What about a 22-243-ackley

[renaissanceman]

Anybody have any experience with the 22-243 ackley. I am thinking it would be a nice trio in 308 260 22-243 ackley switch barrel rem 700 tactical rifle. Don't know anything about the round and looking for some imput and possible pit falls of the round. Haven't settled on the round just need a stout 22 round on the 08 case.

 

[vargetman]

Check your P.M,S


John

 

[357Mag]

Renny -

My .22-35 Rem wildcat is a " stout " .224" cal case.

It works w/ .308 botl face.

.22-35 500yd load = 41.2gr WW760 or 41.6 VV160 & 55 "V"-max.
This load,shot from a Hart SS 24" 5-groove 1-14".

Re-barrelled to 28" K & P SS 5-groove 1-8",
1,000yd load was: 75"A"-Max,40.5 AA3100; and FED LR Magnum Match


I have since graduated to use of a new 6mm wlldcat, of my own design. I have a 22-35 take-off barrel, for fire-froming ), 22-35 case forming die set, re-size and bullet seat die set, load data; and lots of formed cases for sale; + load data.

Best of luck in your endeavors.
Regars,
357Mag

 

[RonRouse]

Renaissanceman, I have owned 2 varmint rifles with a cartridge similar to the one you're speaking of. Mine was called the 220 Jaybird, basically a 22-243 AI. I had to push the shoulder back .035" then turn the necks, and fireform the case. A royal PITA. It was extremely fast with Berger 52 grain match bullets and very accurate but the accuracy was gone after 500 rounds due to throat erosion. If you like to buy new barrels, this is the cartridge if you want high velocity. I have since gone to the 22BR with no-turn necks and Lapua brass. Now I'm happy.

 

[renaissanceman]

The 22 br is sweet. I was just looking to go with a smokin fast 22 round with a 308 bolt face to make it a switch barrel on the 308 case.

 

[wal]

renaissanceman

The 22-243AI is an awesome varmint cartridge. I ran 55gr V-max bullets abesolutely sensational. The only down fall with this cartridge is barrel life. Expect only 750 rounds before accuracy starts deteriorating fast. Thats providing you clean properly and more frequently than usual.

wal

 

[cheyenne19]

I'm running 90vld's 3500 out of mine. Shoots under 1/2 moa and really cheats the wind. I'm sure it's hard on barrels, but for a switch barrel rig at least you'd have other options.

 

[eskimo1]

I´m about to start a 22-243AI build on a Remmy 22-250 barrel with 50 rounds down the tube. I know the tube wont last long but just building for fun.

Can somebody help me with load data for the AI case? Will most likely shoot Sierra 69´s and V-max on varmints.

 

[vlcakc]

I have very tempted to try a 22/243 Middlested, but have been able to resist so far. I have a couple of .22/250AI barrels I like a lot, but have not been completely satisfied with the quality of domestic brass. I have been having some success lately forming .22/250AI cases from the latest generation Norma 6XC brass. The Norma 6XC brass is match quality and very tough. More testing is needed before I can come to a conclusion whether it's worth it or not. Currently it is about $0.30 cheaper per each than Norma .22/250 brass and may be tougher. I am also just starting testing with a 22X47 Lapua barrel. Think .22/250 Rem ballistics with small primer pocket Lapua brass. Too many projects to get into a 22/243 right now. Good shooting! Vic

 

[eskimo1]

I HAVE A NEW REM. 24' S.S. 22/243 ACKLY THAT STARTED LIFE AS A 22/250--NEW REDDING 3 DIE SET,& ABOUT 90 CASES-SOME LAPUA--SOME REM.THAT WERE FIREFORMED USING THE CREAM OF WHEAT METHOD, THAT I WILL SELL FOR $175 O.B.O. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED...ALSO HAS A MUZZLE BRAKE INSTALLED..

Can you sell only the dies?

 

[Spook]

sounds very much like y'all are describing the 22 cheetah....