Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor Berger FBT 80.5gr – Superb Precision Match Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

The Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor Berger FBT 80.5 grain load is built around one of the most respected target bullets in .22 caliber. Fierce Firearms handloads every Dirtnap round in-house, and this one pairs the Berger 80.5 grain Flat Base Target with the 22 Creedmoor at a listed 3,300 fps. It is aimed at shooters who want tight groups and predictable data from medium to long range. Each box holds 20 rounds of 22 Creedmoor ammo.

• Why a Flat Base Target Bullet
• Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor Berger FBT Specifications
• Field Notes and Shooting Tips

Why a Flat Base Target Bullet

Most long-range bullets use a boat tail to reduce drag. A flat base design trades a little of that efficiency for consistency. Without a tapered base, the bullet leaves the muzzle with less disturbance from escaping gas, and it is less sensitive to small differences in seating depth and barrel condition. Many benchrest and precision shooters favor flat base bullets for exactly that reason.

Berger’s 80.5 grain Flat Base Target has earned its reputation on the line and at distance. Fierce notes that the design removes base drag variations that can affect boat tail bullets in shorter barrels, making it unusually consistent across a wide range of conditions. That makes it a strong choice for shooters running compact or suppressed 22 Creedmoor rifles.

At about 3,300 fps the heavy .224 bullet shoots flat and resists wind well for its caliber. The 22 Creedmoor’s light recoil lets you watch your own impacts through the scope, which speeds up corrections and makes long practice sessions easier on the shooter.

Fierce says all Dirtnap ammunition is loaded to match-grade tolerances with a target velocity standard deviation under 10 fps. Consistent velocity means consistent vertical, and that consistency is what lets your ballistic data hold up shot after shot.

Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor Berger FBT 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: 80.5 grain
• Bullet type: Berger Flat Base Target (FBT)
• Listed velocity: about 3,300 fps
• Loading: handloaded in-house, target velocity SD under 10 fps
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer part number: DNP22CM805GR
• UPC: 853418909171

Field Notes and Shooting Tips

Confirm your barrel’s twist rate before buying. Heavy .224 bullets need a fast twist to stabilize, and while most 22 Creedmoor rifles are built for them, it is worth checking.

Chronograph this 22 Creedmoor match ammo in your own rifle and use the measured velocity in your ballistic solver. Then true your data on steel at known distances so your dope matches real impacts.

Track your round count and clean with a copper solvent on a regular schedule. Fast .22 cartridges are known for throat wear, and consistent ammunition makes it easier to notice when velocity or group size begins to change.

Keep ammunition shaded during range sessions and store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants. Heat raises velocity and can shift point of impact at long distance.

This load is a strong fit for precision rifle competitors, benchrest-minded shooters, and anyone running a short-barreled or suppressed 22 Creedmoor who wants a consistent target bullet. It also suits owners of Fierce rifles who want ammunition from the same team. If you want 22 Creedmoor long range ammo built around a proven target bullet, the Fierce Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor Berger FBT is a superb choice.

Want a boat tail option? The Dirtnap 22 Creedmoor 80gr ELD-M is a high-BC alternative, and more details on Dirtnap ammo are available from Fierce Firearms.