Small bolt face calibers????

[B23]

I'm not particularly "old" per say but the older I get the more I like "easy" with no fuss, and since I'm generally not one to buy into a lot of the marketing hype, unless it actually does something better, so for me, it'd be between the straight 20-222 and 20-223 aka 20 Practical. Also, I'd recommend using at least a 11tw barrel. Nothing like resurrecting a six year old post.

 

[redrockranger]

If you already own a set of 223 Redding type S bushing dies ,i'd build a 20Practical,11 twist barrel. I have one that is accurate and shoots like a laser . H 4198 or IMR 8208 XBR. IMR 8208 XBR works well in the smaller cartridges.

 

[snert]

2012 thread. PM him and see what he built!

 

[xswanted]

It ended up a 204 I believe! Kept it simple for whatever reason!

 

[SmokinJoe]

Like many of you, I have a number of different varmint chamberings, but over the past few years have become totally hooked on 20 cal. Though the 20VT is a great caliber, I got interested in the AI version (20SCC, 20FBI, 20 FireBlaster) and it has become my most favorite round. With 32 V-Max and AA2200, I easily get 4000FPS with .25 accuracy and no significant pressure issues. This little rascal is a laser out to 350 yds with very low barrel heating.The other chambering I really like for a little more power is the 20-223AI with 40 class bullets also at 4000fps easily. Even the FF rounds are great performers shooting 40 gr at about 3750fps with good accuracy. Try it, you'll like it.

 

[B23]

Another factory cartridge that could be a real fun one, if Nosler would hurry up and make the dam thing, will be the 20 Nosler. With its rebated rim it'll run on a small bolt face like the 204 but the 20 Nosler has a pretty size advantage in case capacity over the 204 so it should shoot a fair bit faster, especially with the heavier bullets.

The print Nosler has submitted shows the 20 Nosler not just being a necked down 22 nosler and the 20 version actually has a little more case capacity. I've heard their 22 Nosler brass isn't the greatest quality so if Nosler ever decides to do a 20, hopefully the brass isn't sh1t because this could be a fun little gun, kind of a 204 on steroids.

 

[nmkid]

20 Practical. Easiest wildcat I have ever built.

 

[Lucky Shooter]

20 cal small bolt face

I think I've had more enjoyment from the standard 221 FB---just accept its limitations
and burn some powder. It's been a demon in the dog towns and tons of fun playing
around on the range.

In the past year or so, I've built a 20 Vartarg and think it'll probably bump the 221 FB
off the top of my list. i've never shot a Vartarg in the dog towns but suspect it would be
a winner.

I don't load and shoot for bragging rights on MV, longer range kills, etc and find the smaller
cases to be great fun.

I am considering-----some day----building a 20 cal on the 220 Beggs round. I've also enjoyed
the 220 Beggs a lot and think a 20 Beggs might be a lot of fun----some day. A different bolt face
but something to consider.

I hope you enjoy your step into the 20 cal world.

A. Weldy

 

[redrockranger]

Another factory cartridge that could be a real fun one, if Nosler would hurry up and make the dam thing, will be the 20 Nosler. With its rebated rim it'll run on a small bolt face like the 204 but the 20 Nosler has a pretty size advantage in case capacity over the 204 so it should shoot a fair bit faster, especially with the heavier bullets.

The print Nosler has submitted shows the 20 Nosler not just being a necked down 22 nosler and the 20 version actually has a little more case capacity. I've heard their 22 Nosler brass isn't the greatest quality so if Nosler ever decides to do a 20, hopefully the brass isn't sh1t because this could be a fun little gun, kind of a 204 on steroids.

It will be a barrel burner if the case capacity compares to a 20BR.

 

[B23]

It will be a barrel burner if the case capacity compares to a 20BR.

And as the gunsmith that built my first rifle (6-284) for me used to say, that's why those barrels are threaded on and not welded on.

 

[redrockranger]

And as the gunsmith that built my first rifle (6-284) for me used to say, that's why those barrels are threaded on and not welded on.

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