22 Creedmoor vs Big Bucks--I'm skeptical, but I'll try anything once.

Published on December 22, 2023
Duration: 24:16

This video tests the .22 Creedmoor for hunting big bucks, initially met with skepticism. It demonstrates exceptional ammo consistency, with Hornady's 80-grain ELD-X bullets impacting within 4 inches at 600 yards. The Horizon Venatic Carbon rifle achieves sub-MOA accuracy, and the .22 Creedmoor proves effective with a high shoulder shot, dropping deer instantly.

Quick Summary

The .22 Creedmoor proved effective for hunting big bucks, demonstrating exceptional ammo consistency with Hornady's 80-grain ELD-X and sub-MOA accuracy from the Horizon Venatic Carbon rifle. A high shoulder shot strategy ensures immediate animal anchoring.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Skepticism about .22 Creedmoor
  2. 00:56Ammo Consistency Test: Hornady .22 Creedmoor
  3. 02:15First Buck Hunt with .22 Creedmoor
  4. 05:09Horizon Venatic Carbon Rifle Accuracy Test
  5. 08:01Debunking the Vapor Trail Myth
  6. 11:23Nephew Sammy's Successful Buck Hunt
  7. 14:46High Shoulder Shot vs. Heart/Lung Shot Strategy
  8. 16:05Horizon Venatic Carbon Rifle Technical Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the .22 Creedmoor effective for hunting big bucks?

Yes, the video demonstrates that the .22 Creedmoor, when using effective bullets like Hornady's 80-grain ELD-X and proper shot placement (high shoulder shot), can successfully take down big bucks.

How accurate is the Horizon Venatic Carbon rifle in .22 Creedmoor?

The Horizon Venatic Carbon rifle showed impressive accuracy, achieving sub-1-inch 5-shot groups at 100 yards without a warm-up, with one group measuring under half an inch.

What makes the .22 Creedmoor ammo so consistent?

Hornady's .22 Creedmoor loads, specifically the 80-grain ELD-X and ELD Match, demonstrated exceptional consistency, with impacts staying within 4 inches of each other at 600 yards.

What is the recommended shot placement for the .22 Creedmoor on deer?

The video suggests a high shoulder shot, which targets the spine and creates a 'grenade' effect in the vitals, resulting in immediate anchoring of the animal.

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