Gene Beggs - the 220.

[BJS6]

Gene,

I am making enquiries as to whether Kelbly's can supply me with a couple of 220 Beggs chambered barrels (250 neck) and matching FL and seater.

Based on a rough and ready measure of a Lapua case straight from the box it appears that an unturned neck over a 0.224 bullet will mike right around 0.254 or thereabouts. I assume the 0.250 neck is the one to opt for when neck turning but only taking a small cut, essentially the equivelant of the 0.269 6PPC that I am shooting now.

How is the 220 behaving ? Favoured powders ?

Any new observations worth passing on since your last tunnel report on it ?

Benefits over the 6PPC ? Simply lower recoil ??

A supply of good 22 bullets is a big deal down here where our options are much more limited. What is the 22 situation like, many guys making them, I guess the choice is a lot smaller.

Bryce

 

[Gene Beggs]

Gene,

I am making inquiries as to whether Kelbly's can supply me with a couple of 220 Beggs chambered barrels (250 neck) and matching FL and seater.

(GB) Bryce, I'm sure Kelbly's would be happy to chamber a couple of barrels for you in 220 Beggs, .250 neck. They can also supply you with a seater die, which is the same as the standard 220 Russian. The custom, full-length dies with matching carbide neck bushings, are only available direct from me at this time.


Based on a rough and ready measure of a Lapua case straight from the box it appears that an unturned neck over a 0.224 bullet will mike right around 0.254 or thereabouts. I assume the 0.250 neck is the one to opt for when neck turning but only taking a small cut, essentially the equivelant of the 0.269 6PPC that I am shooting now.

(GB) All true.

How is the 220 behaving ? Favoured powders ?

(GB) Absolutely fantastic with 27 grains of Benchmark!


Any new observations worth passing on since your last tunnel report on it ?

(GB) None except discovering that Hodgdon's Benchmark and the 220 Beggs were made for each other.


Benefits over the 6PPC ?

(GB) About 200 to 250 fps greater muzzle velocity with no signs of excessive pressure.


Simply lower recoil ??

(GB) A thirty percent reduction in recoil has to count for something other than being more pleasant to shoot. Less disturbance in the bags, for one.


A supply of good 22 bullets is a big deal down here where our options are much more limited. What is the 22 situation like, many guys making them, I guess the choice is a lot smaller.

(GB) Actually, the availability of 22 bullets is better because there are far more shooters looking for good 6mm bullets than 22. Good 22 bullets are no problem.


Let me know if I can help you.


Later,

Gene Beggs

 

[BJS6]

Thanks very much for the feedback Gene.

I do like the idea of a bit less movement in the bags.

Good point regarding the 22 bullets, didn't think of it that way !!

It is sounding like a very appealing set up.

Have you found that with Benchmark the 220 holds tune any better than a typical 6PPC/N133 combination or should one expect to have to tweak the load (or tuner) to keep it shooting a "dot" !!

Bryce

 

[Gene Beggs]

Thanks very much for the feedback Gene. Have you found that with Benchmark the 220 holds tune any better than a typical 6PPC/N133 combination or should one expect to have to tweak the load (or tuner) to keep it shooting a "dot" !!

Bryce

(GB) Bryce, I wish I had a good answer to your question but I do not. My experience with the 220 Beggs, with the exception of the NBRSA Nationals last year at Kelbly's, has been limited to shooting in the tunnel. At that time, my rifle was not equipped with a tuner because I had not perfected the design. Now, with the advent of the behind-the-muzzle, circular disc type tuner that I use, if the rifle shows a little verticle on the sighter, I can quickly and easily tune it out in about ten to fifteen seconds. This eliminates any concern for keeping in tune.

Gene Beggs