22 Creed I'm liking it more as I go.

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   In the last two posts, I talked about load development and testing, said loads. I have settled on 75 gr (for now) HPBT and soft point flat bottoms. The speed is right around 3200 in my 20" 1x8 Ruger. I got some factory BLMs, 100 of each. In the development, I did try some 77 gr HP that shot about the same. I have shot over 100 rounds, and the rifle seems to be breaking in well. I was out testing a bunch of subsonic loads with my son today. It was COLD. 1* 5 mph wind, but it was over our shoulders, so the wind was just COLD, not bothersome to testing. The subsonic loads did not work well; he did have some tests with his 8x57 and 8.6, which worked out well. Back to the Creed. I shot in between testing some reformed brass (6.5 Creed), new 6.5 and 6mm is at least .25 cents less each than 22 Creed. loaded with each of the same bullet loads for each. They performed the same as the factory 22 Creed. BUT what I did notice and appreciated was the POI. They all grouped in the SAME spot. I sighted it in at 1 1/4" high at 100. I have not tried them all at 300 yet, maybe they will have different POI, but for now I think some real-time shooting and hitting p dogs and coyote to see my preference. I found a place that makes and sells Bulk bullets in 75 and 77 gr HP. There 1,000 - $166.00 16.6¢ per bullet. But an added twist I found and have ordered 80 gr tipped factory 2nds for $33 per 100. The 22 Creedmoor was developed around the 80 bullet. 80 gr would be better over 300 yards for sure. I'll give them a try before I order 1000 75 gr. Price is the driving factor for this gun. One P dog trip can take 200/300 shells.

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d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 22 Creed I'm liking it more as I go. Posted: 28 December 2025 at 18:52
	In the last two posts, I talked about load development and testing, said loads. I have settled on 75 gr (for now) HPBT and soft point flat bottoms. The speed is right around 3200 in my 20" 1x8 Ruger. I got some factory BLMs, 100 of each. In the development, I did try some 77 gr HP that shot about the same. I have shot over 100 rounds, and the rifle seems to be breaking in well. I was out testing a bunch of subsonic loads with my son today. It was COLD. 1* 5 mph wind, but it was over our shoulders, so the wind was just COLD, not bothersome to testing. The subsonic loads did not work well; he did have some tests with his 8x57 and 8.6, which worked out well. Back to the Creed. I shot in between testing some reformed brass (6.5 Creed), new 6.5 and 6mm is at least .25 cents less each than 22 Creed. loaded with each of the same bullet loads for each. They performed the same as the factory 22 Creed. BUT what I did notice and appreciated was the POI. They all grouped in the SAME spot. I sighted it in at 1 1/4" high at 100. I have not tried them all at 300 yet, maybe they will have different POI, but for now I think some real-time shooting and hitting p dogs and coyote to see my preference. I found a place that makes and sells Bulk bullets in 75 and 77 gr HP. There 1,000 - $166.00 16.6¢ per bullet. But an added twist I found and have ordered 80 gr tipped factory 2nds for $33 per 100. The 22 Creedmoor was developed around the 80 bullet. 80 gr would be better over 300 yards for sure. I'll give them a try before I order 1000 75 gr. Price is the driving factor for this gun. One P dog trip can take 200/300 shells.
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BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 December 2025 at 19:00
	Sounds like you are ready
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Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 December 2025 at 20:13
	That's awesome. I only have 1 rifle that will shoot several different bullets accurately and to pretty much to the same POI. That will keep prices in check.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 December 2025 at 21:12
	The biggest factor is twist rate.
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d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 December 2025 at 08:10
	Your right there bear. A 8.6 western is a 270 with a faster twist. and a 22 Creedmoor is a 22 250 AI but with a faster twist.
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