Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr Nosler CC – Superb Long Range Match Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

The Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr load is precision rifle ammunition built by the same company that builds Fierce rifles. Fierce Firearms handloads every Dirtnap round in-house, and this one pairs the fast 22 Creedmoor case with a 77 grain Nosler Custom Competition bullet at a listed 3,300 fps. The goal is simple: flat trajectory, strong wind resistance, and shot-to-shot consistency that lets you trust your data at distance. Each box holds 20 rounds of 22 Creedmoor ammo.

• Why Consistency Is the Point
• Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr Specifications
• Field Notes and Shooting Tips

Why Consistency Is the Point

Long-range shooting magnifies every small variation in a cartridge. A few feet per second of difference at the muzzle can become several inches of vertical spread at 800 yards. Fierce says it loads Dirtnap ammunition to match-grade tolerances with a target standard deviation in velocity under 10 fps. That kind of uniformity keeps your groups tight and your elevation holds predictable from the first shot to the last.

The bullet is a 77 grain Nosler Custom Competition, a hollow point boat tail match design with a high ballistic coefficient for its weight. In the 22 Creedmoor it leaves the muzzle fast, resists wind drift better than most .224 bullets, and stays supersonic well past the distances where many shooters stop. That makes this 22 Creedmoor match ammo a strong choice for steel matches, PRS-style practice, and long-range paper.

The 22 Creedmoor itself has earned a following because it delivers very high velocity with mild recoil. Spotting your own impacts is easier when the rifle barely moves, and the light recoil also helps during long strings of fire. Pairing the cartridge with a heavy-for-caliber match bullet, as the Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr does, gets the most from its long, fast-twist barrels.

Because Fierce builds both the rifles and the ammunition, Dirtnap loads are developed with real-world precision shooting in mind. Dirtnap ammo is not bulk range fodder; they are meant for the shooter who wants factory ammunition that behaves like carefully tuned handloads.

Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr Specifications

Before you build a dope card, it helps to know exactly what is in the box. The list below summarizes the manufacturer and distributor data for this item.

• Brand: Fierce Firearms (Dirtnap ammunition)
• Caliber: 22 Creedmoor
• Bullet weight: 77 grain
• Bullet type: Nosler Custom Competition hollow point boat tail
• Listed velocity: about 3,300 fps
• Loading: handloaded in-house, target velocity SD under 10 fps
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer part number: DNP22CM77GR
• UPC: 853418909164

Field Notes and Shooting Tips

Confirm your rifle’s twist rate before buying. Heavy .224 bullets like the 77 grain Nosler need a fast twist, and most 22 Creedmoor barrels are built with one, but it is worth checking. A barrel that is too slow can leave the bullet unstable and hurt accuracy.

Chronograph this 22 Creedmoor match ammo in your own rifle. Listed velocities come from specific test barrels, and your rifle may run faster or slower. Feed your measured velocity and the bullet’s ballistic coefficient into your ballistic calculator, then true the data on steel at known distances.

High-velocity .22 cartridges are known for barrel wear at the throat. Keep a round count, clean regularly with a copper solvent, and watch for changes in velocity or group size over time. Consistent ammunition makes those changes easier to spot.

Save your brass if you reload. Store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants, and keep ammunition out of direct sun at the range, since heat can raise velocity and shift your point of impact at long distance.

This load is a strong fit for precision rifle competitors, long-range steel shooters, and varmint hunters who run a 22 Creedmoor and want consistent factory ammunition. It also suits owners of Fierce rifles who want ammunition built by the same team. If you want 22 Creedmoor long range ammo with tight velocity spreads, the Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr is a superb choice.

Prefer a heavier bullet? The Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 80gr ELD Match is another option from the same line, and more details on Dirtnap loads are available from Fierce Firearms.