Showing the 222 Rem some Love

[Rabbitz]

In accordance with this thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24529 I've dug out the bits 'n' pieces to make the things that make the old 222 go bang.

Well most of the bits.

I used to load it with w748 or 2206 behind 50gr Hornady SX's.

I gather that neither of these powders are currently made. So what would be the suggested replacement?

It is a Rem 788 and I found a box of the 50 grainers so I'll use them first.

[mick_762]

W748 is stiill available
Or
2207
Good places to start.

[Rabbitz]

Ta muchly.

Now to earn some brownie points to allow me the load development time

[mick_762]

Ta muchly.

Now to earn some brownie points to allow me the load development time

I use 21.5gn of 2207 in pmc cases with Rem 7.5 primers - goes well but the usual caveat applies. .

Start low and work up.

[Rabbitz]

I just dug out some of my load notes:

50gr Hornady SX and Winchester Small Rifle Primers

2206 was consistent from 21gr to 23gr

Turns out I used 2208 as well 22.5gr and 24.5gr

The W748 was 23 or 24gr with 52gr Remington Match Projectiles, Vithouri primers.

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

[Camel]

I use mostly the same as Mick, except I use Lapua brass, goes alright too



That’s the load that obliterated the crows

[Tony Z]

Will be watching this thread develop. No secret i favor 222 over any other 22 cal. And i have had heaps. Still do.
For those reading that have not had a 222, you are missing out on the easiest most rewarding cartridge ever made. To have not owned at least one in your lifetime is un-Australian.

[Camel]

Rabz, I will bring you some 50gn projectiles to the Missathon for you to try, 50 Zmax and 50gn Nosler shots.

[Branxhunter]

In the Sako I used to run 21.0gn of BM1 in Rem brass with a 40gn v-max for around now 3000fps, but recently changed over to AR2207 and found accuracy with 21.7gn paired with either the v-max or a 40gn Nosler Varmagedden was about the same but netted an extra 400fps.

The Anschutz is fed 19.5gn AR2207 with a 40gn v-max in Rem brass and dawdles along at 2800fps, which is ample for a walk about fox whistling rifle in these parts.

Marcus

[MISSED]

Might have to set up a 222 challenge in a couple of weeks

Tightest group
Longest kill shot
Most consistent gong hits
Best looking combo
cheapest and best accuracy for dollar

[macca]

Will be watching this thread develop. No secret i favor 222 over any other 22 cal. And i have had heaps. Still do.
For those reading that have not had a 222, you are missing out on the easiest most rewarding cartridge ever made. To have not owned at least one in your lifetime is un-Australian.

So true. Many a rabbit fox and roo met their demise at the buisiness end of my Brno Fox.
Now where did I put those dies.