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22BR vs 22ppc

Its a $1.00 a piece for 22ppc ,Seems like neck turning is required for the 22 BR . Just burned up a bbl in 22/250 now thinking of 22BR or 22ppc . What's best for long bbl life and varmint shooting out to 400 yds ? I don't much care for neck turning
 
If your rifle was previously chambered for 22-250 then it will have the correct bolt face for the BR so between those two the 22BR makes more sense.

A 22PPC uses slightly less powder than a 22BR. It has a smaller case. For the same twist barrel and same bullets barrel life would be expected to be a little better with the 22PPC.

A PPC would require more brass work if you use 220 Russian brass. I think someone (Norma?) makes 22PPC brass now. If you (can) buy 22PPC brass you would not need to turn the necks.

If you are looking for barrel life, a 6BR would be a better choice than a 22BR.

For any two bullets of the same weight and materials/construction, you would expect to be able to run a slower twist in a 6BR than a 22BR because the bullet would be shorter. You would expect a slower twist barrel to last longer.

For a faster twist you will run into pressure limitations at a lower velocity.

A 22BR would be fun at 400 yards. A 6BR would probably do better in the wind.

Yep. What he said.
 
How about a 22AR? Or 224 LBC, or 22 Grendel... All the same cartridge and smack in the middle of those two options. A pretty simple two bushing sizing down of the 6.5 Grendel and go shoot. Cheaper brass and nipping on the heals of the 22 BR, with the PPC bolt face.
 
Its a $1.00 a piece for 22ppc ,Seems like neck turning is required for the 22 BR . Just burned up a bbl in 22/250 now thinking of 22BR or 22ppc . What's best for long bbl life and varmint shooting out to 400 yds ? I don't much care for neck turning

You have a BR bolt head. you would have to add a sako extractor to you bolt for the PPC. Have you thought of a 6BR shooting 70 gr bullets. 6BR is has better barrel life. If not go with the 22BR.

Mark Schronce
 
Your current action limits you to a 308 boltface(22 BR's). A PPC requires a slightly smaller boltface, thus a new action, and most are not cheap.. A 22 BR with a 12 twist barrel will shoot a 60-64 gr bullet to your desired range and beyond. A 14 twist will push 50-55 gr bullets very close to 22-250 velocity with less powder and much longer barrel life. Have it chambered as a no turn neck, and you will not be disappointed.
 
Your current action limits you to a 308 boltface(22 BR's). A PPC requires a slightly smaller boltface, thus a new action....

Ironworker doesn't say what action he has but should not be a problem to get just a bolt for most actions.

That being said, a 22BR makes the most sense among 22 calibers because you could use the same bolt and a 6BR would be even better.
 
I have a 22br and a 6br both with 14 twist to push 55gn fast. If I had to choose one, it would be difficult. Don’t have to neck turn eaither.
 
Its a $1.00 a piece for 22ppc ,Seems like neck turning is required for the 22 BR . Just burned up a bbl in 22/250 now thinking of 22BR or 22ppc . What's best for long bbl life and varmint shooting out to 400 yds ? I don't much care for neck turning
I have 22BR w a no turn neck .253". very accurate & fast...
Does take some work to form the brass, and in my case, trim to .1520", & I inside ream...

Good suggestion to try the 6BR earlier. Load & go, great varmint cartridge. def worth considering.
 
22 BR. or a 14 Twist 6br. And if you need any brass for either, let me know I have quite a few pieces of brass that are past their prime for competition, but still have minute of Varmint accuacy.WD
 

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