Best powders for the .222

pete152 · Post by **pete152** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:26 pm

Hello,
What are the best powders to use in the .222REM for projectiles in 45 , 50 and 55 gr?
Mainly for rabbits and foxes at long distance.
Thanks,
Peter

flyer · Post by **flyer** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:15 pm

I have had very good results with WIN748 and 2207.

pete152 · Post by **pete152** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:11 pm

Thanks, I think it is 2207 I have in the safe(I will have to check)
Cheers,
Peter

Post by **kjd** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:10 pm

I like BM2 meters well and shoots great!

Whitty · Post by **Whitty** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:18 pm

Peter,
I had excellent results with 2207 behind the 40-52gn pills. The 55-60gn pills gave better performance with 2206. BM1 or BM2 would be worth trying if you want one powder to cover 40gn-55gn. I found Win 748 and Alliant Reloder 7 preformed well, but burned dirty and fouled the barrel faster. The 222, IMO, is not very fussy about its diet and will shoot well with most handloads.

Cheers
Whitty

pete152 · Post by **pete152** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:53 pm

Ok thank you for the replies.
I shall have a look at those powders and go from there.
Cheers,
Peter

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Best powders for the .222

Best powders for the .222