Did you order or purchase a 22 cal mandrel or decapping pin from them? There dies done work without the mandrel or decapping pin in the dies
Just the 22BR sizer with .248 bushing
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Did you order or purchase a 22 cal mandrel or decapping pin from them? There dies done work without the mandrel or decapping pin in the dies
If it’s there newer ones (modular sizing die) then they require a mandrel or there decapping pin in place for proper sizing. The br modular sizing die comes with a 6mm decapping rod and requires a different one for a 22br. I only know this due to issues with there bra die for my 22braJust the 22BR sizer with .248 bushing
If it’s there newer ones (modular sizing die) then they require a mandrel or there decapping pin in place for proper sizing. The br modular sizing die comes with a 6mm decapping rod and requires a different one for a 22br. I only know this due to issues with there bra die for my 22bra
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Also, tell me if anyone’s ever heard of this: at the recommendation of folks on this thread, I sent my blank to straight jacket to have nick chamber it up since I’ve been told he’s an expert on 22br. To my surprise he said that it’s a finicky cartridge, high pressure, and I should ditch it in favor of 22GT. He also said that I either need to neck turn (even with a .255 chamber and non bushing size down ) or that he needs to sink the reamer .020” deeper to give room for the donut and then fire form the cases to that spec. Never heard of the need for either of these give the reamer spec. What do you guys think?
He's full of shit! And I'd actually say the other way around. Both my 22br barrels shoot lights out with many different bullets and powders... 22GT on the other hand took a lot more effort to find a consistent shooting load.... I'm shooting PVA 22br reamer on one barrel and my custom 22br reamer on another and I've never turned a single neck...
And I have ZERO donut issues on my 500pc of lapua brass...
That sounds like a load of crap to me. I’ve had 0 issues and while the gt’s are great cartridges and perform amazing, I don’t know of a single br that hasn’t been the simplest cartridge for the user.Also, tell me if anyone’s ever heard of this: at the recommendation of folks on this thread, I sent my blank to straight jacket to have nick chamber it up since I’ve been told he’s an expert on 22br. To my surprise he said that it’s a finicky cartridge, high pressure, and I should ditch it in favor of 22GT. He also said that I either need to neck turn (even with a .255 chamber and non bushing size down ) or that he needs to sink the reamer .020” deeper to give room for the donut and then fire form the cases to that spec. Never heard of the need for either of these give the reamer spec. What do you guys think?
I've found the gt to take more work if you're seeking micro accuracy, however getting them to consistently shoot 10 shot groups in the 3s and 4s not that difficult. I know br comp chases accuracy in 1s and 2s.Buddy of mine who shoots F-class had the same issue. His 22br and 6br shoots light out without any load devs but it was a huge struggle to find a good consitent load with his 6GT, same excellent smith, same blanks manufacture, same reamer (manson with pilot), alpha brass, same bullets etc. It just feels like the BR is much more forgiving ...
I wouldn’t do that. For reference my OBW 22BR from PVA shot the same exact load with 88’s for over 1k rounds. Then I switched to 85.5’s and shot the same load for another 1k rounds. Speed never changed with either bullet. Sample size of 1, but mine was not difficult to keep in tune.As of right now I told him to just sink it .020” deep if that’s what he thinks best and I’ll just fireform to that spec I guess. You guys see any issues with this? Seems like a step I shouldn’t have to do after reading all these posts but also probably won’t hurt
Just leave enough neck unsized for minor resistance on bolt close. Will form up no matter of seating depth. However, I strongly disagree with this deep chamber suggestion from SJA.If you do that you're probably going to have to jam bullets in the lands during fireforming to reduce the chances of case head separation. Wouldn't you think Padom.
Yeah, me too.Just leave enough neck unsized for minor resistance on bolt close. Will form up no matter of seating depth. However, I strongly disagree with this deep chamber suggestion from SJA.
Also, tell me if anyone’s ever heard of this: at the recommendation of folks on this thread, I sent my blank to straight jacket to have nick chamber it up since I’ve been told he’s an expert on 22br. To my surprise he said that it’s a finicky cartridge, high pressure, and I should ditch it in favor of 22GT. He also said that I either need to neck turn (even with a .255 chamber and non bushing size down ) or that he needs to sink the reamer .020” deeper to give room for the donut and then fire form the cases to that spec. Never heard of the need for either of these give the reamer spec. What do you guys think?
As of right now I told him to just sink it .020” deep if that’s what he thinks best and I’ll just fireform to that spec I guess. You guys see any issues with this? Seems like a step I shouldn’t have to do after reading all these posts but also probably won’t hurt
His theory: the extra necked down brass volume has to go somewhere, it usually ends up at top of shoulder/base of neck. Changing the position of the neck shoulder junction by 0.020 gives this added brass a place to go. The thing is, there isn't a problem so far in 3 sizings on my lapua brass. Necks grew by about 004-007 when I fl sized the necks down with the Hornady die. They've all been trimmed to same length now and all is well.Sinking the reamer .020 is changing the established headspace. When fireformed ( if it will even fire) will lengthen the case body .020 and shorten the neck. And i don’t see how this solves any problem
David
90smk shoot really well in my rifle as well, 28.5 Varg jumping 30k they're at 2950 since the barrel sped up.
Seems pretty hot with the heavies...Yep Varget shoots really well for me also. I just wanted to try to find a load with some other powders I had a bunch of that I wasnt using for anything else so I tested this 4166.. Its shooting great.
29.4gr with a 90smk is my 22BR Varget load... 3016 SD 1 / ES 2
Seems pretty hot with the heavies...
How much freebore and what's your COAL with the 90s ?
Searched through a lot of past posts , anyone have any expedience with the Nosler 85 gn RDF ? I picked up a couple of hundred off my local gun forum, thought I'd load some for cooler weather
I'd say start around 28.5 gr Varg, 4166, 15.5, N150 burn rate and work up, max will likely be around 30.5-31grSearched through a lot of past posts , anyone have any expedience with the Nosler 85 gn RDF ? I picked up a couple of hundred off my local gun forum, thought I'd load some for cooler weather
Using Lapua cases , got Varget, and most 308 powders and both 4350'sWhat powder? What case?
You can just take any of the 85.5 Berger data Ive posted and work up around that.... Your gonna need to do load workup for your rifle anyway so just start around there...
Using Lapua cases , got Varget, and most 308 powders and both 4350's
No issues running 88s 2900-3200 in a 7tw. Juts make sure you're barrel is ordered with a 219 bore VS 218. Less pressure and stress put in the jackets with the 219.doing a long range varmint rifle. want to shoot the 88 eld and possibly the 62 eldvt when it comes.
hornady advised me that 7.5 twist would be good. said their bullets can only take 285k rpm so 7 twist is "too fast" for 2900 fps or so and could destroy the jackets.
y'all think I should do 7 twist or 7.5 twist?
what velocity?Ive been running a gain twist at 6.25 with the 88gr without any issue for 2 years now, 3 barrels, 4k+ rounds already.
Im switching to 7twist to slow the un necessary rpm as the 95gr SMK are not available anymore.
thanksNo issues running 88s 2900-3200 in a 7tw. Juts make sure you're barrel is ordered with a 219 bore VS 218. Less pressure and stress put in the jackets with the 219.
No more 95 smk 22 cal bullets? Those things were crazy g7 beasts!Hate to hear they discontinued the 95 Sierras. I had been looking for them. My rifle liked them.
Hodgdon's data says a 63g with 30.5g Varget in a 24" barrel, gets 3,307fps @ 49,300 CUP.Estimated speed of the new Hornady 62 grain in a 22 BR?
.218” or .219” bore?I've been shooting 88s at 3015 and 80s at 3125 out of an 8 twist no problems.
What altitude?I've been shooting 88s at 3015 and 80s at 3125 out of an 8 twist no problems.