Well, still waiting for the shooting crowd to post up some 22Nosler data (not sponsored :) ) on some of the more popular long loaded bullets.
I know the percentages go with mag length in the 5.56.
I've read about everything on-line I could find on the 22N and even asked Alexa "is there...
The old battle girl is a favorite but I don't want to shoot her out.
I keep loads a little below factory levels and she shoots well.
The wife has a little 6.5x55 Swede (in the pic). It's just the two of us and paper punching is our recreation. That trip the old guns didn't fare too well...
:)
Roegun,
Saw the reference to the Springfield and it attracted my attention.
I have one I use for casual paper punching.
A 1903 Mark 1 made in 1918 Ordered from Montgomery Ward and delivered via air mail to my Father In Law for about $34.
A little front wood chopped as was the trend then...
Found a drawing of a 22N reamer but don't know if I can figure out the load to lands length for a long loaded round. That's where I would use this. Not for mag dumps :)
I did compare the 5.56, 22N, and the 6.5G bases and the Grendal has more case area than either. With a good bolt it seems...
SJB,
Getting better all the time. At least I haven't run out of room to improve yet :)
More practice with what I have would be the best investment, but sometimes you get wrapped up looking for that magic bullet, load, or caliber.
There are other options for a AR-15 chassis and I think the...
Thanks for the Welcome DrMike.
While I don't have any hopes of being a serious competitor I do want to give something longer a good solid try. The wife and I do have a friendly event we go to twice a year that has a few competitions (old farts, women and children :) ).
At 450 yards she is...
First post from a new member.
I'm a casual shooter, no competitive experience, don't hunt much, but enjoy punching holes in paper. Recently started into the AR-15 craze and have some from 10.5 to 22". I have good access to a 100 yd range on a weekly basis and hope to join a club about an...