Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr LRX – Superb Lead Free Hunting Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

The Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr LRX load combines a lead free hunting bullet with the speed and reach of the 22 Creedmoor. Fierce Firearms handloads every Dirtnap round in-house, and this one carries a 77 grain Barnes LRX at a listed 3,325 fps, one of the fastest loads in the Dirtnap lineup. It is built for hunters who want long-range performance and dependable expansion from a .22 caliber rifle. Each box holds 20 rounds of 22 Creedmoor ammo.

• Why the Barnes LRX Works for Hunting
• Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr LRX Specifications
• Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Why the Barnes LRX Works for Hunting

The Barnes LRX is an all-copper bullet with a polymer tip and a boat tail. With no lead core to separate from a jacket, it holds together as it expands, opening into petals while retaining most of its weight. That means deep, straight penetration, which is what you want when a .22 caliber bullet meets a deer or a hog.

LRX stands for long range, and the design lives up to the name. The polymer tip and streamlined shape give it a high ballistic coefficient for its weight, and Barnes built it to expand reliably across a wide range of impact speeds. That includes the very high velocities at close range as well as the slower impacts out at distance.

At 3,325 fps the 77 grain bullet shoots flat and arrives quickly, which helps on moving game and in gusty wind. Fierce says this load is meant for hunters who want to reach out and connect decisively, and the combination of copper construction and high velocity makes it a capable choice for deer-sized game, coyotes, and hogs.

Because the bullet is lead free, this load also works in areas that require nonlead ammunition. Check your local regulations, but many hunters choose copper for that reason alone. Fierce says all Dirtnap ammo is loaded to match-grade tolerances with a target velocity standard deviation under 10 fps.

Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr LRX Specifications

Before you head into the field, 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: Barnes LRX, all-copper polymer tip boat tail
• Listed velocity: about 3,325 fps
• Construction: lead free
• Loading: handloaded in-house, target velocity SD under 10 fps
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer part number: DNP22CM77LRX
• UPC: 853418408902

Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Copper bullets are longer than lead bullets of the same weight, so confirm your 22 Creedmoor has a fast enough twist rate to stabilize a 77 grain LRX. Most rifles in this chambering are built for heavy bullets, but it is worth checking before the season.

Zero with this exact load and chronograph it in your own rifle. Feed the measured velocity into your ballistic solver, then confirm your drops on steel at the distances you expect to shoot.

Clean your barrel with a copper solvent after range sessions. Monolithic bullets can build up copper fouling faster than lead core bullets, and a clean, consistent bore helps the first shot of the hunt land where the rest of your groups did.

Aim for the heart and lungs and give the animal time before tracking. This 22 Creedmoor hunting ammo often exits, leaving a blood trail to follow. Store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants.

This load is a strong fit for deer, hog, and predator hunters who run a 22 Creedmoor and want a fast, lead free bullet with reliable expansion. It also suits hunters in nonlead areas and owners of Fierce rifles who want ammunition from the same team. If you want 22 Creedmoor long range ammo that doubles as a serious hunting load, the Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr LRX is a superb choice.

Shooting mostly paper and steel? The Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 77gr Nosler is the match-bullet version of this load, and more details on Dirtnap ammo are available from Fierce Firearms.