stillair1 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hi chaps, and gunsmiths My understanding of .22lr chambering length is that best accuracy will occur with the head of the bullet just touching the lands. I may well be wrong so don't shoot me. One of my rifles engages the bullet a few millimeters into the rifling, (eley as it happens) making closing the bolt a bit stiff. Is it worth while getting the chamber reamed slightly or should I carry on regardless. Thanks for you input as I know jack all about this. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I had a match chamber on a custom .22 LR semi and found it clagged up very easily with subbies, it was designed for Lapua Pistol Match a very clean grease free round but a solid point so not a lot of good for bunnies. I had a tiny step put into the chamber, works like a charm. As regards length, some centerfire rifles work best up close some like a bit of a jump, no idea about rimmys though. I would just shoot a few different brands and find one it likes best both in function and accuracy. What make and model is the rifle ? A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillair1 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sako p94s accuracy is not a problem btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sako p94s accuracy is not a problem btw. Then forget about it.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 If accuracys not a problem why are you looking for one ? are you bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillair1 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Accuracy is fine, but cycling the bolt is er not smooth. ie stiff to close where I'm forcing the bullet head into the lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentsoulsleave308holes Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 sometimes that can be caused by she'ite in the extractor claw resess(es) on the ch bbl face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 As silent said. A mate and I use to shoot a lot of rats and after 100 rounds of subs or so the same thing happened to my Brno. A scrape out of the recesses and nooks and crannies and it returned to normal. Also there may be shavings of lead knocking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillair1 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I had a clean up the other day, only noticable clag was a bit of residue on one side of the bolt face. I will report back when it warms up a smidge. I may resort to another round if unresolved. It's not until you line several types up side by side that you notice the differing shapes and lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillair1 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 After a test session today, both winchester and lapua cycled smoother, ie two finger on the bolt. The winchesters match the eleys for accuracy which is a first for me as I've never had much success with them in the past. :)Some new bullets to be ordered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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