10/07/2020
Updates on 22 ELR bullets
Cutting Edge Bullets
22LR UPDATE
As many of you know, this year we made the announcement at SHOT show that for 2020, we would be working on a 22lr ammo project using our solid copper, monolithic bullets. We have been receiving a lot of messages in regards to our progress in this project, so we wanted to take the time to make an update.
Our testing with our 32gr bullet showed us that high quality, premium brass is an essential component in producing consistent velocities. When testing with readily available brass, we were only able to obtain velocity consistency of 50-100fps, making it impossible to get good groups especially at longer ranges. When we switched to using a more premium brass, the consistency and accuracy greatly improved, with velocity consistency of 10-30fps ES. The trouble we are running into is the availability of this premium brass. 22lr components are in high demand, and brass manufacturers are at maximum capacity leaving us with no brass to offer.
Pulling lead bullets from premium loaded ammo is also not an option since doing so does not remove the crimp. Another reason this doesn’t work is because our bullets are light in comparison to lead core bullets, therefore they require a different charge than lead core bullets to get good accuracy.
We currently have our Patent Pending 32gr bullet for standard twist rifles finalized, and the dies/components we designed are currently in the last stages of production. We are also in the process of finalizing the heavier weight bullets for faster twist rates.
Our initial plan was to sell reloading kits which would include the dies, shell holder, bullets, and brass. Because of the inability to get brass, we are now selling each of these items separately without the brass. They will be available on our website within the next couple of weeks. As soon as they are available, we will make an announcement.
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