.22 Mag ballistics

HogFan · 04-08-2008, 12:51 PM

Does anyone out there know where I could find some ballistics on the .22 mag that reach 200yds. and beyond. Any input helps. I've been playing around with "long distance" with mine and I'm looking for info. Thanks, JB

Ron AKA · 04-08-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HogFan

Does anyone out there know where I could find some ballistics on the .22 mag that reach 200yds. and beyond. Any input helps. I've been playing around with "long distance" with mine and I'm looking for info. Thanks, JB

I can get you some. What load are you using?

Ron

rfc357 · 04-08-2008, 01:43 PM

Try the ammo mfgrs web sites. They all publish ballistics on the ammo they sell.

HogFan · 04-08-2008, 02:14 PM

Sorry about the wait. This machine shut down at the end of my reply. I am using Rem prem. Accu-Tip V 33gr. I love these! I zeroed at 75. At 100, I thought I'd see what it would do to a 'tater in a tin can. I shot twice and thought I missed. I looked and had two holes in the can, 1/4 inch apart! Man. that micro-grove barrel never fails to impress me. BTW- the tater was all busted up. I took a shot at 125 & 150. At 125, I was dead center and 3 /14 inches low. at 150, I was dead center and 7" low. I want to see about 175 & 200. I also want to know if it has enough punch to kill rabbits, tree rats & ground pigs at "Long Range" Thanks ahead of time, JB

meatloaf · 04-08-2008, 02:30 PM

100 yards sure but over that and the bullet starts to destablize. So 150 yards is possable but two hundred yards accuratly, Id have to see it to believe it. Im not saying the bullet wont travel that far because its lethal up to a mile if shot randomly into the air (at the right angle). How ever being accurate the bullet is just not big enough.

ArkansasHunter · 04-08-2008, 02:45 PM

JB just wanted to say Hi to a fellow Arkie, Good question I can't answear...A.H

Ron AKA · 04-08-2008, 02:57 PM

The software I use, PointBlank, suggests the following, based on zero at 75 yards and scope height of 1.5" over the bore:

Yards, Drop"
100, 1.0
150, 6.0
175, 10.2
200, 15.9

At 200 yards, velocity is 1170 fps, and energy is 100 ft-lbs. That is similar to the muzzle on many LR cartridges so small game should be no problem, if you can compensate accurately for the drop. A Mil Dot reticle would be a big help. Wind is another issue. PointBlank shows 17.5" wind drift at 10 mph and 200 yards.

You can download PointBlank for free here:

http://www.huntingnut.com/index.php?...=article&sid=3

You will also need BC's for each load. These can be calculated using this program and the muzzle/100 yard velocities.

JBM - Calculations - Ballistic Coefficient (Velocity)

With PointBlank you can print out the results for each load you enter.

Ron

04-08-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
HogFan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0)	.22 Mag ballistics Does anyone out there know where I could find some ballistics on the .22 mag that reach 200yds. and beyond. Any input helps. I've been playing around with "long distance" with mine and I'm looking for info. Thanks, JB

04-08-2008, 01:43 PM	#3
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	Try the ammo mfgrs web sites. They all publish ballistics on the ammo they sell.

04-08-2008, 02:14 PM	#4
HogFan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0)	Sorry about the wait. This machine shut down at the end of my reply. I am using Rem prem. Accu-Tip V 33gr. I love these! I zeroed at 75. At 100, I thought I'd see what it would do to a 'tater in a tin can. I shot twice and thought I missed. I looked and had two holes in the can, 1/4 inch apart! Man. that micro-grove barrel never fails to impress me. BTW- the tater was all busted up. I took a shot at 125 & 150. At 125, I was dead center and 3 /14 inches low. at 150, I was dead center and 7" low. I want to see about 175 & 200. I also want to know if it has enough punch to kill rabbits, tree rats & ground pigs at "Long Range" Thanks ahead of time, JB

04-08-2008, 02:30 PM	#5
meatloaf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lakewood CO Posts: 863 Trader Rating: (0)	100 yards sure but over that and the bullet starts to destablize. So 150 yards is possable but two hundred yards accuratly, Id have to see it to believe it. Im not saying the bullet wont travel that far because its lethal up to a mile if shot randomly into the air (at the right angle). How ever being accurate the bullet is just not big enough.

04-08-2008, 02:45 PM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,521 Trader Rating: (0)	JB just wanted to say Hi to a fellow Arkie, Good question I can't answear...A.H

04-08-2008, 02:57 PM	#7
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704 Trader Rating: (0)	The software I use, PointBlank, suggests the following, based on zero at 75 yards and scope height of 1.5" over the bore: Yards, Drop" 100, 1.0 150, 6.0 175, 10.2 200, 15.9 At 200 yards, velocity is 1170 fps, and energy is 100 ft-lbs. That is similar to the muzzle on many LR cartridges so small game should be no problem, if you can compensate accurately for the drop. A Mil Dot reticle would be a big help. Wind is another issue. PointBlank shows 17.5" wind drift at 10 mph and 200 yards. You can download PointBlank for free here: http://www.huntingnut.com/index.php?...=article&sid=3 You will also need BC's for each load. These can be calculated using this program and the muzzle/100 yard velocities. JBM - Calculations - Ballistic Coefficient (Velocity) With PointBlank you can print out the results for each load you enter. Ron