220 Russian

[Twud]

If the 220 Russian case is used to make such accurate rounds as the PPCs abd BRs, why dosen't anyone load it as is?

 

[JCummings]

They do.

 

[Forum Boss]

Lou Murdica shoots a 220 Russian with turned necks. I saw him win a BR match with his 22 over some very tough competition. Lou says the 220 Russian will shoot "every bit as accurately as the 6PPC, and may be slightly better in the wind". Lou says the only disadvantage is that the cases do stretch, so you must trim the brass regularly.

 

[slay]

Could you firefrom to AI for a better shoulder to cure the
stretching problem.?

 

[stiller]

That is basically what a 22 ppc is.

 

[BoydAllen]

It seems to me that the various .22 caliber cartridges that have been built on the .220 Russian case are attempts to get to capacities that result in a full case,at peak accuracy) with suitable powders that are, or have been available. Since T,a surplus powder) is no longer available, and we are pretty much in the 133 age, larger capacity variants have emerged.,relative to the .125 short .22 PPC commonly referred to as the Waldog)

Mike Ratigan is a fan of the .100 short,.22PPC). Ron Hoehn has been shooting a .70 short lately, and a friend has one that Ron built for him that seems to like 130,We will see if that continues as the weather heats up.)

When discussing this subject with Bell Mellor, he told me that some time ago he had switched from a Waldog to a straight .22PPC with a 15" twist that the results were as good, without the hassle of pushing the shoulder back for the shorter case. I believe that he is currently sticking with the 6PPC in competition. He also mentioned that he got the tip form Lee Six.

Another fine shooter and excellent gunsmith, Stu Harvey, has a .22x.220 Russian with a 40 degree shoulder that he likes.

Although I am certainly attracted to the easier gun handling that a .22 would give, as long as there is a Sporter class, I will probably stick with the 6PPc to keep things simple,and less expensive). If I change anything at all, it will probably be to go to a frozen scope.

 

[Hobby shooter]

WTB Lapua 220 Russian brass.

 

[Uthink Uknow]

Although I am certainly attracted to the easier gun handling that a .22 would give, as long as there is a Sporter class, I will probably stick with the 6PPc to keep things simple,and less expensive). If I change anything at all, it will probably be to go to a frozen scope.

Have things changed? There is a sporter class but you can’t shoot .22 in it

 

[BoydAllen]

Have things changed? There is a sporter class but you can’t shoot .22 in it

A few years ago, the caliber restriction was removed from the Sporter class. Before that you could not shoot .22 caliber in Sporter. As it stands, the only disadvantage to .22s is bullet hole visibility at 200 yards in high mirage conditions.

 

[M-61]

WTB Lapua 220 Russian brass.

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