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.22 Jet Question--in a 10" Contender

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20 January 2008, 01:20
vonfatman
.22 Jet Question--in a 10" Contender
I have been hearing a number of different bullet sizes thrown about.

I understand the .222 caliber is/was designed for the M53 S&W and might be a bit shy in diameter for optimum accuracy in a T/C Contender barrel chambered in .22 Jet.

That leaves the .223 and .224 diameter bullets to consider.

What are some of the preferred bullets (diameter, weight & manufacture) of folks who shoot .22 Jet Contenders?

Thank you.

Bob

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21 January 2008, 22:08
Bob96
All T/C centerfire barrels - including the 22 Jet are .224 dia. This size will give the best results in a Contender. S&W used a .222 brl. same as the 22LR. This gun needs .222 or .223 size.
22 February 2008, 16:58
vonfatman
Bob96,
Thank you for your reply. I have noted the bullet diameters. Sorry I took so long to reply.

Bob


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10 March 2008, 08:54
tractorman
I'm getting 7/16 inch groups with 45gr bullets.
25 May 2008, 10:44
bigdaddy0442
I shoot a 14" Coyote 22 Jet (.222 Cal) and it will drive tacks. Shot a turkey at 125yds last month.

Since Hornady makes the only .222 bullit, it made load development simple.

Bigdaddy0442 Cool