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20 Beggs vs 20-250
I've got a 8.5 twist PacNor ready to chamber. Donor Rem 700 action was a 22-250. Want to shoot 55 bergers for a walking coyote rig. Was originally settled on the 20-250 but the Beggs has sparked my interest of late! How bout some opinions and comments. I know I'll have to get a different bolt for Beggs.
TIA |
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I think you're overlooking the best option, the 20BR. I think you'll find the beggs lacking in the FPS department, where you'll need it most with those big bullets.
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Was wanting a repeater. Have read lots of issues feeding with the BR
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I've made several BRs in repeaters with no modifications to the action or magazine and they feed fine.
Adam |
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OKyote73, Adam is right on with this recommendation. After fooling around with larger case capacities for the 20 caliber trying to improve on the 20BR (for distances beyond 500 yards), I ended up right back at the 20BR. I for one have always believed the 20BR was best suited for the 55 Bergers, but I also would suggest you take a look at the 55 gr Blackhole Rebated Boat Tail custom bullet. I believe Blaine designed that bullet for coyotes. My current 20BR shoots either bullet very well. 410gauge
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You said bolt change, I run a .20-.223AI or 5X45AI with a 28" 8.5tw PacNor and am getting 3640 fps with the 55's. Just an FYI.
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20-Beggs
20-Beggs is a great small caliber cartridge but I believe you will do it a dis-service to chamber it and think it will shoot the 50-55 grain bullets with the same performance as the 250 case cartridges. I have a 20-Beggs very accurate, speedy 4000FPS (but with 32-35 grn. Bergers)
It will never come close to the 250 size cartridges with the heavy bullets. Personally I believe the 20-250 is way overbored and your barrel will be short lived. Just my opinion which is not worth much? Mack |
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Ive had 20 BRX (BR + .100 at the shoulder) and have a 20-250 , and like both of them about equally. The 22-250 brass can be had pretty cheaply if you watch the classifieds and the longer case feeds better without a doubt.
I've run the BR case with bullets up to .375 dia and down to .204 with about everything in between and was never 100% satisfied with the feeding. I use the Bryant mag box mod. They actually feed better through the AR's Ive built ,than through bolt actions, using PR-6.8 magazines. |
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20-250/20 Beggs
Thanks for the replies guys, about decided the 20-250 route is for me! Next question?? How about a 20-250ai to avoid case growth? I'm kinda an AI "freak". 257, 250, 22-250 all ackleys! Seem to have an affection for the 250/3000 parent case, hhhmmm! Know the 20-250 is already way overbore but is the ai version worth doing? The 55gr pills should do well here in the wind.
TIA, mark |
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what about a 20x47L? kind of an in-between if you will
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