new yote gun build

[fish_e_o]

the 220AI is nearing the end of it's life and i want to make plans to swap the barrel. i think as much as i love the cartridge i want to move to not rimmed for easy feeding.

some ideas bounced around were 22-243AI, 22-284, 220AI...

must be:
22 cal
fast as hell
same bolt face (not stuck on it)
short action

[southernman]

I have been looking in to a .22-6mm Remington mostly because I have plenty of brass and would like a fast twist .22 cal shooting 75-80 gr bullets, in a long action to take advantage of the 80 gr v-max etc.
.243, 264, and 22-250 have Lapua brass, and I think if I didn't have plenty of 6mm brass, I would look at the 22-250Ai or the 243 midland,
Don't really see any real advantage to the .22-284 as it seams to be well beyond the capacity of the bore, more powder for no real increase over the .243 and 6mm case size.
I want to build one for goats and fallow deer, and cross gulley shots, in windy conditions, ( common hunting problem in the area of NZ I have my house) hence the high BC bullets being pushed fast, currently use my .264 win, but it's a bit much on 50-75kg animals.
Starting to lean on the 6mm Remington AI again, mostly as I have a couple that could be reamed out to Ai for bit more performance.
I wish the 22-250 was much more readily aviable in a fast twist, Sako and Winchester are you listening.

[fish_e_o]

still up for debate but this one will likely be a 1 in 8, 1 in 7 was a little tight and it sure shot great but i want a bit more velocity.

22-250 doesn't have enough zip nor does the ai

by 243 midland i think you mean 22-243 middlestead. while i was in there i'd bump it to an ai and go for a 22-243AI.

i've run 223 wssm it was ok but it's and old toy now.

as far as overbore is concerned it's not a detriment, more of a requirement.

[Robmcleod82]

224 tth

[tikka250]

what about 220weatherby rocket? Pretty much a 220ai with a fun name haha. Any specific reason to stick with 22 cal? I have seen some impresive balistics from guys running 20-250's and 20-243.

[fish_e_o]

Originally Posted by Robmcleod82

224 tth

6mm brass is the sticker there. i don't like going out of my way scrounging for brass.

Originally Posted by tikka250

what about 220weatherby rocket? Pretty much a 220ai with a fun name haha. Any specific reason to stick with 22 cal? I have seen some impresive balistics from guys running 20-250's and 20-243.

lol something like the 220AI i'm replacing? might not worth a die swap for that little guy

i want to stick 22 because:
20 cal bullets suck for coyotes (yes even the heavy ones. yes i've tried them lots. yes i currently own 20 cal rifles. no i will never again subject a coyote to that.)

6mm is lame for shooting light bullets fast they tend to not be accurate.

also i have something like a rubbermaid tote full of 22 cal bullets already

[Cheyenne 1]

I have a 22-284. They are a pretty neat caliber
Mine is a Remington action with a 1 in 8 twist Brux barrel. Shoots a 80 grain Berger around 3650fps. Could do more but figured why push it.

Brass is easy to form and you can actually buy good brass for it.

[southernman]

Originally Posted by Robmcleod82

224 tth

Isn't this pretty much a .22-6mm Remington ?
Or other.

[roger]

Originally Posted by fish_e_o

as far as overbore is concerned it's not a detriment, more of a requirement.

it brings a tear to mine eye to read those words.