Hand loaded 22lr is going to happen!

[jonbearman]

The brass is already primed. Single use. So far, Titewad, clays, longshot and lil gun have been tested

Are you pulling bullets from loaded .22's or can you buy primed cases?

 

[Geno C]

Are you pulling bullets from loaded .22's or can you buy primed cases?

Both. You can buy primed brass from FedArms

 

[Geno C]

Looks like we’re working with a .250g1 and they make the transition from supersonic to subsonic with no troubles

 

[matthias]

I have to say this is very interesting. I really look forward to a compilation/write up on your methods and results. I love target 22s and this would give me something else to be obsessive about.

 

[Sandstorm]

4227 is a Magnum powder and Lil gun is not...so yea its got more gas.
Dont know if its the ticket...but I think its better.

 

[Spook]

reload 22

primer

I like the idea of necking /Ackleying to 20 cal.

 

[Geno C]

reload 22

primer

I like the idea of necking /Ackleying to 20 cal.

I’m just loading, not reloading. I might be crazy, but not that crazy!

 

[Knotwild]

reload 22

primer

I like the idea of necking /Ackleying to 20 cal.

Why not just try the 5mm Remington?

 

[Geno C]

Why not just try the 5mm Remington?

Reason I don’t is because it would meet 22lr competition rules

 

[matthias]

I think the 22lr is the place to start. After a good baseline and some experience then mess around with another loading step. My concern would be introducing too many variables at one time. Keep it simple and grow as time and positive results accumulate.

 

[Geno C]

I’ll leave the modified Cases and different bullets to someone else I think. I’ve got enough going on that this is plenty for me.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Cool project! I've always thought a 22LR is inherently accurate but even the best factory ammo is junk, opposed to what can likely be done with good bullets and attention to detail. Good on you for doing this!

 

[hockeyref]

Looks like a .22 cal copy of the LAPUA D46 .30 cal bullet

Gotta say that it is an interesting project. Gotta ask what .22 rf competition rules allow for pulled\reloaded ammo? I have to think most would balk at allowing them for no other reason than their lawyers.

 

[Geno C]

Looks like a .22 cal copy of the LAPUA D46 .30 cal bullet

Gotta say that it is an interesting project. Gotta ask what .22 rf competition rules allow for pulled\reloaded ammo? I have to think most would balk at allowing them for no other reason than their lawyers.

Prs22 and nrl22 currently do not have rules against this ammo. Neither does ELR22. What would lawyers have to do with allowing hand loaded ammo? Just about every shooting completion besides 22lr has a large number of hand loaded ammo and hasn’t caused a problem...

 

[Trashy]

This is cool! Makes me think of the 22 Squirrel (a 22 Hornet chopped down to 1", I believe), which I briefly considered.View attachment 1208563
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Man I need something just like this. Been considering a .22 hornet contender barrel, to load 80gr .224s, but didnt know what powder would get me down to subsonic range.

 

[cheek9075]

Pretty sure there isn’t a bullet out there with this same design. Unless you’re talking about a heeled bullet. In that case, those bullets are generally a rebates boattail design. Pretty sure Tubb has a rbt on his bullets

 

[Geno C]

I’ve been slacking on updates here. The second gen bullet is in hand and ready for testing once the next barrel shows up. This will be for testing different than standard barrel geometry to gain speed and reduce pressure. I also grabbed a couple other powders to try that fall between LilGun and Longshot. Gen1 on left and Gen2 on the right. We gained 1.1gr on the new one.

 

[jpmimproved]

Geno, as far as you know, is there any factory ammo running high BC 22lr bullets like these?

 

[Geno C]

No. To my knowledge, the closest thing would be the Aguila 60gr sniper subsonic

 

[Ol Thumper]

This stuff is way above my pay grade but I’m proud some of you guys are smart enough to figure this out. Keep us posted on how I all works out.