22 creedmoor

[7887mm08]

So i am in the thought process of assembling a 22 creedmoor on a 700 action.
I recently got rid of a 6mm creedmoor rifle for which i have 100 peterson once fired brass.
My question: do i want bushing dies or reg full length dies to resize?
Gun will be used mainly for plinking but do run coyotes with hounds and predator call.
Not looking for bench rest accuracy but under moa to 250 yds will work.
What do you advise?

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010946147?pid=833962
This would be my choice.

 

[urbanrifleman]

So i am in the thought process of assembling a 22 creedmoor on a 700 action.
I recently got rid of a 6mm creedmoor rifle for which i have 100 peterson once fired brass.
My question: do i want bushing dies or reg full length dies to resize?
Gun will be used mainly for plinking but do run coyotes with hounds and predator call.
Not looking for bench rest accuracy but under moa to 250 yds will work.
What do you advise?

20 inch light varmint threaded muzzle 22 Creedmoor barrels in 8 twist and 12 twist. I think 40 people have ordered that exact barrel in the last year. Apparently, that's the hot ticket for coyotes.

Yes, I would just use a 6 Creedmoor die with a 252 bushing.

 

[10XSHOOTER]

Under 250 yds a 7.5 twist .223 Ackley improved will work just fine

 

[7887mm08]

Agree but I already have the brass and go/no go gauges to make the 22 creed

 

[dantiff2]

Under 250 yds a 7.5 twist .223 Ackley improved will work just fine

Yes, it'll work- but the man wants to drag race with a V-8, not a 4 cylinder

 

[RegionRat]

My question: do i want bushing dies or reg full length dies to resize?

What style die did you use on the 6mm CM?
If you ran a bushing die in 6mm, then you can just get yourself a new bushing for the 22 version.
(I would be surprised if you didn't already have a set of bushings for 22 but some folks don't.)

If your brass is always going to be the same neck thickness and diameter, then you certainly get a better neck-shoulder junction with a regular FL sizer, but it isn't a huge difference unless you want to turn the necks.

You have more flexibility with a bushing die and you get a slightly better cylindricity from a regular die.
Life is short, get both and see what difference it makes to you. YMMV

 

[urbanrifleman]

Agree but I already have the brass and go/no go gauges to make the 22 creed

Give me a call and I'll get you a barrel made. Probably get it the week after new year.

 

[7887mm08]

What style die did you use on the 6mm CM?
If you ran a bushing die in 6mm, then you can just get yourself a new bushing for the 22 version.
(I would be surprised if you didn't already have a set of bushings for 22 but some folks don't.)

If your brass is always going to be the same neck thickness and diameter, then you certainly get a better neck-shoulder junction with a regular FL sizer, but it isn't a huge difference unless you want to turn the necks.

You have more flexibility with a bushing die and you get a slightly better cylindricity from a regular die.
Life is short, get both and see what difference it makes to you. YMMV

I used a regular full length sizing die
The only bushing die I have is for a 20 practical

 

[Shotafterdark]

Give me a call and I'll get you a barrel made. Probably get it the week after new year.

Nobody will actually make you a barrel and get it to your door faster than Brad ..
I've ordered a few trust me,,they are shooters

 

[Killing Time]

Nobody will actually make you a barrel and get it to your door faster than Brad ..
I've ordered a few trust me,,they are shooters

I’ll definitely second that! I just recently received my 3rd barrel from Brad and his barrels flat out shoot. And he gets them to you quick.