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The 22xc Thread

I loaded a few rounds of the 55 V-Max to 3770 just for fowlers. First three shot group made a nice triangle @ 100. ( .820") ( 8 twist)
 
DLT said:
What is the limit of the 62s ? I’m about to start playing with em
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I have shot the Hornady 62grn ELD-VT bullets out of a 22 Dasher rifle at 3700fps (IMR8208XBR) with no pressure signs however, they seem to group much better under 3500fps. I would always get fliers over 3500fps with two different 22 Dasher rifles with 8 twist barrels(Shilen & Krieger).
I have shot one coyote(dead before it hit the ground) and a couple of groundhogs(lots of airtime) with this bullet. So far, it seems to be a step up from the 53grn V-Max bullets that have been my 22 cal. go to bullet.
 
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RussellJ said:
I have shot the Hornady 62grn ELD-VT bullets out of a 22 Dasher rifles at 3700fps (IMR8208XBR) with no pressure signs however, they seem to group much better under 3500fps. I would always get fliers over 3500fps with two different 22 Dasher rifles with 8 twist barrels(Shilen & Krieger).
I have shot one coyote(dead before it hit the ground) and a couple of groundhogs(lots of airtime) with this bullet. So far, it seems to be a step up from the 53grn V-Max bullets that have been my 22 cal. go to bullet.
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Sweet, I’m hoping to have my rifle put together next week as a suppressed, night time coyote smacker Just need dies and the pills
 
urbanrifleman said:
That's what I have been saying too.
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Yes sir... I read your posts on the 62grn ELD-VT and their speed limit for good groups. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. I wanted to see how these bullet preform on groundhogs 300 to 800yds in my 22 Dasher and 22BR rifles. I have a couple of groundhog day trips lined up in June to field test the 62grn ELD-VT bullets, aka "stretch my barrels". Where I live 200 yard shot is a long shot. I have been shooting the 53grn V-Max bullets and been really happy with their performance out to 500yds and 75grn A-Max bullet on farther distances however, I do worry that the 75 A-Max bullets not opening up at the extended distances. Hopefully the 62grn ELD-VT is my "Do-All" varmint bullet.
Bradley, I will say it again... Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
 
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RussellJ said:
Yes sir... I read your posts on the 62grn ELD-VT and their speed limit for good groups. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. I want to see what these bullet preform on groundhogs 300 to 800yds in my 22 Dasher and 22BR rifles. I have a couple of groundhog day trips lined up in June to field test the 62grn ELD-VT bullets, aka "stretch my barrels". Where I live 200 yard shot is a long shot. I have been shooting the 53grn V-Max bullets and been really happy with their performance out to 500yds and 75grn A-Max bullet on farther distances however, I do worry that the 75 A-Max bullets not opening up at the extended distances. Hopefully the 62grn ELD-VT is my "Do-All" varmint bullet.
Bradley, I will day it again... Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
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We are going to Colorado to shoot pdogs third week in June. More testing on live targets. Nothing beat the 62 eldvt. I am considering taking a 22xc to shoot the 75 ELDM to see how it performs.
 
If 3500 is the limit for good consistent accuracy with the 62gr ELD-VT, then it seems like the BR/ARC cartridges would be able to get you there, or at least get you close enough. I would expect a little better out of a bigger cartridge.

It would be interesting to shoot the 62gr ELD-VT and 75gr ELDM both out of the same rifle, over the same field, on the same trip and see how they compare at some reasonable distances of say 500-600yards or so.
 
Lefty2506 said:
If 3500 is the limit for good consistent accuracy with the 62gr ELD-VT, then it seems like the BR/ARC cartridges would be able to get you there, or at least get you close enough. I would expect a little better out of a bigger cartridge.

It would be interesting to shoot the 62gr ELD-VT and 75gr ELDM both out of the same rifle, over the same field, on the same trip and see how they compare at some reasonable distances of say 500-600yards or so.
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Me too.

I'm thinking of taking a 22xc for the 75 ELDM and 77 TMK. AND SEE HOW THEY SPLODY!

Certainly, I could shoot both from the 22bra also...
 
Ok I decided.

22xc is going to Colorado. I will make a new barrel in 8 twist for my new Kauger action.

I'm going to shoot 75 ELDM, 88 ELDM and 77 Smk. Load workups to follow.

PS: I spoke to a an old customer and he said the 75 eldm penciled on dogs. So, screw it, I am going to make a new 22xc barrel with the 50 Fb and run the 62 eldvt up crazy fast with the 22xc and see how it shoots. What the heck.
 
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Keep us posted. If you're able to run that 62gr faster and keep it accurate, that would be awesome. If not, then the heavier bullets at the same or higher speeds are going to win out.

Definitely looking forward to hearing about the "splodyness" of the heavier bullets too :) Tossing a +15lb groundhog in the air is an impressive feet regardless of distance (not that 300 yds is "close"). Watching the slow mo on full screen, looks like it hit him just below the neck (center mass). Very impressive performance!
 
Lefty2506 said:
Keep us posted. If you're able to run that 62gr faster and keep it accurate, that would be awesome. If not, then the heavier bullets at the same or higher speeds are going to win out.

Definitely looking forward to hearing about the "splodyness" of the heavier bullets too :) Tossing a +15lb groundhog in the air is an impressive feet regardless of distance (not that 300 yds is "close"). Watching the slow mo on full screen, looks like it hit him just below the neck (center mass). Very impressive performance!
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I ordered 900 for $34 per hundred.

Action is here. I will get the barrel made this next week and get the rifle put together and do a load workup.

I have 400 cases ready. Honestly, of ALL the 22 conversions I have tried, the 22xc is the most painless. One run through the die and they are ready.
 
For Me, It's now going to Be, a "Toss Up" between, the .22 XC and,.. the .22 GT !
For the replacement Barrel of, my .22-250 Rem. in a Short Action, Rem 700
Want to Shoot Only, the 50 & 53 grain, V-Maxes and 52, 55 gr Berger Flat based, Var / Tar'gt, Bullets and maybe a few, 55 grain, GK's / Blitz Kings ( For Yotes ) So, 12 Twist, .050 Free Bore for, the Splodies on S. Rats / PD's !
Any tests on WHICH is,. the More "Accurate" / Better, Cart ???
Will, the .22 GT Have, any "Feeding issues", in the Rem action, w/ standard Fact. Floor Plate / Trigger guard ??
Wanting, NO Muzzle "Jump" to See the Splodies ! Under 3,600 fps, WILL Do this, in an 8 pound, BRAKED, Rifle !
Thought's ?
 
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Idaho-Lefty said:
For Me, It's now going to Be, a "Toss Up" between, the .22 XC and,.. the .22 GT !
For the replacement Barrel of, my .22-250 Rem. in a Short Action, Rem 700
Want to Shoot Only, the 50 & 53 grain, V-Maxes and 52, 55 gr Berger Flat based, Var / Tar'gt, Bullets and maybe a few, 55 grain, GK's / Blitz Kings ( For Yotes ) So, 12 Twist, .050 Free Bore for, the Splodies on S. Rats / PD's !
Any tests on WHICH is,. the More "Accurate" / Better, Cart ???
Will, the .22 GT Have, any "Feeding issues", in the Rem action, w/ standard Fact. Floor Plate / Trigger guard ??
Wanting, NO Muzzle "Jump" to See the Splodies ! Under 3,600 fps, WILL Do this, in an 8 pound, BRAKED, Rifle !
Thought's ?
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Already tested the 22gt 12 twist. 53 vmax was 3800 plus. Shoots very well.

No feeding issues at all that I know of.
 
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