222 Rem load ideas?

[Fatelvis]

I just inherited an old Rem700 chambered in 222 Rem. Rifle is in excellent condition, but I want to re-scope it with a nice Leupold and work a few loads up for it. I just bought 100 new Win cases and am looking for dies now. Do these rifles have slower twists for lighter bullets?
Any load info would be appreciated!

 

[Walkalong]

My Sako HB .222 Mag has a 1 in 14 twist, and anything over 55 Grs is iffy, depending on the velocity. You may have a 1 in 12, but I am guessing. Anyway, you should be able to shoot anything from 35's to perhaps 55's, with 40 to 50 being more optimum for the caliber, IMHO.

Try H-322, 4198, or perhaps the new 8208 where they tried to duplicate the old T322, or just plain T-32 surplus powder.

But any powder that works well in .223 should work well for you.

 

[rcmodel]

Ahhhh - Faster twists are for heavier bullets.

I think your rifle has a slow 1-14" barrel, and you will be restricted to lighter bullets.
Best results will probably be with 50-53 grain SP or HP bullets, although it will handle 55-60 SP, and the 63 grain Sierra Semi-pointed.

60 grain Plastic Tip boat-tail bullets probably will not stabilize

I had a 722 years ago that would shoot 10-shot groups in one small ragged hole all day long.

Best load for it was a 50 grain Horn SPSX over 20.0 grains IMR-4198.

There are probably better more accurate bullets available now, but the SX worked best on coyotes at .222 velocity.

rc

 

[NCsmitty]

+1 on rcmodel's comments.

It is a 1in14" twist, and the 222 Rem will shine with 50gr bullets. I use 21.6gr of H322 with the now obsolete Nosler expander 50gr, in my M722. Runs around 3000fps with the 26" barrel.


NCsmitty

 

[Fatelvis]

21.6gr of H322

Ahhh, thats what I was looking for! I have an 8lb jug of 322 with this rifle's name on it! Lol.
Now I know to keep the bullets 50grns and lighter. Thanks for the replies Guys!