That group looks good. The 222 has a track record of being a grouper. Had a few over the years and like most rifles they do have preferences. There are some powders that are known to do well for the 222 being BLC-2, IMR4198 or H4198. As stated, bullets of 50-53 grs have always grouped best for...
Sounds as if your scale might be off or malfunctioning. Check that first, verify your correct powder and load data. Should be in this area I would think.
Bears in WV have become an aggravation. There is so many that there is 2 per year limit but one has to come from certain countys. The season has been open during buck season. I used to buy a tag incase one walked by now I get one free with my senior citizen's license. Hasn't walked by me yet :D
A well know writer outdoor TV dude admitted couple years ago about putting a 7mm08 shell in a 25-06. Now that was a tight squeeze! He made the mistake of having different calibers on the bench at the same time and stuck the wrong one in the chamber. He said he wanted to remind folks to be...
#3 group shows 3 shots about 1 in with 2 flyers. They looked about evenly spaced but opposite directions. You say you don't normally throw shots but just maybe you did pull at least one. Maybe not. I know you are running out of bullets but try loading four instead of five, split the difference...
I wouldn't want a magazine to hang down below the stock. I like the ability to carry it holding onto the magazine area. Just wish they made one of better quality and the same size.
Don't know about price increase but seen powder showing up that hasn't been available for quite awhile. In two different stores I have seen H4895. This has been absent in my area for some time. Not cheap but available. Think was $65-67 lb.
I guess this is the proper place for this question if not please place correctly. Does anyone make a replacement magazine not made of plastic for the Ruger American Gen 1? I have one of these in 223 Rem that is a great grouper and enjoy it, but the magazines leave a lot to be desired. Have two...