Gun Talk

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms to explore the rising popularity and ballistic potential of the 22 Creedmoor. From custom rifle builds to real-world hunting and precision shooting applications, this deep-dive covers everything you need to know about one of today’s most buzzworthy cartridges.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why the 22 Creedmoor is gaining ground over traditional cartridges like the .22-250 and 6mm CreedmoorReal-world ballistic performance: velocity, energy, and barrel lifeCustom rifle build details including actions, barrels, suppressors, and triggersFactory vs. handload ammo performance for long-range precisionPractical hunting applications for the 22 Creedmoor—yes, even mooseThe future of short-barrel builds and suppressor-friendly calibers22 ARC, 6mm ARC, and comparisons in energy retention and effective rangeRifle tuning tips, optics mounting, and why factory ammo is better than everThis Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger, Range