The 22bra Thread

[Lefty2506]

I'm assuming that the primary advantage of the 22BRA (vs a 22BR) is more case capacity = more speed or similar speed with slightly less pressure. Does the 22BRA have any other advantages? How much of an increase in velocity is expected when dealing with the 75gr-88gr crowd? How does it compare to a 22GT? Not trying to stir the pot, pick a fight, or derail the threads topic. Just trying to understand the up side more thoroughly since I'm planning on doing a 22BR soon (hopefully).

 

[benchrest]

improved 40* shoulder over the 22br. which means less case trimming.

a 22gt has even more case capacity, an improved 35* shoulder and plus its turn key... pretty sure alpha makes 22gt brass. (no fireforming)
every case has trade offs, each time your case capacity goes up so does your recoil. as far as case efficiency goes, this thing packs a punch for its size. Me? i love anything based off the 6br case.

 

[MDT6BRA]

We need to see some 22bra action! This has been a great thread

 

[urbanrifleman]

I'm assuming that the primary advantage of the 22BRA (vs a 22BR) is more case capacity = more speed or similar speed with slightly less pressure. Does the 22BRA have any other advantages? How much of an increase in velocity is expected when dealing with the 75gr-88gr crowd? How does it compare to a 22GT? Not trying to stir the pot, pick a fight, or derail the threads topic. Just trying to understand the up side more thoroughly since I'm planning on doing a 22BR soon (hopefully).

I shoot 22bra but I shoot the 22br node. I really don't see any real advantage over the 22br. I do love shooting the 22br node. I suppose the brass will last longer but I'm pretty sure I would be dead on my grave before I wear out Lapua.

 

[MDT6BRA]

I shoot 22bra but I shoot the 22br node. I really don't see any real advantage over the 22br. I do love shooting the 22br node. I suppose the brass will last longer but I'm pretty sure I would be dead on my grave before I wear out Lapua.

Do you think the 22br is more accurate than the 22gt? I like the added speed the GT gives

 

[padom]

Do you think the 22br is more accurate than the 22gt? I like the added speed the GT gives

Ive been shooting both 22BR and 22GT for many years. 22BR is one of my favorite cartridges. Easy to tune, stupid accurate, brass life just like 6BR.

22GT can be just as accurate as 22BR but took more effort/time to find a killer load and tune it for extreme accuracy.


22BR

90smk / imr4166

Load test

https://imgur.com/a/VKgsHQZ

Seating Depth Test

https://imgur.com/a/QxHPC2X

200yd

https://imgur.com/a/QoUu7iO

90smk / n550

https://imgur.com/a/BdGskVk

80smk / H4895 @ 400yd

https://imgur.com/a/dxv39GO

22GT / n550


https://imgur.com/a/IKqhWmH#8fXppvn