Trying to talk me into a .....

[Teknys]

A co-worker who is into the long range game. He has competed while living in OK. He is talking me into a 22 Creed custom. Using Impact action and barrel of choice. He can assemble all the pieces. This would be the most $ I would have into a gun. It's a coyote gun. I could deal with this if it was my deer gun that I would carry most of the season. Although I do carry a coyote gun most of the year. What's impressive is the flat shooting at distance. I could just make it a 6mm Creed and use it for deer but already have a Sako in a 243W. But I could build this as a 7.5" twist for the long bullets ... hmmm....what to do... what to do....
I'm still thinking.

 

[DrMike]

I'd say you've got the bug real bad! And do you actually think that people here will be helpful in giving you unbiased insight? Build the 22 Creedmoor! Do you actually need justification for this? And build the 6mm Creedmoor, as well. It differs slightly from the 243 Win. I mean they are spelled differently. Shooting is an addiction. Patrick McManus called it a "fine and pleasant misery," which seems an apt description.

 

[hunter24605]

I see a new rifle in your hands pretty soon the enablers here love to help each other part with their funds. You ask how to remove a oil stain in your driveway and they’ll talk you into hiding it under a new truck.

 

[RL338]

The 22 Creed is modern 22-250 , which is a good deer cartridge. Creed calibers all use fast twist barrels , hence their popularity.

 

[Slimfinn]

Could do a 25 creed....just saying

 

[Blkram]

Who cares why you want it...
The fact that you think you want it,is enough!
Plan the build, and enjoy it when it is done!
And then rebarrel the 243 to the 6mm Creed, and all will be right in your world!
(Until the next desire comes along )

 

[BruceP]

If possible spend a little more and make it a switch barrel. That way you can have both the .22 creed and the 6 creed you could even have the extra action work done and get the second barrel later.

 

[xphunter]

Is it legal to hunt deer in Oklahoma with a 22 centerfire?
Texas! 22GT (88 grain ELD-M)

 

[Guy Miner]

Is it legal to hunt deer in Oklahoma with a 22 centerfire?
Texas! 22GT (88 grain ELD-M)

There's that fellow with the cool handguns. He's popping up all over the place!

Guy

 

[FOTIS]

I built this one myself. X caliber barrel.

 

[xphunter]

A co-worker who is into the long range game. He has competed while living in OK. He is talking me into a 22 Creed custom. Using Impact action and barrel of choice. He can assemble all the pieces. This would be the most $ I would have into a gun. It's a coyote gun. I could deal with this if it was my deer gun that I would carry most of the season. Although I do carry a coyote gun most of the year. What's impressive is the flat shooting at distance. I could just make it a 6mm Creed and use it for deer but already have a Sako in a 243W. But I could build this as a 7.5" twist for the long bullets ... hmmm....what to do... what to do....
I'm still thinking.

Bruce's comment about a switch barrel sure is a problem solver-Money...You can't take it with you
I have a couple of 22 Creed's and a couple of 22GT's they are amazing for what they can do.
I am sure it is worth for a coyote rig, because "Dead Coyotes Matter?"

 

[xphunter]

How much more enabling do you need???
22 Creed's Rock!

 

[xphunter]

I built this one myself. X caliber barrel.

I have not tried any of the 95's yet, but I have some....Smokin Fast!!!
Can you get that group any smaller? I think I see room for improvement...
I like RL 26 as well!

 

[Brinky72]

Sounds cool. I know a lil old 223 will handle deer with 62 gr bonded bullet just fine. I’ve seen a rather large black bear taken with a well placed round from a 22-250. Not that I’d make that a regular habit but it’s been done. My only concern would be that I’d likely wear out the barrel having too much fun.

 

[SJB358]

Heck yeah! 22 Creed is pretty high on my list.