Isnt the 22creed just a 22-250ai? The truth is, we owe it to you. I built one this last winterhands down one of my favorite rifles. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady, Privacy Policy | CCPA Request | Accessibility Policy | Terms of Use, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #8263, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #90226, Product Warning and Recall Notice - Item #9249, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #81153, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #82730. The RLs you listed are probably too slow though. The 22BR is a simple wildcat formed by necking-down 6mm BR brass. The primers were also of Match grade quality. Ballistically Engineered Solid Base Getting to 22CM from 6CM is a straight forward pass through a FL die. I think its about the same as the 22/250 AI. Load data for 64 loads in caliber .22 Creedmoor with .224 | 70gr | Nosler RDF HPBT bullet including underlying parameters such as bullet length, cartridge length and case capacity. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. JavaScript is disabled. Using bullets from Sierra Tipped MatchKing, Hornady ELD Match, Nosler RDF, Berger LR Hybrid Target, Berger VLD Target, Hornady A-Tip Match. To help our customers, and anyone else who shoots .22 Creedmoor, we decided to create and distribute this data sheet. has a 23-degree shoulder) begins at 1.389", as opposed to the .223 Remington's 1.438". Up until now, that has not happened with the .22 Creedmoor. Can't wait to see how it shoots. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. I mailed out my barreled action to long rifles inc to be converted. What twist rate did you go with? Although H4350 works well in the .22 Creedmoor when using mid-weight bullets, it does tend to cause pressure spikesearlier than, say, RL26when you are using heavy-for-caliber bullets like the Sierra 90 grain and 95 grain MatchKing. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Also have Winchester LRP brass available CCI 200 LRP This load will be used exclusively for hunting mule deer and possibly cow elk under 300 yards. As always, each gun is different so I am just looking at starting points specifically focused on the Nosler bullets. The .22-243AI, middlestead, and 22-6 were speed demons to be sure, but there were always crippled due to mag length restrictions or fire forming considerations. This is the main reason we chose to perform this testing with large rifle magnum primers. 17 Remington. The pressure measured for each load was not meaningfully affected by this slight COAL shortening. With proper annealing and die setup, it will no doubt serve you very well! * All prices incl. We know who we are and being true to yourself allows you to become the best at what you do. Like the bound and eBook versions, the Hornady Reloading App provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. As most shooters know, Peterson Cartridge casings can handle more pressure than the SAAMI Maximum Average Pressure (MAP) lists as safe. In addition to their hundreds of other bullet options, Sierra also produces some heavy-for-caliber 22 caliber bullet options which are suited well for use with the .22 Creedmoor. Reviews can only be submitted while being logged in. The 22 Creedmoor finds itself in the perfect configuration for functionality with heavy bullets within short action magazine system limitations. A custom Remington Model 700 rifle with a 1:7 twist 26-inch PROOF Research barrel was used to test all loads. Please work your own loads every rifle is different. 6mm Creedmoor; 7.62x39mm; 7mm Remington SA Ultra Magnum; 7mm Remington Magnum; . Horizon Firearms is also a retailer of Peterson Cartridge .22 Creedmoor casings, their own brand of .22 Creedmoor loaded ammunition, and Whidden reloading dies for the .22 Creedmoor. Use at your own risk! Another way we provide support is by investing in the equipment necessary to test the products we produce, so we can provide technical information to those who need it. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. You must log in or register to reply here. Do not use the below loads in your rifle. Bullet range? The 6.5 Creedmoor was created in 2007 and has become one of the most popular cartridges of the modern era due to its technical design. We use cookies to make your experience better. As the .22 Creedmoor has grown in popularity, so has the number of companies that produce components and rifles designed for, and chambered in, the new caliber. 22 Creedbrass is or has been made by Alpha Munitions, Peterson Cartridge, ADG, and Hornady. Also, both the magnum and standard primers were of the same brand (Federal). No doubt it could be run hotter, but I don't believe the 22 Creedmoor should be ran above 3500fps with an 80gr, even with this amazing brass from Alpha Munitions. Also, the faster you push the bullets, in general, the shorter your barrel life will be. Keep in mind these results are only for this particular load. Hornady brass and Federal Premium GM210M Large Rifle Match primers were used throughout. These are the loads I have shot from my rifle. Magnum primers increased our velocity standard deviation (SD) and extreme spread (ES) by 7 fps and 14 fps, respectively. The real benefit, however, is in case prep. The 22-250AI was always an option, but many folks weren't accepting of fire forming. The 22 Nosler's 30-degree shoulder (the .223 Rem. .22 Creedmoor (Handloader issue #330) Warning! Some of the most popular wildcat cartridges are the 6 Creedmoor, .25 Creedmoor, and, now, the .22 Creedmoor. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. 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 store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. This prevents the latter from chambering in a gun . 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. Bullet weights and muzzle velocities are optimized for maximum effectiveness on varmints. Enter the 22 Nosler chambering, introduced at SHOT 2017 as ammo, brass, uppers, and full rifles. Below youll find some basic data for each cartridge to help get you started. That growth persists in 2020; the cartridge continues to gain currency with hunters and shooters alike. You are using an out of date browser. I use alpha brass which has a little less capacity than hornady, so if you use hornady brass it may work a little better. F4 Defense, in a partnership with Spark Munitions, now also offers their own line of loaded ammunition. 22-250 REMINGTON (NEW) 22 HORNET.243. Lastly, some shooters on the internet forums report using our casings to push bullets to extraordinary velocities without any problem. Starting with a .260" bushing on the first pass and finishing with a .250" will often work quite well. . The F4 Defense website is https://www.f4defense.com. I have listed below a few of the companies that produce quality components, supplies, and rifles related to .22 Creedmoor. Choose your caliber, bullet and bullet weight to find your desired Nosler load data. I think it depends on how you load it. Varget and the faster propellents finding favor with the light weight bullets in the 50gr range while H4350 and H1000 being used with the 75- 80gr class bullets. Your favorite large rifle or small rifle magnum primer. Bullet choice for a .308 Win. Take it with you anywhere! With the below loads, we did have to shorten the COAL of the round slightly to fit into our universal receiver. Access features of the Reloading Handbook on your mobile device with the Reloading App. Close menu . Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. The following loads were not tested for accuracy or consistent velocity but are just reference points for you to use when working up your own loads. Unlike other rifle manufacturers, F4 Defense has taken the lead on producing small frame AR10 semi-automatic rifles chambered in .22 Creedmoor. Horizon Firearms, located in College Station, Texas, produces some of the finest bolt action firearms on the market today. . No reviews found. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or purchase a subscription and receive new data before the next edition of the book is printed. You can also check in our bullet database for which Nosler bullets we offer load data. Accurate 2200Min: *. Each of the below loads are over pressure. We know who we are and being true to yourself allows you to become the best at what you do. Anybody have any suggestions on starting loads in the 75- 80.5 gr. Theoretically, the bullet will encounter less resistance in a slower twist barrel due to the rifling not slowing the bullet down as much, thus putting a faster rate-of-twist on the bullet as it passes through the barrel. [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. We dont cater to every trend and we arent everything to everyone. As the popularity of the 6.5 Creedmoor has increased, so have the number of wildcat cartridges off of which it is based. in over 115 calibers with all suitable powders on the market. What is your load with the 95gr SMK. Share your experiences with other customers. This very useful range fills the bill for a number of popular hunting and competition cartridges. We have also found that frequent rifle cleaning, to remove carbon fouling, can help prevent bullet disintegration. This data sheet deals with the .22 Creedmoor. Yet the 22-243 had obstacles of its own, with it often having somewhat narrow and finicky accuracy nodes. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Sierra bullets needs little introduction, as they produce some of the highest quality projectiles available today. Along with more than 25 other calibers, Peterson Cartridge now offers casings in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6 Creedmoor, .25 Creedmoor, and .22 Creedmoor. This invaluable resource has over 1000 pages of data on all Hornady bullets. What twist rate did you go with? Nosler load data with over 75.000 loads, covering over 80 Nosler bullets (AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, etc.) Looks like H4350 should serve us well with the 80 gr ELDM. The Creedmoor might have enough case capacity for RL26 as well, if you wanted to try it. New customer? We use cookies to make your experience better. This is something that plagued me with the traditional 22-250 and caried over into the 22-243win I ran prior to switching to the 22 Creedmoor. I see Berger has some 85.5 grain Bullets as well that might be pretty good too. This is a great thread! All load data for reference only. Im not planning on using this for pdog or other high volume shootingbsi if I get 1200 rounds out of it Ill be happy. I have a 1:8 prefit coming in a couple weeks and need to get some bullets ordered. 9mm 6.5 Creedmoor.223 Rem 5.56x45mm NATO.308 Win 10mm Shop All. What action are you using for the build?? Accurate, versatile, with moderate recoil, the 6.5 Creedmoor serves hunters, paper punchers, and PRS shooters equally well. Instead for fireforming up for the AI, all that is required is a single pass to neck down..or you can buy new, ready to load .22 Creedmoor brass from a couple of sources. As part of its online Load Data Center, Nosler offers very complete load data for the popular 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. Thanks for any suggestions or recommendations. We have compiled the data below. Here's some great handload data for rolling your own. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .22 Creedmoor .22 Creedmoor - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Recipe Type: Rifle Bullet Weight: ALL 63 gr 69 gr 70 gr 73 gr 77 gr 90 gr Powder: ALL Accurate MagPro Hodgdon H1000 Hodgdon H4831 Hodgdon Retumbo Hodgdon Suprform Improved Military Rifle IMR 4831 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4955 In addition to our data sheet, we have included a few of these loads, complete with their associated pressures and velocities, below. **Max: 37.5gr85.2%5801589%357098%339296%Accurate 2495Min:. Source: Handloader February/March issue #330. Similarly, choosing bullets with thicker jackets will also help prevent disintegration during flight. Settled on a mild load at 3085Fps. Accuracy is on a par with 6mm BR out to about 250 yards, but from there, the 6mm VLDs, with their high BCs, buck the wind better. 26" Prefit bartlein barrel (1/7.5 twist) Brass (a mix between hornady 22 creedmoor and gunwerks 22 creedmoor) All brass has been sized to 1.910" Primers- CCI Br-2 (LRP) All bullets have been seated .005 from lands We can help you out! This leaves .22-250 Ackley Improved data as a viable starting point. 22 creedmoor FOTIS Oct 17, 2019 Oct 17, 2019 #1 FOTIS Range Officer Staff member Oct 30, 2004 23,648 1,529 Almost ready 95 sierra on the left 88 gr Hornady on the right Oct 17, 2019 #2 Thebear_78 Handloader Sep 30, 2004 2,966 415 I've basically settled on the 95gr SMK great bullet in the 22 creedmoor. Our products lead the pack, because theyre built with equal parts ingenuity and integrity, passion and precision, consistency and confidence. with the same bullet seated to the same overall length holds 27.4 grains of water. With the weight of the rifle the recoil should be almost nothing and should be a kick in the pants to shoot! Both sets of rounds were fired in our lab, using our universal receiver, which has a 24 barrel. Very NICE! No reviews found. This data sheet will cover the .22 Creedmoor. For us, excellence is not negotiable. You wont settle, and neither will we. Still, finding .22 Creedmoor load data proved hit and miss - with plenty of spooky loads floating around internet chatrooms. Sure similar looking to the 22-250 case. Nice looking rifle. My stock should be in next week then i'll give them a go and i can let you know. I figured if i can find the right COAL while breaking in the barrel it would be a plus. No doubt running a heavier bullet with both the aforementioned cartridges could have eased my troubles, but I was quite interested in the Creedmoor and wanted to try it out. 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. Classic Hunter Elite Hunter 338 Caliber 6.5mm: 6.5 Creedmoor 260 Remington 6.5 x 55mm Swedish Mauser 6.5-284 Norma 26 Nosler 270 Caliber: 270 Winchester Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. Its a Remington 700 SA with a Schneider p5 1-7 twist barrel. Not a lot of substantial difference. Well never sacrifice quality for cost. One way we support our customers . VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. I tried the 88 ELDM, but the 95 SMK shot better in my rifle at the same speed as my decent load with the 88 ELDM. The harder you push it the shorter it lasts. John has really stepped up for the .22 Creedmoor community by producing a great set of reloading dies which work well with our, and others, .22 Creedmoor casings. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. I have been shooting 22 Creedmoor since 2014 and have pressed it into service as my primary coyote hunting cartridge. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. Nosler's 85-grain RDF (Reduced Drag Factor) bullet seated over 45 grains of Vihtavuori N565 produced this .46-inch group with five shots fired . The Creedmoor does have a slightly higher case capacity. Therefore, in the Maximum Pressure Load Data section listed above, we were only able to estimate the pressure each load produced in the rifle. You find 12 loads in caliber .22 Creedmoor with Nosler bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matchin, .22 Creedmoor || .224 | 80gr | Nosler Custom Competition, .22 Creedmoor || .224 | 77gr | Nosler Custom Competition, .22 Creedmoor || .224 | 55gr | Nosler Expansion Tip, .22 Creedmoor || .224 | 70gr | Nosler RDF HPBT, .22 Creedmoor || .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free, .22 Creedmoor || .224 | 85gr | Nosler RDF HPBT. In particular, their 77 Gr SMK, 80 Gr SMK, 90 Gr SMK, and 95 Gr SMK are great. I've used RL26 with 77 and 80 gr pills. That growth persists in 2020; the cartridge continues to gain currency with hunters and shooters alike. When you look at the typical powder choices for the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 6 Creedmoor, many loaders use H4350 (when they can find it in stock). 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. Magnum primers increased our velocity, on average, by 25 fps, #2. It could be possible that the velocity increase we recorded, due to the magnum primers, was sufficient to push that load out of a consistent velocity node. Peterson Cartridge is committed to supporting its customers. It will be much appreciated ! Call us at 660-460-2802 for the latest load data for newly released bullets. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. They're within a few grains of each other. There certainly was room for a "better mousetrap" and the 22 Creedmoor does an exceptional job of filling that void. 3450-3475fps would seem to be a really excellent place to operate with an 80gr weight class bullet. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. One thing we have not yet covered in this data sheet is the difference rifling twist causes, as they relate to pressure. I also loaded some 95 smks with H4831sc and H1000. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Okay thanks. These loads were all shot during our "Handloading the .22 Creedmoor" video for Handloader TV. Plus, you can save favorites, add notes and more. New Starline or Nosler LRP brass. Our products lead the pack, because theyre built with equal parts ingenuity and integrity, passion and precision, consistency and confidence. Once I lock in on the bushing size required to size effectively, I will load up 3 rounds at a hot load and fire them in my chamber. Again, these loads are just designed to give shooters information regarding what velocity a bullet and powder charge combination will produce given the SAAMI Maximum Average Pressure (MAP) of 62,000 psi. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. 22 Creedmoor Load Data Since its' inception, in 2007 by Hornady, the 6.5 Creedmoor has seen some pretty meteoric growth in popularity. It is my feeling that Alpha Munitions OCD 22 Creedmoor is the best presently available. The truth is, we owe it to you. going from a 1 in 7 to a 1 in 8 twist) will reduce the pressure that the casing experiences during firing. 22 Creedmoor Load Data Download this information in a PDF here. Federal 210M primers, Redding dies and Peterson Large Rifle Primer brass used throughout. Powders include Shooters World, Alliant, Winchester, Vihtavuori, IMR, Norma, Accurate, Hodgdon, Ramshot A .223 Rem. Ultra-Thin Jacket Mouth Assures violent expansion at either end of the velocity scale. I wished I was home but Id bet 22-250 Ackley would give you useful data. As we have discussed above, estimating pressure is crucial when trying to develop a load for your rifle that is under the SAAMI Maximum Average Pressure (MAP). Extremely consistent, American-made brass rifle casings and ammunition, designed for long-distance shooters. The loads we chose to test were ones that we thought might be over pressure. Loaded with Nosler Products Nosler Brass Ballistic Tip Varmint Ballistic Tip Lead-Free Varmint This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. As the popularity of the 6.5 Creedmoor has increased, so has the. The accuracy nodes are wide and forgiving, the feeding is boringly reliable, and the performance out in the world has been dominating. Looking for reloading data that is not in our reloading manual or listed below? . (Cartridge Drawing Courtesy of Nosler) January 18, 2022 By Steve Gash A Dale Hegstrom (Little Crow Gunworks) .22 Creedmoor with a 26-inch stainless barrel (1:7 twist) and a Trijicon AccuPower 4.5-30x 56mm scope was used to test all loads. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. The provided data covers benchrest winners including the 6mm Dasher, up and comers like the 6mm Creedmoor and a surprising old favorite, the .375 H&H Magnum. * All prices incl. Im not sure if the 95 Sierra is in there though. Extremely stable and very accurate across a great many firings. The 22 Creedmoor is quickly establishing itself as the go-to big 22cal. Share your experiences with other customers. We then fired both sets of 5 rounds and recorded the pressure and velocity for each round. Every round is visually inspected prior to packaging. I didn't have enough room in my case to get what I wanted out of it as far as accuracy and low sd/es. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. New casings were used for both tests. 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. Primal Rights is also a reseller of Tangent Theta optics, as well as offering marksmanship training at their facility located in South Dakota. Hi Guys can anyone run me some load data on the 6.5 Creedmoor with 100 to 140 gr bullets ? I'm in the process of building a 22cm and I'm looking for some load data to start with it's a brux 1:8 twist I have some 88gr eldm but I want to run the 85 rdf if anyone has some info on these bullets as far as a starting load it would be greatly appreciated. Ive got an 8 twist 22-250, but if I were to rebarrel it today, itd become a 22 CM. and 6.5 PRC. That growth continues as of this writing, as the cartridge has now gone mainstream with hunters and shooters alike. If you've neck turned, it will be closer to .252". Barrel? I know they are target bullets, but so far it has 3 good mule deer bucks to its credit in 3 shots. Went 3 for 3 on the 1,200 yard gong last weekend with the 95 SMK doing about 3135 with RL26 out of a 24" 1:7. It will not be long and 22CM dies will be in stock at the usual sources. My main 26" barrel is pushing 80gr Berger's at 3525fps and is relentless inside 800yds. Although we were able to gather pressure and velocity data in our lab, we have not tested these loads for accuracy. You must log in or register to reply here. Im using Hornady 6CM brass and re26. Now we have Alpha Munitions producing factory 22 Creedmoor brass, and the stage is set for a complete takeover of the big 22cal scene. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should! Federal and CCI offerings are most popular. That said, we understand the technical audience for whom we are producing this data sheet. 28 NOSLER (NEW!) I don't have my 22 CM yet, but I do have a 6CM and tried rl 26 with the 115's. both to customize the loads . I'd go ahead and use 22-250AI data. This data sheet will cover the .22 Creedmoor. Like the bound and eBook versions, the Hornady Reloading App provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. However, we could not directly test this theory, since, at this time, we do not possess the requisite equipment. 22 Nosler Rifle Cartridge; 26 Nosler Rifle Cartridge; 27 Nosler Rifle Cartridge; . Alpha is selling 22 Creed brass with the proper headstamp, and supposedly top-rate brass, just FYI. It may not display this or other websites correctly. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Any help would be appreciated. However, the faster you push the bullets, the higher likelihood you will experience a problem with your bullets disintegrating in flight. Basic Load Data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. However, we need to caution everyone reading this data sheet not to exceed the SAAMI Maximum Average Pressure (MAP), listed at 62,000 psi, for the .22 Creedmoor. So Nosler's new case does offer a useful increase in case volume. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Besides the almost endless calibers they chamber their rifles in, they also were one of the 1 st companies to begin mass producing rifles chambered in .22 Creedmoor. The 6 mm Creedmoor (r.) is a touch longer than the .243 Win. When starting with 6mm Creedmoor brass, you will need to neck it down to produce 22 Creedmoor.
