22BR barrel ?

[Gman]

I am considering my first 22 caliber centerfire barrel, chambered in 22BR, shooting 80 gr bullets. Is a 1 in 7" twist correct for the 80 grainers ?

Is the type of rifling also critical for the 80 gr bullets ? (3 groove, 4 groove, 5R)

Since the .22 centerfire caliber is new to me, are certain barrel manufacturers known to produce more accurate barrels than others ?

I have Krieger, Bartlein, and Brux barrels for my 6mm's currently and was just curious if 1 barrel brand stands out from the others in 22 caliber ?

Whatever brand that I choose will be threaded on a Panda short action, (RBLP) in a McMillan short range benchrest stock.

As for barrel length, I was thinking 26 inches, in a HV contour.

All input is welcome !

 

[Terry]

I have a 22BR in 1:7 twist. It shoots 80's and 90's. The 80 Nosler Custom Competition bullets shoot best.
My 1:9 .223 shoots 80's well. My 22BR is a Pac-Nor 3 groove. Brux and Kreiger are hard to beat.

 

[TAJ45]

With more case capacity than .223 and using the heavies, you can obviously give the nod to slower powders so I'd consider going to 28" for velocity with 4-6" of straight breech before beginning taper to allow for set back options. Ya never know, you just may want to try a different flavor after 2k rds of .2 or better groups on most anything you feed it.
These are just the musings of a G.I.T.
Geezer In Training, ymmv

 

[boltfluter]

You will have to get a really bad barrel for a .22BR not to shoot. Great round. I personally prefer the Kreiger 4 grooves. Never had one that is not a tack driver. Have fun.

Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[Gman]

Thanks for all of the info fellas.

One more question, would a 1 in 7.7" twist stabilize the 80 gr pills ?

 

[JRS]

Thanks for all of the jnfo fellas.

One more question, would a 1 in 7.7" twist stabilize the 80 gr pills ?

Though 7 is the optimal twist, 7.7 will most certainly work.

 

[Terry]

My 1:9 does.

 

[xswanted]

8 twist 5r Bartlien on a 22 BR here

Shoots 75 Bergers very well at 3250 with 8208

 

[Gman]

Barrel is on the way. (Krieger HV, 1 in 7" twist, 29" long)

If I want to go "no-turn" neck, then does a .254 reamer sound right ?

What freebore do I need for the heavies ?

 

[Phil]

Getcha some brass, dies and bullets.

Size the brass and seat a bullet, then you can measure YOUR brass to get the exact measurement.

Info from others is helpful, but knowing what you have is the only way to go.....

80`s in a 22 BR sounds like a lot of fun.......

 

[Gman]

Waiting for my smith to confirm the .254 reamer. I already have a couple of new "Gold box" Lapua brass.

Can I use a Wilson "neck sizing" only die (with proper bushing) to form the 22BR brass ? (I'm partial to Wilson hand dies)