What is Nosler 22 Nosler?
The Nosler 22 Nosler is a high-performance rifle cartridge designed by ammunition manufacturer, Nosler. Introduced in 2017, the 22 Nosler was built to provide improved accuracy, speed, and range compared to other cartridges in its class.
This cartridge is designed to be fired from a standard AR-15 platform, but with slightly modified feed ramps and barrel specifications. It has a case length of 1.850 inches and a maximum pressure of 55,000 PSI. The bullet diameter is 0.224 inches; it can be loaded with bullets weighing between 40 and 90 grains.
One of the key features of the 22 Nosler is its exceptional velocity. It has a muzzle velocity of up to 3,400 feet per second, which is roughly 500 feet per second faster than the.223 Remington cartridge. This increased velocity translates to a flatter trajectory, which helps to improve accuracy at longer ranges.
The 22 Nosler is also known for its impressive energy delivery, making it an ideal choice for hunting small to medium-sized game, such as coyotes and prairie dogs. Due to its high velocity and effective range, the 22 Nosler can also be used for long-range shooting competitions.
Overall, the Nosler 22 Nosler is a high-quality rifle cartridge that offers exceptional speed, accuracy, and range. It is a great choice for hunters, competitive shooters, and anyone looking for a superior rifle cartridge for their AR-15 platform.
Frequently Asked Questions about nosler 22 nosler
22 Nosler was designed for one specific purpose: to be the fastest . 22 caliber cartridge that is able to be easily chambered in a standard AR-15 type rifle. Its goal is to provide rifle shooters with a practical step up in performance over the hugely popular . 223 Rem.
The two factory loads Nosler provided were tested first. The 22 Nosler's origins lie in the wildcat 22 PDK, which itself is based on the 6.8 SPC case. Thanks to a rim dimension the same size as a . 223 Rem., AR-15 users can utilize their standard bolt.
Bend, Oregon
Nosler, Inc. is an American manufacturing company based in Bend, Oregon, known for producing ammunition and handloading components and specializing in high-performance hollow-point and soft-point hunting bullets.
The 22 Nosler is the elder of the two, being released at the 2017 SHOT Show. Using a rebated rim - to maintain the same case head diameter of the . 223 Remington (0.378″), so as to maintain the same bolt face - the . 22 Nosler uses a wider case dimension for additional case capacity.
As a hunting cartridge, rimfires are mainly used to kill small game up to the size of coyotes. Although proper shot placement can kill larger animals such as deer or hog, it is not recommended because its low power may not guarantee a humane kill. In 2013, an elephant was killed by multiple shots from a . 22 LR rifle.
Nosler Partition Features
Partition: While the nose portion is designed for rapid expansion, the rear core holds over 2/3 of the bullet weight. This weight distribution strikes a balance between penetration and expansion. It's the partition in the middle that makes it possible to perform this way.
Nosler engineers
Developed by Nosler engineers, the 22 Nosler is the fastest . 22 caliber cartridge for the AR platform that utilizes a standard 5.56 bolt.
ARMOR-TUFF APPLIED TO RIFLE BARREL
| Firearm Type | Rifle |
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| Caliber | 22 Nosler |
| Manufacturer | Wilson Combat |
| Rifle Part Type | Barrel Parts |
| Parts Material | Stainless |
Nosler, Inc. is an American manufacturing company based in Bend, Oregon, known for producing ammunition and handloading components and specializing in high-performance hollow-point and soft-point hunting bullets.
All Nosler® Rifles are hand assembled at the Nosler® manufacturing plant located in Bend, Oregon using the finest components.
The average size of five, five-shot groups from a sandbag rest at 100 yards was 1.48 inches. Based on the dozens of AR-15s I've tested over the years, this is slightly better than average precision. I'd also note the muzzle velocity Nosler lists for its factory-loaded . 223 Rem.
The cost effectiveness, low report and low recoil of the . 22LR round makes it a superb round for training beginners, too. Anyone getting started in shooting would be well advised to start learning on a . 22 rifle or pistol.
Hunting: For hunting smaller game animals, such as rabbits and squirrels, . 22 rifles can be an excellent choice. The ammunition is sufficiently powerful and accurate to kill varmints without causing excessive tissue destruction.
Why is NoslerCustom® Ammunition more expensive than other brands of ammo? Nosler® uses only the best components in all of our ammunition. This means the finest hunting bullets from Nosler® as well as Nosler® Brass.
