22 creedmoor or 22 250ai

[Idaho Lefty]

Did you mean it's, a Criterion Barrel ( CBI ? )
IF so, you will need to go to another Gunsmithing Firm,.. NOT Criterion, as they would do NO Modifications, to their Barrels,.. AFTER,.. Sold.
MOST, "Competent" Gunsmiths with, a good Lathe can do,.. THE Work that, I listed.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

Try posting On Here for, Gunsmith recommendations by fellow shooters, close to,.. YOUR,.. Location.
There are, a couple of Good One's, i think,.. in the Dakota's,.. I'm pretty sure

 

[bushwackr]

Did you mean it's, a Criterion Barrel ( CBI ? )
IF so, you will need to go to another Gunsmithing Firm,.. NOT Criterion, as they would do NO Modifications, to their Barrels,.. AFTER,.. Sold.
MOST, "Competent" Gunsmiths with, a good Lathe can do,.. THE Work that, I listed.

Yes it's a criterion barrel. I'd like to sure use the barrel with my prepped handloads it shot amazing. I shot my best group ever by me, I was testing 105 a max bullets and 3 different powder charges my poi didn't change so I said why not group I'll it. I had 200yds I could shoot at, it shot a 7 shot group of .346. That was with 3 different charges too. So I'd love to use the barrel. I believe it has potential. My previous gs was pretty much flabbergasted because it shot like that and it wasn't his barrel. He was kinda full of himself

 

[1mechanic]

If you turn down the outside you will probably have to adjust your load the barrel will have different harmonics.

I would not flute it button rifled barrels can have stress transferred to the rifling.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

Yes it's a criterion barrel. I'd like to sure use the barrel with my prepped handloads it shot amazing. I shot my best group ever by me, I was testing 105 a max bullets and 3 different powder charges my poi didn't change so I said why not group I'll it. I had 200yds I could shoot at, it shot a 7 shot group of .346. That was with 3 different charges too. So I'd love to use the barrel. I believe it has potential. My previous gs was pretty much flabbergasted because it shot like that and it wasn't his barrel. He was kinda full of himself

Good choice, staying with, the 6 XC !!
My 6 XC also has, a a Criterion Barrel. I doubt if, they would do ANY, "Re-Working" of the barrel unless, it was something that was, their fault.
I'd get a hold of a good Local, Gunsmith that, has had some Experience / success, in turning Down Barrels.
My barrel is, a medium Heavy "Sporter" contour, 24 inch, .707 Dia Muzzle and with, the scope / mounts, Brake, etc. the rifle weigh's exactly, 10 Pounds.
Decide what, type of, shooting, Balance, weight / Use desired for, the Rifle ( mines, a Walking Varmint Rifle that, I will use for, fun LR, Steel Plates ).
I get, sub 1/2 MOA groups with, several Bullets / Tuned Loads and, the Cold Bore, POI is, ALWAYS, "There" so no need of, any more weight than 10 Pounds, IMO.
Again,.. Good Luck !

 

[Idaho Lefty]

If you turn down the outside you will probably have to adjust your load the barrel will have different harmonics.

I would not flute it button rifled barrels can have stress transferred to the rifling.

Yes, AGREE with, THIS ^^^
Fluting IF done, must be Machined very SLOWLY / carefully with, Plenty of Coolant, as "could affect" any Stresses, in the Barrel.
I'd just turn the barrel Down a bit / chop off and thread for brake,.. unless, You can Find, a Gunsmith with, a KNOWN "Track Record" of being,.. Successful at, Fluting !

 

[westexhunt]

I've shot 22-250 for over 30 yrs, finally built a 22-250ai last year because I've always wanted one, but all of them are put up now. Bought first 22CM about 3 yrs ago and that's all I shoot now. Brass availability and no fire forming.

 

[precisionobsession]

I have also shot 22-250 for years. Currently waiting on my first 22 creedmoor. Should be a fun one.

 

[22250imp]

Hello all. I wanted to get a varmint rifle built. My local gs is trying to sell me on a 22 creedmoor which is fine. I wanted to do a 22 250ai. Is there any advantage to either besides the 22 creedmoor components being available. I wanted to run light bullets in it, I'm being advised to go with bullets in the 70gr range there ballistically better.
I'd appreciate all your information

So what about the ol 220 Swift with a fast twist barrel to shoot the heavier bullets ? Be right in there wouldn't it ?

 

[fruitnut]

So what about the ol 220 Swift with a fast twist barrel to shoot the heavier bullets ? Be right in there wouldn't it ?

Yes it would be. The Swift, 22-250 AI, and 22 Creedmoor are all about the same case capacity. But if building a fast twist 22 for long range I'd chose the Creedmoor. It's a better case and designed for the heavy bullets. I've shot a 14 twist Swift for 60 years. If building another fast 22 I'd go Creedmoor.

 

[22250imp]

Yes it would be. The Swift, 22-250 AI, and 22 Creedmoor are all about the same case capacity. But if building a fast twist 22 for long range I'd chose the Creedmoor. It's a better case and designed for the heavy bullets. I've shot a 14 twist Swift for 60 years. If building another fast 22 I'd go Creedmoor.

Same here only a 22-250 imp. Seirra blitz 55 gr pills, wouldn't even venture to guess how many yotes it has wacked over the years. Deadly.

 

[436]

I'm a big, big fan of the Tubbs 6XC, love it, as for .22 cal. I think from my experience with the .22-250 Imp I'd go with it, I've never found any fault in the cartridge over many years of usage. I'm also a big fan of the .220 Swift it's hard to beat a good shooting Swift. With that said; I'm sure the .22 CM is a fine cartridge. They say P.O. Ackley's best Imp cartridge is the .257 Roberts Imp, I think it's the .22-250 Imp, just my 0.2 Cheers.