My 6 creedmoor is over 3100fps and good to go

It's a custom barrel by a local manufacturer. I wanted to run DTACs so got the 1/7 twist, but couldn't get them so ended up with the 108gr ELDM.
I hear Berger's have a stronger jacket but I haven't tried then.

 

[4O6shootist]

Looking at building a 22ARC bolt gun. Are you guys pushing those high MV's seeing any issue with bullets deforming or coming apart? I have a 1/7" twist 6mm Creedmoor that is ripping bullets apart if I go above 2950fps. I'm worried that the cartridge is more designed for AR platforms and MVs.

Use a 219 bore 5 or 6 groove pipe, stay away from 218 bore anything for a 22 build. Especially if you want speed.

 

[Zigjib]

Use a 219 bore 5 or 6 groove pipe, stay away from 218 bore anything for a 22 build. Especially if you want speed.

Cheers mate!
I didn't even know you could spec the bore. I'll talk to my barrel maker and see what he says.

 

[david walter]

Ruger is making the Gen 2 Americans in 22 ARC. Not top shelf, but a cheap way to get into the game.

 

[Potsy]

3300 with 75’s…..phew!
I’m only running 3150 with 75’s in my 24” .22BR with LVR, but, admittedly, I’m not leaning on them. They just shoot soooooo freakin’ good there.

I NEED a good .223 bolt gun. I MIGHT .223 AI, but the .22 ARC just keeps beckoning.

A so-chambered Howa Mini would seal the deal……

 

[david walter]

Brownell's has the mini actions occasionally, haven't seen a 22 ARC yet, but its just a matter of time.

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[joseph-98]

3300 with 75’s…..phew!
I’m only running 3150 with 75’s in my 24” .22BR with LVR, but, admittedly, I’m not leaning on them. They just shoot soooooo freakin’ good there.

I NEED a good .223 bolt gun. I MIGHT .223 AI, but the .22 ARC just keeps beckoning.

A so-chambered Howa Mini would seal the deal……

Im so happy i used a tikka for this platform, its such a good rifle

 

[david walter]

Where did you get a properly sized bolt head?

 

[4O6shootist]

Where did you get a properly sized bolt head?

Guys have been opening up 223 bolt faces for grendel case on the tikkas. I opened up 65cm bolt to magnum dimensions on a Tikka and it's works perfectly.

 

[joseph-98]

Where did you get a properly sized bolt head?

Exactly a late and some time opened it up and its flawless now