.224 calibers help me figure this out
- Thread starter DanK
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Generally speaking,most rifle chamberings have two or three accuracy nodes,a point where accuracy peaks out) which are several hundred FPS apart. To say that the 221 FB cannot be made accurate at lower velocity levels is not true. With all the powders, primers, and bullets available these days, I'm quite sure there are multiple combinations that will be accurate at moderate pressure levels.
At this point, I can't help with any load data, as I just put together a 221 and only had it to the range once.
There is a lot of bad info on the internet, and you have to rely on multiple sources to weed out the ill-informed.
Keep asking questions. This site along with Benchrest Central are the best sources.
At this point, I can't help with any load data, as I just put together a 221 and only had it to the range once.
There is a lot of bad info on the internet, and you have to rely on multiple sources to weed out the ill-informed.
Keep asking questions. This site along with Benchrest Central are the best sources.
NorCalMikie
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My .221 brass has been loaded a "bunch" of times and I can't remember ever having a loose primer pocket. A few split necks from being loaded so many times but other than that,all are good.
And accuracy is better than 1/2" groups at 100 yards. Think "bug holes"!
And accuracy is better than 1/2" groups at 100 yards. Think "bug holes"!
NorCalMikie said:My .221 brass has been loaded a "bunch" of times and I can't remember ever having a loose primer pocket. A few split necks from being loaded so many times but other than that,all are good.
And accuracy is better than 1/2" groups at 100 yards. Think "bug holes"!
SHOO WEE!!! now thats what I am talking about
What model are you running the fireball in?
NorCalMikie
Gold $$ Contributor
Dan: It started out as a XP 100 Pistol in .221 Fireball and I loved it. Over time I started to develop shoulder joint problems and the extended reach with the pistol and the LER scope made shooting it a real pain.
So rather than get rid of the pistol, I switched the action to a rifle stock.
Added a Rifle Basix trigger and a 8 x 32 scope.
I use nothing but Remington brass and am happy with it's service.
The shoulder pain is no more so I'am on the hunt for another XP action but it will also be set up for a rifle but in 22 BR.
Another XP pistol would still be cool.
When you get ready to start shooting, try some 40 grain bullets and start with 15 grains of Lil Gun. Real bug hole makers.
So rather than get rid of the pistol, I switched the action to a rifle stock.
Added a Rifle Basix trigger and a 8 x 32 scope.
I use nothing but Remington brass and am happy with it's service.
The shoulder pain is no more so I'am on the hunt for another XP action but it will also be set up for a rifle but in 22 BR.
Another XP pistol would still be cool.
When you get ready to start shooting, try some 40 grain bullets and start with 15 grains of Lil Gun. Real bug hole makers.
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