22 BR-DX

[racesnake]

Anyone running a 22BR-DX. I just bought a reamer on the classifieds and need any info I can get. I'm fascinated with the idea of shooting 80 -90 bullets at speed.

 

[boltfluter]

Don't know if this qualifies but I am running a .22BR with 75 A-maxes. 22" barrel right at 3000. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. My go to powder is 8208 with CCI-450 primers. Here's a pic. ;D

Regards,
Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[racesnake]

Good lookin' rig, Paul and love that scenery!

 

[Phil]

I have one at the smiths right now but way too soon to talk about it.......

 

[racesnake]

Phil...what are you doing for dies?

 

[Phil]

Whidden gun works can build dies,contact him directly.....

I`m either going this way or i`ll get some from Neil Jones...

I have a set of Jones dies for one of my Dashers and i REALLY like them...


Phil.

 

[racesnake]

Can you bump shoulders with the Whidden die?

 

[Forum Boss]

Can you bump shoulders with the Whidden die?

Yes, the Whidden BRDX die is a full-length sizing die with neck bushings. I use a Whidden die for my 6mm BRDX. The die is very high quality, with good internal fishing. For 6mm shooters, the matching Micrometer-top Whidden 6 BRDX seating die has very precise gradation and is very smooth in operation and produces straight ammo.

 

[boltfluter]

Good lookin' rig, Paul and love that scenery!

Thanks Racesnake. It is one of my favorite hunting places in the high desert of SW Idaho.

Merry Christmas Guys

Regards, Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[racesnake]

What twist rate will I need to run the 80 VLD's?

 

[boltfluter]

I run 80 VLD's in my .22BR from time to time and they shoot great. It is an 8 twist. ;D

Regards,
Paul

 

[racesnake]

Hi, Paul...What velocity are you getting with the 80 gr VLD's?

 

[boltfluter]

I get around 2950 from my 22" barrel. I can push them a little faster but it likes 2950 for accuracy. ;D

Regards,
Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[racesnake]

What powder are you using, Paul?

 

[boltfluter]

I am using IMR8208. Very stable from summer to winter. Hands down the best powder in my .22BR's after 15 yrs. of messing with this cartridge. Hope it works for you, if you give it a try.

Regards,
Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[Forum Boss]

I am using IMR8208. Very stable from summer to winter. Hands down the best powder in my .22BR's after 15 yrs. of messing with this cartridge. Hope it works for you, if you give it a try.

Regards,
Paul

www.boltfluting.com

Paul, some of our readers want more details on the gun: How does it group? What barrel brand? Do you turn necks? How long is the freebore? How does it perform with lighter bullets? Chamber neck diameter?

 

[Hoier]

Ditto to Boss

 

[boltfluter]

Don't know if this qualifies but I am running a .22BR with 75 A-maxes. 22" barrel right at 3000. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. My go to powder is 8208 with CCI-450 primers. Here's a pic. ;D

Regards,
Paul

www.boltfluting.com

Hey guys,

The barrel is a Lilja 8 twist with a .248 neck dia. and a .025 free-bore. The gun will shoot if the nut behind the bolt is on. Here's a 5 shot group with the 40 A-max. All smithing and suppressor work done by me. Thanks for the interest. ;D

Regards, Paul

www.boltfluting.com