Going to start loading 22lr. Got a buddy at Badlands precision to make the bullet. Think I’ll start with something in the Red Dot 
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Are you pulling the bullets to recover cases or are you priming used cases? Bullets seem like they would be the easy part measuring powder seems like a bear though.
Yes a bolt gun. Don’t we why it wouldn’t work in a semi if you started with a wmr action.
The bullet is 49.5gr so solid copper. Predicted g1 is close to double that of conventional lead match ammo
I’m starting with new, primed brass. I have an autotrickler so powder will be easy
Stupid question, but.... is this for real?
This thread is going to mess with me for days.
I'm really intrigued. Whats the purpose? Match? Critters?
Where are you getting new primed brass for 22LR? Is this legal in competition?
It’s not uncommon. Google it, there are quite a few sources. Not sure about legality.
Match use, although I could have them made to expand.
My barrel is a 5.75 but they should be stable in anything faster than an 8
Hoping for 14-1500fps but that’s yet to be determined. They’ll ship tomorrow so once I get them in hand, then real testing will start
I’ve never seen any rule that says it has to be factory loaded ammo, so I think it will be legal
49.5gr
So with the price of ammunition being what it is... 3 bucks a shot?
No, I should be under .65 per shot. Eley Tenex is .42 for reference. It’s not plinking ammo priced for sure
That’s definitely one of the most interesting things I’ve seen on here in a while.
Who made your dies?
Think you’ll need to crimp?
Think you’ll need to crimp?
Side track but you’re buying tenex at the slightly wrong place then (I suck at math and it wasn’t as different as I thought)
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I'm sure you have worked this out already, so I'm not second guessing you. But it seems like you you would hit the transonic range pretty quickly. I would have thought you would want to start out subsonic. What is the thought in the 1,400 - 1,500 fps?
I made my died. No crimp, it’ll be “neck” sized to have tension on the bullet like any other round normally would
This bullet will transition without problems. That being the case, there is no need to start subsonic. The plan it to push them as hard as the brass will take it and find a stable node like normal
I just pulled up the first place that popped up when I searched. Midway is 20.99/50 so still at .36 from killoughSide track but you’re buying tenex at the wrong place then
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Interesting !
I saw this being done several years back. It was for a short barrel suppressed bolt gun. Being developed for sale to military.
It was being worked on by Pacific Coast Cartridge in Florence Oregon. Owners name was Mike, if memory serves. Really cool setup!
It was being worked on by Pacific Coast Cartridge in Florence Oregon. Owners name was Mike, if memory serves. Really cool setup!
Interesting, I’ll look into that
Wasn't Cutting Edge supposed to revolutionize the 22 ammo market? Personally, I think it's awesome, I'd love to see some cool 22 ammo released.
I googled PCC earlier and they are still listed. Hope they are still up and running. They were always building some really cool, off the wall, new toy. I haven't been in contact with them for several years. I'm sure there a SH members from the Florence area. It's an area with lots of shooters and a great gun range.Interesting, I’ll look into that
They were. This won’t be available as loaded ammo.
I just want to be able to load my own to a higher accuracy level than what’s currently available for long range
understood. Hopefully it will pique others interest in the endeavor and we will see it in a loaded round for the public.
I actually hope it gets people wanting to load their own ammo, just like we do for our favorite centerfire
Geno,
Is TiteGroup too slow or is it right in the neighborhood?
It burns really clean if it'll work.
Is TiteGroup too slow or is it right in the neighborhood?
It burns really clean if it'll work.
I’m not gonna lie. You’ve got me considering whether or not I could beat a good lot of eley match.
The way I figure it, the factory primed cases are the largest potential variable.
The reason I ask is that you're using a solid and might want something a tiny bit slower building the pressure
That’s right in the area I think I need to be
It might not beat it at short range, then again, it might. It once it gets out there, in the wind for a bit, I have no doubt this bullet will shoot inside the best lead bullet.
What sort of special reamer does this take?
Well here is some reloadable centerfire 22 LR cases, just need to modify a 22 to centerfire.
LOL, I would probably spill out half of them from the tray to the press to seat the bullets.
LOL, I would probably spill out half of them from the tray to the press to seat the bullets.
They don’t meet the rules for 22lr/rimfire comps.Well here is some reloadable centerfire 22 LR cases, just need to modify a 22 to centerfire.
LOL, I would probably spill out half of them from the tray to the press to seat the bullets.
That’s a cool looking projectile! What’s the diameter of the portion behind the recessed part and in front of it?
