With my chronograph measurements of ammo from 18-inch barrels, the .22 Nosler shows a 265 fps increase in muzzle velocity over 55-grain .223 Rem. With a few small adjustments of the gas block, the new AR was running the Dog Town ammo with no problems. It takes the AR-15 platform to the next level of performance with .22-caliber centerfire cartridges, and already several companies have jumped on board to build guns or uppers. ). 22 Nosler Rifles; 22 Nosler Uppers; 22 Nosler Ammunition.22 Bullets; 22 Nosler Brass; 22 Nosler Parts/Accessories; Bullets. The ODHA is an organization dedicated to preserving wildlife, hunting, reloading, and recreational shooting. The bolt face and bolt carrier group are the same as a 223 Remington/556 NATO. Pulsar Thermion XQ50 Thermal Scope We used Nosler Brass for our hand-loads, and bullets from Nosler and Hornady.
The case lengths of the two cartridges are the same at 1.760 inches. Hope you get a 16 or 18 and show us that. However, the length from the base to the point on the shoulder that determines the minimum headspace dimension is shorter for the .22 Nosler. Predator calling for most of us means coyotes, and the cold, hard truth is I have seen the .223 Remington fail more than any other cartridge when hunting coyotes. I can not do it. Chronograhing a few rounds through the Oehler P35 gave us an average velocity of 3450 fps, only 50 fps shy of the advertised velocity.
The coyote, a big male, simply dropped. This load generates 1,488 ft.-lbs. )• Muzzle Velocity (advertised fps w/18" barrel): 3350 (55 gr.
With a 200-yard zero the bullet is 1.2 inches high at 100 yards. BANG BANG!! of muzzle energy. You have to be in shape to tote around a 24 inch rifle though. The AR-15 style rifle is well suited to hunting predators, except for the cartridge it typically shoots. factory loads fired from rifles with 18-inch barrels had an average muzzle velocity of 2992 fps on my chronograph. The bolt face and bolt carrier group are the same as a 223 Remington/556 NATO. Based on Nosler’s data, that load generates 1,370 ft.-lbs. or 5.56 NATO. is .3542 inch. The first is a 55-grain Ballistic Tip Varmint with an advertised muzzle velocity of 3350 fps from an 18-inch barrel. Factory .223 Rem. of energy. The .22 Nosler has a 30-degree shoulder while the .223 Rem. Fine for smaller critters with thin hides,but for a hog shield I suspect the animal would run. ): 1,370 (55 gr. The 22 Nosler is basically a 6.8 SPC case necked down to .224 caliber with a rebated rim of .378″ diameter. Nosler currently offers three factory loads for the .22 Nosler.
The same bolt used for the .223/5.56 works for the .22 Nosler. ), 2950 (77 gr. Nosler claims the cartridge can push 55-grain bullets 3350 fps from an 18″ barrel. At the shoulder the .22 Nosler measures .400 inch in diameter and the .223 Rem. Privacy Policy • Contact Us • Warnings • FAQs • © 2020 National Rifle Association of America, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, #SundayGunday: Henry H009 Lever Action .30-30, Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 7mm-08 Remington, How to Field Judge a Mule Deer in 30 Seconds, Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. .280 Remington, 2020 National Rifle Association of America. Try any other loads or still using the Etip? Of course any CNS shot would be deadly.