what is a good freebore for the 22BR to shoot the 69 SMK to the 75 AMax type bullets,,,maybe throw in the 80 gr SMKs but mainly the 69-75 class bullets??
thanx eric
thanx eric
22BR freebore??
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RussellJ
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I emailed PT&G last year with the same question and they replied with .080" Freebore.
I purchased their recommended reamer: 22 BR LAPUA FINISHER .2515NK .080FB
Here is the email:
Subject: RE: Please help on 22 Bench Rest Norma /Lapua Reamer
P5666403
.2515 nk and .080 fb 1°30 should work fine
Eileen Villa
Sales Manager
Pacific Tool and Gauge
Phone: 541-826-5808
NorCalMikie
Gold $$ Contributor
As the throat wears, (and it will, sooner than you might expect) 
you'll have to go to heavier bullets to reach the lands. Start with the lightest bullets and go heavier as the throat wears.
I would go with ZERO freebore and start with 50 grain bullets. Deadly accurate.
You can go with a longer freebore if you don't like it BUT, you can't go shorter without a rechamber or set back.
Plan ahead.
you'll have to go to heavier bullets to reach the lands. Start with the lightest bullets and go heavier as the throat wears.I would go with ZERO freebore and start with 50 grain bullets. Deadly accurate.
You can go with a longer freebore if you don't like it BUT, you can't go shorter without a rechamber or set back. Plan ahead.how deep are the 69 SMK in the 0 freebore
RussellJ
Gold $$ Contributor
Here is a 814 yard 22 BR 75grn A-Max .080" Freebore.
I shot a 22BR with 75 AMax that John Kruzan owns at 800 yards one day and it shot well,,
it should be easier on bbls than a 22-250 shouldnt it??
I would like something cheap to shoot from 300-500 yards and I really like the 69 SMK and 75 VLDs
it should be easier on bbls than a 22-250 shouldnt it??
I would like something cheap to shoot from 300-500 yards and I really like the 69 SMK and 75 VLDs
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