How accurate is the 22TCM?
Armscor sent plenty of ammo, so I began testing the . 22 TCM rifle’s accuracy by shooting 10 five-shot groups at 100 yards. Group sizes ranged from 2.28 to 4.30 inches for an overall average of 3.08 inches.
Is 22TCM good for self defense?
22 TCM. In either rifle or pistol format it should work well for small-game/varmint hunting. With regard to personal defense, it is decidedly less than a . 357 SIG, but at the same time substantially more than a .
How fast is a 22TCM?
2,800 ft/s
. 22 TCM
Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
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40 gr (3 g) Pointed flat nose | 2,800 ft/s (850 m/s) | 696 ft⋅lbf (944 J) |
40 gr (3 g) Pointed flat nose | 2,070 ft/s (630 m/s) | 381 ft⋅lbf (517 J) |
Can you shoot 22TCM out of a 9mm?
Luckily, you don’t have to choose between one or the other, as the TCM line features pistols that can shoot both 22TCM and 9mm. Just swap out the 22TCM barrel with the 9mm accessory barrel that comes with the gun.
What does TCM stand for in ammo?
TCM stands for Tuason Craig Micromagnum and it is a proprietary cartridge developed by Fred Craig and Rock Island Armory.
What is the difference between a 22 mag and a 22 Hornet?
22 Mag load is zeroed at 100 yards it drops almost that same amount at just 200 yards. Additionally, the Hornet carries 130 more foot-pounds of energy at 200 yards than the . 22 Mag. 22 WMR is cost-per-round with factory ammo.
What is the 22 TCM?
The .22 TCM is a relatively short, bottlenecked cartridge developed by RIA consultant Frederick Craig. The design objective was to duplicate or exceed ballistics of the 5.7x28mm but in the popular 1911 platform. FN’s SS197SR 5.7x28mm ammunition is topped by the blue-tipped Hornady 40-grain V-Max and rated at 1,750 fps in the Five-Seven pistol.
How many rounds are in a TCM 1911 magazine?
The TCM rifle’s standard magazine holds five rounds, and the magazine looks like a shortened RIA TCM 1911 magazine. (By the way, the TCM rifle accepts 17-round RIA .22 TCM 1911 magazines.) The rifle’s magazine release looks just like one from a 1911. The rifle’s safety is located at the right side of the receiver.
What are the dimensions of a TCM rifle?
The TCM rifle’s barrel measures 0.75 inch in diameter at the muzzle, and the muzzle is recessed. The barrel has six grooves with a twist rate of one turn in 16 inches. The TCM rifle’s bolt is 0.67 inch in diameter and 5.8 inches long.
Can you reload a 22 TCM handload from the ground up?
However, our reloading expert, Lane Pearce, has written his reloading column this month on developing handloads in the .22 TCM from the ground up. It’s exclusive to ST, so if you have an interest in this cartridge, you definitely will want to read this month’s installment of “Practical Reloading” beginning on page 14.