Episode 18: 22 Questions about the 22 Creedmoor with Derrick Ratliff

Derrick Ratliff, founder of Horizon Firearms and host of On The Horizon podcast, answers 22 questions about the 22 Creedmoor that he has regularly encountered over the last decade of building 22 Creedmoor caliber rifles. 

What is the best twist rate?
Small rifle primers versus large magnum primers?
Why shoot the heavy bullets versus the light bullets?
What bullets should I shoot?
Does barrel length matter?
How easy is it to load for the 22 Creedmoor?
Is it a long or short action caliber and what bottom metal should I use?
What rifles can be rebarreled/rechambered to a 22 Creedmoor?
What powders are recommended?
Is it a fur friendly round?
What suppressors do we recommend for the 22 Creedmoor?
When I switch brass manufacturers, what needs to be adjusted?
Can I fire form a 22-250 brass? 
Where do I find a headspace gauge?
Can you shoot deer with a 22 Creedmoor?
How far can you shoot larger game?
22 vs 22-250?
22 vs 6mm Creedmoor?
22 vs 6.5 Creedmoor?
Where do I find reloading data?
What rifles are available?
Is it SAAMI approved?

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On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.