22br over all length question

[kd4avp]

This question has probably been covered a thousand times.
But....just curious what others are running for an overall length on their 22br rounds.
I know the Berger load book for a 52 grainer shows 2.20"
Whats your experience in OAL?

 

[JSH]

I pay little attention to OAL other than working with a new to me cartridge.
When I find a load that shows promise I will tinker with ogive length.
The two 22BR rigs I have worked with were a pure pleasure and not fussy at all.
I treat my new one like a cheap date, feed it what I have on hand or in partial containers.
FYI I run nothing but 71/2’s or 450 primers.
Go shoot it.

 

[boltfluter]

This question has probably been covered a thousand times.
But....just curious what others are running for an overall length on their 22br rounds.
I know the Berger load book for a 52 grainer shows 2.20"
Whats your experience in OAL?

I have no clue, as others have mentioned. Just seat most any bullet. 010 to .015 into the rifling and shoot bug holes. What are you trying to accomplish?
Paul

 

[6xcshooter]

Bergers 2.20 is to long for short bullets. If you look at the berger loading data book it shows 2.20 for all their bullets. Make a dummy load with the bullet you want to shoot pushed to the bottom of the neck and tell your gunsmith to ream it so the ogive just touches the lands.