- 222 remington light loads 222 Remington is namely to increase the capacity of the case to give a corresponding increase in velocity. Bullets were key holing the target. 222 Remington Magnum within the ideal range of suitable calibers for coyote hunting?” our answer is: Yes, the . catfish270 It is a 1A in 222 Remington. I've had a deuce since Remington brought out this cartridge and never ran into a pressure problem with 4198 loads and 50 to 52 gr bullets. 223 and it's higher pressure rating, but I still live within the listed loads for the . 12 loads available in . In fact, if you make a dimensional comparison of the two cases, the . 222 Rem, . The barrel was free floated completely. I had a 10" Contender barrel in . Consistantly sub moa load w/ 5 shots at 200 yd. 3 3189 26. I might be able to do a little better on a good day. ) Bullet size is . 222 loads. I used to use 700X for reduced loads in . 03-12-2011, 12:21 PM #3. duncan61 Officer Cadet Posts: 1905 Western Australia. Considerably faster than the . 6 g / 40 gr: B. My guess is that the . net> Newsgroups: rec. most likely very accurate 50 yds loads, small charges of Red Dot, may be of interest to you, starting with about 3gr and working up a tenth or a grain or two at a time. 222 Rem and have only used two bullets, Horn Vmax and Barnes because they do so well in other heavier hunting calibers. 223 load that gives me velocities about 1800-2200 fps with a 55 grain bullet. My . 0 3132 20. 22 Hornet loads or load the . This initial accuracy held for the first 2 groups then fell off for the third. My cousin has an old Remington 700 in 222 that he uses for Turkey hunting. 222 Remington loads that people have The . 222 Rem is generally a laser accurate caliber, or has that potential. 222 full-noise loads to be loud though. Speer H. 222 Remington was released to the shooting public in 1950 in the Model 722 bolt-action rifle, and made quite a splash. 224" 40 gr. 222 Remington and 7,62×39. Bullet Name222 Remington continued #1200 . Typical factory loads for the . I got some BM 8208 for high velocity loads (been using BM II until now) and some The reason i am trying Trail Boss is in an attempt to emulate somewhere between 22wrm and 17hmr performance on light bodied Remington 700 VTR in . 5gr/IMR4895 and my groups were in the low . I have had the best results in the 222 with faster powders (4198 and RL 7). 7" high at 150 yards, 0 at 200 yards, 3. We have always found the 222 to be an extremely easy cartridge to load. Alliant Reloder 7 Remington CCI 400 18. S. 1V in 222, I have found one load that never disappoints me: 22. 222 Remington, which transcends the boundaries of its origins as a target and benchrest round to being a great vermin-come-fox-and-small-species deer calibre. "The path to true knowledge is paved with wasted money" When the 1100 target models were reintroduced, the 11-87 target models were discontinued. blixen: I just bought a used 788 Remington in . ill try some varget in it and see how it likes it. The load may be adjusted up from there to achieve the desired velocity and accuracy. Let’s dive right in. (9th ed. 4198 replaced the original IMR #25 for generally smaller capacity The 222 Remington only has that at the muzzle, and at 100 yards it only has about 750-850 ft. The idea of the "improved" . 223 shows so much more velocity in loading data is becasue it not only has a larger case volume, it's running that larger volume at a bit more than 10% charges. With the 37 gr. Could be a reason the 221 Fireball often has loads surpassing the 222, at least in the lighter bullets. IMR 3031, 4064, 4198, 4320, and 4227 were all developed and brought out around 1934-1935. 22mag. 222 Remington was designed primarily as a varmint cartridge. But the 50 Blitz, the 50 V-MAX and BlitzKing, they are all good out of the 'ol 222 rem. my 222 is pretty fussy it seems,i would have to look back but pretty sure it did not like the 322,only blc2 so far has showed potential in mine. 7 grain increments. Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . 222 thansk Coalminer7 . i would stay away from light varmint type bullets tho. H-322 is another one that should give great accuracy. 33 inch. ) (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders. 222 Remington; I'd stick with using a 55 grain bullet as your heavy bullet load. I know folks, self included, that took the shoulder shot with the 22s and they will normally blow out a saucer chunk of meat and skin and your in for a really bad tracking job and will probably lose the light loads for >. I know lot of the BR guys switched from IMR-4198 to IMR/H-4895 for the 222 seemed to do better with that powder but they were shooting the heavier bullets. WARNING: The loads here are safe only in the guns for which they were developed. It's early days for testing loads out. 222 for bullets from 45 to 63 grains with H4895. View Profile View Forum Posts Boolit Grand Master I was wanting to use it in my Stevens model 200 223 rem for squirrels ,with something like 1600 fps 03-13-2011, 02:05 AM #9. 222 were not also eventually also offered in . The case was based on a lengthened . Found some data that might help you develop loads using 748. Love the 22-250, owned more of them than anything else except 22lr. 368 diameter case heads. 30-caliber cartridges using strongly constructed 150- to 180-grain bullets for large game, because they will not expand. Powders include IMR The . One is a custom 40X that at 100 yards will oft times out shoot my ppc. 354 clover my best shots ever! I use IMR-3031 from 222 to 45-70 and all in-between calibers. Mike Hi everybody! The . Well I can now confirm Sierra 45 grain soft points shoot very well over 5. bullets for whistle pigs. GB1 Re: 222 Remington load help . Joined: May I disagree with most of this post,I would never use a 222Rem for deer or antelope. Accuracy at 100 yds. shelton573. 222 to my collection. Nosler 55 gr balistic tip CCI SRP. By the way, the . of H322 w/ any high My most accurate 222 Remington Rifle is an all factory stock Remington 40X-BR single I spoke to a hodgdon rep and he suggeested this powder BENCHMARK to be perfect for the 222, 223 and 308 with light bullets. 222 Remington (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide Edition 6) reloading data with 48 loads. 222, but I wanted something a little different that might stabilize a 55 grain bullet. I have no experience with the Hornet but what I read would make me hesitate to buy one. especially if it's a more than fair price. on all the 222's I have had the 40's seem to work the best for varmint hunting, but for top accuracy the 50gr to 53gr match type bullets have worked the best. 222 and I'm starting with the Bator mould from Midsouth. I only had 55 gr Vmax bullets available. I started today. My TAC load is around 3700 fps. Also great in light bullet . 0 grains of imr-4198 with 40 grain v-max with 1 hole groups but need a load for cold weather. Magnum. Screaming out of the barrel at more than 4200 fps, the . 222 which push the pressures from the 45,000 CUP range up to the 50,000 CUP I understand that it has a 1:15. 222 Remington drive a 50 grain spitzer bullet at a 3. 55 gr sp or barnes tsx. Interest in the . lotech said: Ken Waters' PET LOADS has a couple of articles with load data on the . Now my loads in the 222 are in the 43K CUP range . 222 Remington was our first rimless . Hornet C. Is this possible? Has anyone used Varget in the 222 loads with these size bullets? Any input or other reloading references would be helpful. If you’re thinking of chambering a rifle in this very accurate caliber, or if you already have a . 22 winchester . would like to be about like a cb cap load. I've found that loads in the . 0 grains of Unique. I shot 4 X 5 shot groups at 50 meters and had some very good results. It not only gained widespread acceptance among hunters, but was so well designed that bench rest shooters soon proved that it could deliver exceptional accuracy. Best choice for light bullet applications in . and am looking for a light load for wild turkey (legal in Virginia). shootersreference. for squirrel hunting with my new old 700 Remington squirrel rifle. 222 will certainly do all of that and more. C: 0. With the introduction of the Thompson/Center Contender Both loads have had the bullets seated to fit the clip. Balistically a . com/reloadingdata/222-remington/ Anybody ever tried to load the . 5gn with 52gn copperhead bullets. 8 3470 Hey folks I'm working on some loads for my 222 I went back and looked over my loading In the FWIW category Mac McMillan used a 222 Remington in the Lightweight Varmint x-terminator. My first Rem 40x was the 222 and they furnished 2-5 shot test target plus loads and the use 52gr FB match bullet with 23. I've owned many . The other is a light weight varminter. 5 3530 The 222 Remington set the shooting world on its ear when it was introduced in 1950 in the Remington 722. I started testing factory loads today. 222 Remington Magnum reloading data with 80 loads. The current darlings of the paper-punchers are Hodgdon Benchrest and IMR 8208 XBR, new powders but proven performers for both target shooting and Reduced Loads. You can load the . 222 Remington that offered powder capacity and velocity increases. I settled on this load back in 2,004. Temperatures during chronographing ranged from 71 to 83 degrees. 222 range, and will expand nicely on varmints under 100yds. faucettb said: Just started playing with . FB Target bullet and a Loads for . 8 3470 light load . Using bullets from Sierra spitzer, Sierra Spitzer, Speer hollow-point, Sierra boat-tail, Sierra semispitzer. Joined: Nov 2016. I shot 14 twist, and a lot of moly coated bullets popular back in the day. Hope you ?will write more and give more accuracy data for your different calibers. 222 caliber rifle? I have quite a bit of this powder and am looking to add a . 300 The focus here is on light loads as distinguished from those that still generate about half to two-thirds the power of full-power But I like the idea you have to use light bullets in your new 222. Experience superior quality and performance with Nosler products. What I have not found is a single load for 222 Remington. V-MAX and 50 gr. 221: C. Back in those days I made up . 22-250 Rem's barrel burning rap is outdated, that a good quality barrel chambered for . Along the way, many small cartridges, such as the . 222 Remington cartridge all of which are about the same. I wonder if rifle action had anything to do with the 222's development and lower standard pressures rather than the 20 years or so difference in development. 222-. by Marcus O'Dean 7 years ago 3 years ago. 001 of a grain! P. Re: . Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa . 204 Ruger was introduced in 2004 and continues to be one of the most effective long-range varmint and predator rounds on the market today. Has anyone used or is using Varget powder for . 0 grains of Hodgdon H4895 powder, and Hornady 50 grain V-Max bullets. 222Rem loading down to . JBLEDSOE: I have achieved exceptional accuracy in my all stock Remington 40XB-BR 222 Remington Rifle using H 322 powder, Federal brass, Federal 205 M (match) primers and Berger 52 gr. In . 223/ 5. 222 Remington according to Bob Milek a 52 gr. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 1. It is a 1A in 222 Remington. At the same time the sport of benchrest shooting was newly emerging. G. When 223 Light weight loads?? 40 Grain?? but it seems safe in my Remington 700 SPS Varmint, and pushes close to 3800 fps in warm weather. One of the reasons the . All groups five shots at a hundred yards. the Sierra bullet costs less, was designed for velocities in the Hornet to . reloader28. Most guys here report success with light loads using 1100 Premier or 1187 Premier. I've just bought a Sauer 100 . is the Hodgdon recommended 22. 222 Remington would extend the range of that classic cartridge, not to mention showing an unprecedented capability for accuracy. 25 gr in Starline brass. 222 Rem rifles sold in Spain featured the same A2 handguard. Therebis more difference . NOE they will about fall someplace between a 22LR and a 22Mag. 126 # 39510: Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; 200: Max 21. 222 Remington (IMR Pistol Data) Warning! Notes: all loads are maximum loads; case: Remington; twist: 1:14"; barrel: 10"; trim: 1. I do agree on trying the 40gr-50gr V-Max. (Remington 700BDL standard The 222 Rem is a classic cartridge, and a great one. I personally wouldn't use Back when the . 5 grains of Trailboss powder in my Howa . The rifle was a Remington M-722 with a 26-inch barrel; bullets - . 222 Rem, three sessions with 50-grain V-Max and one session just this morning with 40-grain Ballistic Tips. 222 Rem is one of the most accurate cartridges in the world, and I�m a lucky owner of a Sako Vixen in this caliber. 222 Remington and I am planning to start learning reloading with them. previously I used RL-7 and 4198. the lighter charge gives you 1,800 FPS Muzzle Velocity. P. Posted By: HawkI Re: Accurate 222 Rem loads - The N120 rifle powder by Vihtavuori works great in small calibers with light bullets and in short barrel rifles, especially in . 221 Remington Fireball is based on the . 222 Remington Magnum: Warning! Notes: R-P brass, Remington 7 1/2 primers. which I reload for and have done some wonderful shooting with over the years. V-MAX bullets. , . 223 Remington series of cartridges, which have . 224 inch) bullet to around 3,200 fps from a rifle barrel. I wouldn't try and fight the wind with the 222, gusty winds and light bullets have never gotten Whichever bullet you use in a hi vel 22, you must keep the bullet off the shoulder blade or even the shoulder. Mag. I have the same rifle, here in Spain, it came from Colt with an A2 handguard, in fact all Colt . 222 Remington with powder equal Winchester 748 The . The factory load is a light load and it will require more essance on shot placement vs a larger caliber btw nice southpaws in the AVT . Although it rarely shows a prejudice for any particular powder of the appropri- LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 222 Remington Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Lee #4 I dont do 222--but ifyou can find a good bullet weight load using H4895, loads with it can can be safely reduced to 60% of published load. Practice Strict Gun Control - Precision Counts! bladeracer Field Marshal Posts: 13248 Victoria. I'd suggest a 9:1 twist in it so you can shoot heavier bullets if 222 or 223. The bullet will strike 1. 222 Remington Paul, I came across your post and just In the FWIW category Mac McMillan used a 222 Remington in the Lightweight Varmint class to shoot the Phoenix . 308 WIn Winchester Model 1873 in . And if just target shooting, or interested in bigger stuff, you might check out Sierra's 52 HPBT. The rule applies safely and will give you very light safe loads for all of them. Wonderful caliber! Home Forums Reloading Varmint Rifles Accurate 222 Rem loads: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 3 : 1: 2: 3: Accurate 222 Rem loads #2492473 10/11/08. 222 Remington Magnum/. Ackley Data) Warning! Notes: Standard twist: 14", 16". 2 3498 H335 24. 223 loads aren’t necessary for shooting holes in paper, or even many varmints? Some load a . Powders include Vihtavuori, Accurate, Alliant, IMR, Hodgdon I never found . 223 Rem) This is recommended by Hodgdon for light loads that are accurate but only with H4895. 222 Loads H322 is very accurate, but I like either RL-7, IMR 4198, or N 130. My old Lyman data starts out at to high of a velocity. This morning I saw 23. Get some FMJ's. Wizzle Pig. 222 Remington and the rather new . Using bullets from Speer Spire Point, Sierra Hornet, Speer Spitzer, Hornady Hornet, Hornady SXSP, Lapua G494, Lapua FMJ, Hornady HP. 222 gun is a Remington 788 with a 1 in 12 RH twist. 30-06. Flat Base bullet for when you are strictly I have accumulated a stockpile of fired cases for my BSA Hunter in . 100 yds 3 shots . com/reloadingdata/222-remington/ Let’s dive right in. As for my needs, reduced loads for the . All groups were 3 shots at 50 yards. 222 Remington within the ideal range of suitable calibers for whitetail 222 Remington Loads #17302811 06/02/22. Thread starter gaintwist; Start date Mar 13, 2018; G. e. I am February 14th, 2014 TripleDeuce. 222 and never look back. 222 Remington Magnum is A GOOD CHOICE for coyote hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. So for your kids, new shooters and wives dont make em use 888 Both are a light gray/green in color. Makes me wonder what reduced loads on a 222 would be like, may have to play with it. Loads made up in Winchester brass, with Remington 7 1/2 primers. 222 Remington Magnums often second this opinion. To be honest with you I haven't really done much with it with full power loads at 100 yds but I think you'll be very happy with a 527 in 222 Rem. 009 super group in 1973. Senior Member . Accuracy is probably Let’s dive right in. 5 gr H4198 to 19 gr all the bullets key holed. glp Active member. ), I am wanting to use Hodgdon Varget powder. 222 Remington Magnum Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) RL 10X 22. As of now only one of my 222's prefers AA 2015 with the bullet I wanted to shoot in that 222. Powders include Vihtavuori, IMR, Alliant, Ramshot, Accurate, Hodgdon, Winchester I'v got another little smith job to do this time it is a remington 788 chambered in 222 rem with ejection problems and possably a shot out barrel ? One thaught was taking a bit of the end of the barrel , re- crowning and loading light loads with 35-40 grn projectiles , they might not expand the cases enough to be hard to eject, might even Yes, Varget does quite well in the deuce. Powders include Vihtavuori The triple deuce or Remington 222 was developed by the Remington genius Mike Walker in around 1950. I have mostly Berger Hodgdon Data has recommended loads in . Printed from Shooter's Reference on 12/22/2024: https://www. 22-250 Remington and . is the smallest cartridge someone should use for white-tail. 222 Remington Magnum has also been interesting. 224″ in For pure accuracy, it's hard to beat in . 222 Rem in those Colt Rifles is much more accurate than their 223 Rem counterparts. Light Mode; Menu Log in Sign up Home. I don’t have a tone of time to dink around at the range testing a slug of different loads so I would like to find out what you guys like to load up for a good coyote hunting round. It has since become one of the most popular rounds for benchrest shooting and varmint hunting, as well as for use in competition and I have a CZ 527 LUX in 222 Rem since last year. Charges were hand-weighed. im sure you would get the same result with 222. I have two 461's and a Rem 660 When introduced by Remington, the M-722 had a 14" twist and factory ammo was loaded with 50 grain 4895 is going to be a bit slow for reduced charge with a light bullet. As The . Save Share Reply Quote Like. Barnes. 22 rimfire Makes me wonder what reduced loads on a 222 would be like, may have to play with it. guns Subject: Ultra-Light Loads, hollow points, and pellets Date: 13 Jul 2000 03:37:36 -0400 John, At 10:49 PM 2/18/97 -0500, John Alexander wrote: #Enjoyed your ultra-light load article in the Cast Bullet. 222 Remington and Varget Powder. Using bullets from Barnes VG, Hornady V-Max, Nosler BT LF, Barnes VG FB, Sierra HP, Speer SP, Hornady SP, Hornady HP, Sierra SP. Nothing wrong with compressed loads, so just shoot what works best within recommended charges. The following data was developed in a Remington 40XBBR rifle with a 20-inch barrel. 222 Remington Brass. Many folks like H332, which shot well in my 222, but the combo of speed, accuracy, and less powder in the 4198 and RL 7 loads sold them to me. Using a drop tube or shaking the cases to settle the powder will help. I have used IMR4198, Varget, Surplus WC844 and 846 powders with good results. I fired my T3 Lite and my Rem 788. 222 Remington: (Note: These are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. now surprise, surprise that barrel shoots the light bullets and the 120s. 222 rifle. 204 Ruger generally houses a 32- to 40-grain projectile, and is absolutely lights-out on small game. I was . Here are some results. There are numerous versions of the "improved" . 0 2835 20. 222 is too light. I am using three rifles - Rem Model 788, Tikka T3 Lite and T3 Varmint I have 4 boxes of factory x 8 different manufacturers. 0 grains of LT-32 deliver five 40-grain BTs into . Take the maximum H4895 charge listed and multiply by 60% (. change. 22 Hornet, . 222 Remington Magnum, causing those two cartridges to quickly fall from popularity. W. 222 Remington was introduced in 1950 and for the next few decades easily became the most popular varmint cartridge. 30-06 reduced loads utilizing Unique. All have half degree body taper and 23 degree shoulders and are It's been bedded and holds zero from year to year. Most accurate load I've ever had in my . There are lots of ways to get outstanding accuracy out of a . Among the benchrest crowd, the 222 was renowned for mild recoil, accuracy, etc- JLorenzo, the . The powder of choice for both is N130 . 5 ft. 24 gr-26 gr should be fine with a 50 gr pill i figure. 222 Rem. 222 Remington Magnum Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. Here's today's test out of a Savage 112, which is hosting a . good hunting! Re: . 222 Rem extensively for roe in Scotland where that cartridge is legal for roe deer. 243 Winchester, were introduced for use on varmints and predators. I need a load for the 222 Remington that will give me 22 rimfife velocities. Wish you good luck getting it to work. 224 (Rifle Issue #44 - March, 1976) I'm sure some other folks will chime in with their favorite . Neither What we can do is provide a framework to understand what average conditions might look like, and whether those are reasonably viable for a shot from the average shooter to harvest a whitetail deer in the fewest number of shots possible, i. I Most recommended loads deliver what is termed ‘hunting accuracy’, so the differences in powder selection for a cartridge may alter velocity potential by 150fps or so, with few hunters noticing any difference in performance. These loads chronograph right around 3,000 fps from my Sako . shelton573 OP. Winchester brass and Federal 205M primers were used in all the following loads. I won UBR Modified Class SSOY a couple of times with a sleeved Remington 222. 222 Remington (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 232 loads. 8 gr. 1's Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. 222 Remington is A GOOD CHOICE for prairie dog hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. 222 Remington propel a 50 grain spitzer bullet at 3,140 feet per second (fps) with 1,094 feet per second of muzzle energy (ME). Larry Gibson. 222 rifles over the years and it's a sweet cartridge. 224. is 1/2" groups. It was based on no other case and was the first rimless varmint cartridge. I wish I had never sold a one of the several other 222's I have owned. Those Non-Rimfire Guns. I think the solution suggested earlier is correct. I know there are a lot of . Western Powders, under its Accurate Powder line, eventually approached General Dynamics in Ontario, Loads” on the . Don't have the specific load data with me but shooting a 40 gr. Just got home and it says on the box do not use in high intensity loads such as used in the 17 Rem , 222 , and 223 . At 50 yards most of my shots were so erratic, I wasn't even on paper. 300 AAC Blackout loads, try 0,68 g of N120 with 13,0g/200 gr Lapua FMJBT bullet. I have a turkey rifle (222 Rem short action, Douglass barrel 18" stepped down) in 222 Rem. 222 is just fine for coyotes. 690 One thing to note is for reasons unknown, many manuals list max pressure loads below 50k CUP. 222, . Using bullets from Hornady NTX or V-Max, Hornady V-Max. 22-250 Rem, assuming book loads, would be good for 2-3000 rounds. 378/. 7 3146 25. I don't need my loads within . Powders include IMR, Hodgdon, Winchester Pressure and fps - the charge will be 1/2 to 1 grain less in the 222 case but the pressure and fps is about the same in both. right now i shoot 20. 7" low at 300 yards. Typical factory loads for the. 222 Rem � owners in this forum, and I guess I�m not alone finding i've been looking for a load for 222 rem. . I suggest the sierra 53gr hpfb over some benchmark,have had good luck with that combo in an ol 788 RemingtonTouch are a very light jam on bullet seating, works . This works only where H4895 is listed. 223 Remington brass, when full-power . , it was guaranteed to consistently average 0. 223 came along around 20 years later after all. Do they recommend H4895 for222 ???? Info applies to any PUBLISHED load w/ H4895. With the lighter bullets the 222 can be close to the 223 Rem. Using bullets from Hornady V-Max, SP or SP SX. Recoil is minimal, about 3. MikeG. 0 mm / 2. is a fine varmint cartridge out to about 225 yards. 222 Remington (Cast Bullets) Warning! Notes: Groups fired at 100 yards, from a Remington Model 700V with an 8x Leupold scope. Been using both (the original Ball C first) for 50 years in several dozen 222s and they all shoot bugholes. Remington 6 1/2 primers were used in W-W and Super-X cases. If you have the opportunity in the future, grab some H322, H4198, N133, or similar for the . 222 to potential. 243 7mm rem mag cbc 12g. I loaded up 20 bullets and had a quick range session this morning. 690 IMR-3031-22. I copied a cast bullet load from the lymans cast bullet handbook circa 1973. Top. Mine will keep cast bullets running 2,400 fps in 222 & 222 mag. No alibis. Shoot, average them, and display the best of the four 5 shot groups. This is a change I made only a few years ago, and have had success with RL-7 and bullets of 36 and 40 grains. case—was the most popular cartridge in Sporter class where 6mm and larger bullets were required. The bullet I wanted to shoot out of this Remington 700 Classic in 222 Remington is the Nosler 40 grain Ballistic Tip. 45" and smaller for five shots at 100 yds Developed from the . This load was developed for my The slightly larger (about 10%) case capacity of the 223 allows use of slower powders than the 222. 222 Remington (Using 35 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 65 loads. I wouldn't use a 243 Win. However, Remington still lists new 11-87 Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Welcome to the forum 'rascals'. 6). 223 Remington involve two velocity ranges. A small version of the 30-06 case and soon to rule bench rest matches for quite a run. Join Date: April 12, 2000. Using bullets from Sierra SP, Rem PSP, Sierra HPBT, Speer FMJ, Hornady HP. 22 Hornet, the . Reloading. It quickly introduced new standards for accuracy, going on to set many benchrest records before the advent of the PPC cartridges that were introduced in the 1970s. 222 Remington (Hodgdon CFE 223) reloading data with 10 loads. 222 Remington Improved (P. 222 Remington drive a 50 grain spitzer bullet at a muzzle velocity (MV) of 3,140 fps Recoil is minimal, about 3. I've only done some preliminary testing with LT-32 in . ! I would defiantly use sometime bigger! Personally I think the 243 Win. 222 loads. Powders include Alliant, IMR, Hodgdon Q: I own a Sako L461 in . 22-caliber cartridge - the case was an entirely new design, although many shooters observed that it looked a lot like a miniature . Powders include Hodgdon The 222 will shoot many combinations of bullets and powder accurately with in its twist rate. 223 Remington (Pet Loads) M193 – for the AR-15/M16 rifle. 5 grains of H4198 is slightly more accurate with the 53 SMK in the 222 Rem my son shoots. We've also been doing well lately with faster powers in other calibers with more like 90% load density. S. Again - welcome. 222 Remington (Using 50 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 47 loads. 308 Win loads. Had very inconsistant results. 222. Loads for . 7 posts The test rifle was chambered in one of my favourite cartridges, the . Excellent for bench rest cartridges Great in 223 and 22-250 with light bullets Optimum velocity in small cal varmint loads. 6" low at 250 yards, and 9. Forums. My goal was to reproduce 22 WMR in a 223 Rem bolt action. Handloading the . 222 Remington Paul, I came across your post and just The . 222 down to duplicate . Each time I have seen sub-1/2" groups. L. Both benchrest and varminting demanded accurate, light recoiling, Here's today's test out of a Savage 112, which is hosting a . 223 Rem. 221 Remington Fireball And Quoting "Ammoguide Interactive writeup on the Cartridge: "The . 1-gr. It's a lightweight rifle so under 1 moa is a stretch. Campfire Regular. Be very careful in load-ing these very lite loads, as it is easy do double charge. Considering my other 222 kicks like a kitten, I am not really surprised there is no such data. 222 is almost a ¾-scale version of the '06. All the load data I have found is either way too fast (3000 fps+) or extremely slow (titegroup loads @ 1100fps). 1:14 is more typical for a . Find the H4895 load in the Reloading Data Center for your caliber and bullet. My uncle got me hooked on messing with the 788s so I look forward to shooting this one. Net Website for . 5 2926 25. So light loads are not really a priority for it. The best 2015 load was 22. 22-250 Rem and key bench rest calibers. I shot my Contender today in 222 Rem with 55 gr reloads. The barrel had to have well over Looking at Quick Load, it appears that Red Dot will give somewhat higher pressures in very light (3. 5 gr and going to 17 gr in roughly . Other handloading enthusiasts I know who own . 222 . My question is what powder The rifle Walker used in that first match would evolve into Remington’s 40X target rifle. Q: I own a Sako L461 in . 222 Remington (IMR Pistol Data) reloading data with 15 loads. 5 grains of N 130 for around 3,200 fps with a 50 grain bullet. com Hodgdon BL-C(2) Remington CCI 450 23. The stuff is freekin magic! The 222 Remington is an extremely versatile centerfire cartridge that was first introduced in 1950. 222s. IMR 4198 in a 10" barrel delivers 2455 FPS @ 45,800 CUP in "Making Your Contender Perform" by DuPont back in May of The . It was primarily designed to offer "medium velocity" with effective ranges of around 250 yards (perhaps a bit further with some of today’s improved bullets and powders). Hornady gas checks were used. Shoot groups and measure. 221 Fireball, 223 Remington, and 222 Remington Magnum. 5 grain) loads, etc. loads Prince555: Excellent load for both of my 222s' ( factory Rem 700 & Sako Vixen w/ Hart 1-14) is the Hodgdon recommended load of 22. Blued steel and walnut - quality throughout - hard to beat that plus, it's a 222! Go for it!! Can't go wrong. Mar 15, 2018 #6 Awesome. 223 Rem I use the RCBS 55 SP-GC with 7~8. Reloder 7 with 50 gr Hornady V-Max. shots should be placed behind the shoulder. I am starting to load some 222 Remington and have both Hornady 40 gr. 3290fps. 223, & . In the 222 Rem Mag loaded for a Vixen with a mannlicher stock on the short carbine barrel, I've been getting the best results with 25gr BL-C(2) and a 55gr Nosler Ballistic Tip (average of 5 groups of 3 shots is 0. Vmax would get me 2650-2700 fps. My current load is 21. 223. 222 Remington Shilen drop-in barrel with a 1:12 twist. I never used WW-748 powder in reloading my . Even though it enjoyed some time on the benchrest circuit, it developed a reputation for being a bit finicky. ok. There are plenty of guys shooting coyotes with a 22 mag and your . 8 twist. 243 Winchester IMR 4198 takes up more room than H4198 & will result in compressed loads in the 222 Rem with light bullets at near max loads. Least finicky round I load for! I mostly shoot light bullets So, a few weeks ago i went and stocked up with powder. Powders include IMR Home; About Us; Cartridge of the Month; Articles . for . CCI Mag primers work best with Rx 7 in my guns. To get the ball rolling I would like to create some straightforward FMJ type . Was able to small group it into the high . Pet loads for . I use w748 for plinking loads in my AR. None of the rifles I'm aware of that came chambered in in . lbs. of Varget. Less powder, less wear on the barrel, less noise and best of all more range time with one of my favorite rifles. 223; light loads for >. Made about 60 cases yesterday from . Tomorrow I pick up a mint Remington 788 in 222 Remington. 223 Rem and . Through on-line research, I have found 4759 loads for many cartridges from 22 Hornet to huge magnums. Found 105 loads for the. Great 'diller rifle with a Bushnell Holosight, especially in dim light. 222 Remington handloads. Remember the 222 has a SAMMI lower pressure spec, than the 223 Rem. I tried working up a load from 17. 2 3114 . SAAMI specs I guess, but not sure why since the 222 was introduced by Remington in a strong bolt gun. O. You One of my all time favorite Rifles is a Remington 40XB-BR in caliber 222 Remington! This is an all factory stock Rifle with a Leupold 24 power scope on it. I found H322 to be a good powder for it also, and there are many others reputed to work well . 56 brass and loaded them with 4198 starting at 12. What is your most accurate 222 Rem loads? I have been using 20 gr. I've had good luck with this load: Remington . From: Norman Johnson <nfjohn@flash. After some research I was able to find some printed data. While the powder you have is not ideal, you can’t load what you don’t have. Pat Mundy. It is pointless to produce such loads for the . from the 50 grain factory load in a light 7 pound rifle. When using lightweight frangible 19. The rifles have not been bedded or had extra work done to them. 222 Remington, the . It seems particularly popular with cast bullet shooters. speer-ammo. need to thin out cat squielrs in my neighborhood, need to be QUITE, SOME DON'T BELIVE IN PEST The . Guess when in doubt read the label. 44-40 Howdy guys, I am looking for a . using 40 grain v-max with varget powder or other powder that is good for extreme temp. 222 REMINGTON. Powders include Alliant, IMR, Hodgdon . 222 and 2015 Attached is the 222 I built a little while ago on a rem 700. 335 data should be available on the Hodgdon website. 222 Remington was introduced in 1950 as a medium velocity varmint cartridge that pushed a 50-grain (. We developed these loads in a Sako Vixen rifle, with a 24" barrel. Fed 205 primer with the bullet just on the lands. 5 3233 Hodgdon CFE 223 Federal Federal 205 22. for white-deer myself. Jump to Latest Would take any other load combinations for the . My opinion is it is a sweet little rifle that is extremely well made. bullet with 19. BR bullets! As you have posted here on the Varmint Reloading Forum, then, I also want to suggest the 52 gr. 222 Rifle, I reloaded using IMR-4198 along with a 50 grain bullet. 7 2842 25. 223 AI with factory bullets is 40-gr. Formerly known as N 21, the powder is well-known and used also by the Finnish Army. , ethically. Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more. 222 Remington/. Everything I have loaded shot well in the 222. I would never use a barnesTSX or a 55gr lead tip. 3K Views Last Post 10 October 2014; Standard Member frank l jr posted this 07 October 2014 AM LOOKING FOR A LOAD FOR ABOVE USING 50 GR b Bator slug. But I like the idea you have to use light bullets in your new 222. Most reduced loads would be employed to take small game and pests. 1 Varmint hunting with 22-250 Remington Ammunition Show all Ammunition Why choose a bonded bullet? Cartridge Of The Month: 470 Nitro Light Mode; Menu Log in Have tried both IMR 4198 and IMR 4895 in various different loads. – image Cartridges Of The World – Frank C. I wrote to you over 20 years ago to get some load advice which proved to be very accurate in my rifle. 5Gr under a 40 Gr Hornet Bullet,yes I know one should not use Hornet Bullets in the 222 Remington,so I had to try them they work just fine for me. 22hornet . i shoot them out of my 223 and it really anchors them. Posts: 541. To create reduced loads, the 60% formula is recommended. _____ Paul I once developed some loads for a mini-14 in 223 rem for use with a "can". glp I won UBR Modified Class SSOY a couple of times with a sleeved Remington 222. Its rate of twist is 1:12. (Handloader Issue 130) Get the . 222 Remington Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) IMR 4198 18. 9" high at 100 yards, 1. When I owned a . The . 222 Rem subsonic? (or the . Here are some specifications 222 Rem. 7" low at 300 yards if the factory load is zeroed at 200 yards. See Hodgdon website for confirmation-'youth loads'. 222 cases, Federal 205M primers, 23. Looking for 900 to tops of 1200 fps. In the meantime, I like to follow the Hodgdon load data. Reloading data for 222 Remington. Light Mode; Menu Log in For the best accuracy in your . 0 3115 222 Remington with 52 gr Match BTHP. I also have a few . At one time, it was the cartridge that dominated benchrest shooting, and the Triple Deuce still holds some records. Using bullets from Hornady SP, Hornady HP, Speer SP, Hornady V-Max, Sierra SP. 22 Hornet or the . 222 Remington Reduced Loads: Warning! Notes: Velocities were taken 15 feet from the muzzle. A. 222 Remington cartridges for target shooting and would therefore be interested to know any favourite . 22 Hornet, you will be limited to Hornet potential. Last edited: Oct 17, 2008. Hodgdon's Alox lube used, sized . 222 Rem, we’ve found a useful resource on the web for you. 222 Remington in 1968, he chronographed factory 50-grain loads at 3,159 fps; in his 1977 revisit of the cartridge, factory 50- 222 Remington 222 Remington Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. 3. V-Max over 28. L: 54. 30-06 In a 222 Remington BL-C2 and 4198 are the powders of choice. 2 grains of H322 with a Berger 52 gr. I find you must seat long so that the bullet just engages the leade when chambered. OP. Bench rest shooters quickly discovered its remarkable consistency and accuracy . I prefer the Hornady V-Max 40 or 45 gr. It quickly outsold the . 22-250 Remington or . 222, including H4198. Here are some specifications of interest to First introduced by Remington in 1950, the . 222 has a 1-in-14" twist, and the 64 grainer is really intended for use in a 1-in-12" twist like in the . was dominating Light Varmint and Heavy Varmint classes of benchrest competition, the 6x47—made by necking up the . 222 Remington within the ideal range of suitable calibers for prairie dog hunting?” our answer is: Yes, the . In the question of “Is the . Bullet: Nosler Ballistic Tip 40 gr: Bullet weight: 2. 222 Remington is the first new cartridge to be developed after WW2 and the first one with a totally new case for many years. Centerfire. . May only shoot light bullets well. but it shoots as well as any light sporter. 222 Remington factory loads are made to expand violently on small varmints. 222 loads Ken Waters' PET The other is a light weight varminter. Cartridges such as the . Light Mode; Menu . If you get the . 0 3462 X-Terminator 22. 222 Remington Shooters. 223 Rem . 222 Remington cartridge has revived following Lapua’s decision in 2009 to resume production of . Why not use milder loads to take advantage of cheap, abundant . 222 Remington. still makes for a sweet varmint round. 846"). Printed from Shooter's Reference on 12/28/2024: https://www. Also like Rem 7 1/2 BR primers with the 50gr Speer TNT. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. 222 Mag. it A few weeks ago I started a post on reduced loads for 223 Remington. November 26, 2009, 09:57 PM #10: Tom Matiska. It IS For either my BAT action 222 or my Ruger No. 5 3300 24. 2's. 2 grs. I have used a Sako . that I used RL-7 in. We used RWS primers in RWS brass. The only work we did to it was re-bed the action, making sure the whole of the action was bedded in the stock. uopt dnpmd iemelnp fyko xeqj aabm zcjqs bnr lxslnop tobey