The Creedmoor Forum

.22LR ammunition has it's ups and downs.  Yeah, you can weigh them.  I came up with a good idea.  A .223 practice rifle.  I'm gonna try those Hornady 52 grain ELD match bullets and really learn the wind.

Believe it or not, but Ruger introduced a precision .22LR that may be capable of 300 yds.  It might be a cheaper alternative to the .223.  The price is around $550.00.  It is a scaled down Ruger LPR.

I've been on the lookout  for a 223 RAP with AR mag, for a while, for that purpose.
They're just high priced and scarce right now.
Not a fan of rimfire for accuracy practice, have put thousands of 22LR downrange with a 597 and 10/22,
those  groups were just not as good as centerfires.

I have a 22cal barrel sitting here for a practice rifle. Still deciding on how far to go with it.
Do you think it's a big advantage to have your practice gun set up the same as your match rifle ?
Same stock , scope etc
Interested to hear everyone's thoughts
I feel it's the way i will go

My .22 has the same sight picture as my match rifle.  It's also very accurate.  I am new to reloading so tuning in my .223 will allow me to shoot in higher winds and improve my calls.  There is only a 12 grain difference from my .22 but the Hornady ELD match bullets also mirror my Creedmoor (140 gr.).  I believe that minimizing the variables between match and practice is a good thing.  It would be cool to have the exact same trigger. 

Quote from: lathoto on June 04, 2018, 06:08:59 PMMy .22 has the same sight picture as my match rifle.  It's also very accurate.  I am new to reloading so tuning in my .223 will allow me to shoot in higher winds and improve my calls.  There is only a 12 grain difference from my .22 but the Hornady ELD match bullets also mirror my Creedmoor (140 gr.).  I believe that minimizing the variables between match and practice is a good thing.  It would be cool to have the exact same trigger. 

Ditto on the trigger. The most important thing to duplicate really.
I have the same profile barrel as my match rifle to try & maintain the same feel for weight. No brake though.
I am changing out my Manners T5A for a MPA Comp Chassis which is on the way , should be here anyday now.
If I'm happy with it I'll sell my Manners to buy another for the practice rifle.
I'm going to shoot 75gr Amax in mine.
I've had the barrel , bullets & brass for 6 months but was undecided which way to go. This thread prompted me to ask for feedback.

I have to ask... if you are going to spend "X" dollars on a new .223 practice rifle... would that money be better spent on ammo for your current match rifle... and just learn with it.

There are very good deals on 6.5CM ammo out there.

Not trying to cause grief... just speaking out loud.

Quote from: Aussie65 on June 04, 2018, 03:25:00 PMI have a 22cal barrel sitting here for a practice rifle. Still deciding on how far to go with it.
Do you think it's a big advantage to have your practice gun set up the same as your match rifle ?
Same stock , scope etc
Interested to hear everyone's thoughts
I feel it's the way i will go

My .308 practice rifle is set up with the same scope and stock and feels just like my match rifles. I have had one set up like this for many years. Instead of burning out 6 or 6.5 barrels I can shoot my .308 for practice and then use the 6 or 6.5s in matches. Works very well. Now with my Vudoo Gun Works .22LR I have it set up the same too and can use it easier at home for positional practice on steel at closer ranges.

Quote from: Aussie65 on June 05, 2018, 05:24:46 AMDitto on the trigger. The most important thing to duplicate really.
I have the same profile barrel as my match rifle to try & maintain the same feel for weight. No brake though.
I am changing out my Manners T5A for a MPA Comp Chassis which is on the way , should be here anyday now.
If I'm happy with it I'll sell my Manners to buy another for the practice rifle.
I'm going to shoot 75gr Amax in mine.
I've had the barrel , bullets & brass for 6 months but was undecided which way to go. This thread prompted me to ask for feedback.

May as well list it now bud.... lol