64 grain bsb 222 rem

[mrandrew]

I have been thumping deer with the 45 to 53 grain tsxs in my 222 rem. i like to tinker so when i found the. 64 bsb s oat sps on overrun i decided to get some. im thinking remington cases with cci br4, cci regular or winchester primers. i have blc2, 748, varget, h335, aa2015, aa2520, re 7. i think that i made myself a. reloading loonie by saying that i have all of those powders. haha. any advice on where to start. quick load or otherwise.

 

[Larry in SD]

I am loading 65gr. Sierra Gameking Spitzer Boat Tails with a max charge of Varget in FC Brass with Remington 7 1/2 Primers for my 16" DPMS Oracle .223 with great results. I have had these loaded for a couple years but plan to try the 64gr. Nosler Bonded Solid Base when I run out of these that are loaded. Considering that the Sierra's group 3/4 MOA with Varget that is more than likely what I will try first in the .223.

No idea on the .222 as I have never loaded for one.

Larry

 

[mrandrew]

i dont have enough twist rate to run a 60 grain boat.tail. i tried the Partition and it was a no go. my
groups were like 5 inches.

 

[Dwh7271]

I used a 24" barrel

Cartridge : .222 Rem.
Bullet : .224, 64, Nosler Bond SB 38135
Useable Case Capaci: 23.218 grain H2O = 1.507 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.130 inch = 54.10 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 52500 psi, or 361 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 100 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

90 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 85%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Nitrochemie A/S 0300 93.4 20.5 1.33 3006 100.0 52501 6126 1.063 ! Near Maximum !
SF033 fl, russ. 5,45x39 97.0 21.2 1.37 2990 100.0 52501 5804 1.074 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2219 95.9 21.2 1.37 2985 99.0 52501 6265 1.060 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H335 96.2 22.5 1.46 2982 98.2 52501 6395 1.065 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 10 95.7 21.9 1.42 2977 98.1 52501 6364 1.070 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 508 (PCL223) 95.6 21.9 1.42 2975 98.2 52501 6355 1.070 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 748 100.0 23.0 1.49 2968 96.1 49914 6576 1.080 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-10x 99.3 20.1 1.30 2963 100.0 52501 5944 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 40 93.4 20.4 1.32 2953 99.7 52501 6007 1.076 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.5 99.9 22.9 1.49 2950 96.8 52501 6298 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 99.6 22.9 1.49 2950 96.8 52501 6298 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S321 100.0 23.0 1.49 2946 95.7 50998 6481 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 200 95.5 20.0 1.30 2944 100.0 52501 5793 1.095 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.4 97.9 22.5 1.46 2934 96.6 52501 6178 1.084 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H322 100.0 20.8 1.35 2930 98.5 49220 6184 1.089 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2230 98.7 22.9 1.48 2922 94.9 52501 6182 1.083 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2207 93.5 18.7 1.21 2920 100.0 52501 5423 1.079 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4198 97.8 18.8 1.22 2916 100.0 52501 5471 1.064 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N530 100.0 21.5 1.39 2916 95.2 49855 6322 1.093 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2210 95.9 21.2 1.37 2915 96.6 52501 6088 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot X-Terminator 100.0 22.8 1.48 2909 93.7 52501 6197 1.082 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2200 92.9 20.2 1.31 2909 97.5 52501 5958 1.077 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-12 100.0 21.8 1.41 2908 98.6 50261 6017 1.089 ! Near Maximum !
ADI BM2 93.6 21.3 1.38 2903 96.5 52501 6019 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon CFE223 100.0 23.8 1.55 2903 92.6 47013 6596 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-7 92.4 19.1 1.24 2899 100.0 52501 5531 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 TZ ~approximation 100.0 20.8 1.35 2898 100.0 44371 5981 1.128
Accurate 1680 85.1 19.0 1.23 2895 99.4 52501 5680 1.077 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 507 100.0 22.3 1.45 2893 94.6 48036 6332 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Kazan Sunar 308W 96.6 20.2 1.31 2885 99.9 52501 5552 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2015 100.0 20.5 1.33 2884 99.7 48754 5829 1.119 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant AR-Comp 100.0 20.7 1.34 2883 100.0 43567 5971 1.137
Bofors RP1 NT ~approximation 93.3 19.4 1.25 2880 98.4 52501 5661 1.074 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2 100.0 23.4 1.51 2876 93.6 45023 6527 1.135
Hodgdon H4198 93.8 18.9 1.22 2871 98.6 52501 5562 1.075 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N120 95.9 18.7 1.21 2868 100.0 52501 5032 1.084 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N125 90.3 18.0 1.16 2862 100.0 52501 5027 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4227 88.3 17.3 1.12 2861 100.0 52501 5079 1.075 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N130 100.0 20.0 1.30 2861 99.9 50184 5540 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Wild Boar 100.0 22.9 1.48 2859 92.0 46210 6341 1.126 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Benchmark 100.0 21.1 1.37 2856 95.7 49829 5931 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520 100.0 22.6 1.46 2851 95.7 43586 6321 1.157
IMR 8208 XBR 100.0 21.4 1.39 2847 94.2 46865 6115 1.125 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4227 87.5 17.1 1.11 2845 100.0 52501 5047 1.077 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot TAC 100.0 23.1 1.50 2834 88.8 48463 6136 1.119 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4895 100.0 21.4 1.39 2823 92.3 43818 6286 1.158
Lovex S053 88.9 17.1 1.11 2820 100.0 52501 4812 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901 100.0 20.3 1.32 2815 96.5 44888 6049 1.175
ADI AR 2206H 100.0 21.4 1.39 2807 91.4 43686 6224 1.162
Accurate 2495 100.0 20.9 1.36 2805 98.3 39577 6292 1.228
Somchem S341 100.0 23.0 1.49 2803 91.3 44904 6042 1.143
Norma 202 100.0 21.1 1.36 2793 96.0 42112 6069 1.175
SNPE Vectan SP 7 100.0 23.0 1.49 2785 88.4 44921 6039 1.157
Bofors RP2 NT ~approximation 100.0 21.2 1.38 2785 92.6 45848 5842 1.141 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6 100.0 22.1 1.43 2782 94.6 40199 6191 1.198
ADI AR 2206 100.0 21.2 1.37 2781 93.1 47098 5740 1.134 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 9 100.0 22.1 1.43 2778 90.8 42650 6103 1.168
Lovex S060 100.0 20.8 1.35 2766 92.0 45877 5750 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S265 85.5 16.8 1.09 2764 100.0 52501 4584 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 3031 100.0 20.0 1.30 2756 96.7 37389 6129 1.218
Somchem S335 100.0 20.9 1.36 2755 97.3 43831 5660 1.176
Norma 201 100.0 20.9 1.36 2752 92.8 41857 6006 1.199
PB Clermont PCL 516 100.0 22.8 1.48 2750 87.4 42388 6030 1.174
IMR 4895 100.0 21.4 1.39 2745 89.6 38937 6235 1.211
Vihtavuori N540 100.0 21.6 1.40 2726 94.9 39132 5993 1.211
Vihtavuori N133 100.0 19.6 1.27 2716 98.4 41533 5394 1.185
Vihtavuori N140 100.0 21.0 1.36 2713 95.6 39453 5742 1.207
Ramshot Big Game 100.0 22.8 1.48 2712 88.0 38855 6098 1.210
Raufoss RA11 100.0 21.4 1.39 2707 88.2 38186 6064 1.225
Alliant Reloder-15 100.0 21.4 1.39 2707 88.2 38186 6064 1.225
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 100.0 21.4 1.39 2707 88.2 38186 6064 1.225
Norma 203B 100.0 21.4 1.39 2695 88.7 37349 6054 1.236
Rottweil R902 100.0 20.6 1.34 2689 91.8 39419 5812 1.233
ReloadSwiss RS 50 100.0 22.3 1.44 2684 86.4 39112 5859 1.217
Lovex S062 100.0 20.8 1.35 2665 90.9 37275 5831 1.251
ReloadSwiss RS 52 100.0 22.1 1.43 2650 87.2 35550 6012 1.254
IMR 4320 100.0 21.1 1.36 2647 87.5 37606 5716 1.230
Elcho TR140 - preliminary data 100.0 22.1 1.43 2642 85.5 37552 5732 1.240
ADI AR 2208 100.0 20.8 1.35 2637 87.3 37741 5650 1.234
Hodgdon H380 100.0 21.9 1.42 2628 84.7 36062 5825 1.261
Hodgdon VARGET 100.0 20.7 1.34 2628 87.2 37370 5626 1.240
Accurate 4064 100.0 20.9 1.36 2627 93.4 32740 6018 1.323
SNPE Vectan SP 11 100.0 22.1 1.43 2624 86.1 35057 5913 1.263
Bofors RP3 100.0 21.6 1.40 2616 88.4 33295 5952 1.293
Norma 203 old 100.0 21.6 1.40 2616 88.4 33295 5952 1.293
IMR 4064 100.0 20.2 1.31 2599 87.1 36031 5520 1.261
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation 100.0 21.6 1.40 2579 80.7 37742 5368 1.239
Somchem S355 100.0 20.9 1.36 2570 87.1 32780 5701 1.307
Elcho 17 100.0 22.4 1.45 2551 82.6 32202 5979 1.307
Alliant Reloder-17 100.0 22.4 1.45 2551 82.6 32202 5979 1.307
IMR 4007 SSC 100.0 21.7 1.41 2550 79.5 36172 5391 1.279
Vihtavuori N135 100.0 19.4 1.26 2544 94.7 30993 5439 1.327
Rottweil R903 100.0 21.2 1.37 2542 86.4 31012 5701 1.331
Hodgdon H414 100.0 22.6 1.47 2533 77.1 33046 5633 1.301
Winchester 760 100.0 22.6 1.47 2533 77.1 33046 5633 1.301

 

[Dwh7271]

Cartridge : .222 Rem.
Bullet : .224, 64, Nosler Bond SB 38135
Useable Case Capaci: 23.218 grain H2O = 1.507 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.130 inch = 54.10 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Hodgdon H335

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-20.0 80 18.68 2493 883 30095 5341 90.7 1.349
-18.0 82 19.15 2553 926 32193 5497 91.9 1.312
-16.0 84 19.61 2613 971 34446 5648 93.1 1.276
-14.0 86 20.08 2674 1016 36863 5791 94.1 1.240
-12.0 88 20.55 2734 1062 39458 5927 95.1 1.204
-10.0 90 21.02 2794 1110 42258 6054 96.0 1.168
-08.0 92 21.48 2854 1158 45270 6173 96.8 1.134
-06.0 94 21.95 2914 1207 48517 6283 97.5 1.101 ! Near Maximum !
-04.0 96 22.42 2974 1257 52021 6382 98.1 1.069 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 98 22.88 3033 1307 55807 6472 98.7 1.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+00.0 100 23.35 3092 1359 59902 6550 99.1 1.009 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+02.0 102 23.82 3151 1411 64344 6616 99.5 0.980 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 104 24.28 3210 1464 69126 6670 99.8 0.953 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 106 24.75 3268 1518 74308 6712 99.9 0.926 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 108 25.22 3326 1572 79939 6741 100.0 0.900 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 110 25.69 3383 1627 86071 6759 100.0 0.875 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 5% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 5% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 100 23.35 3162 1421 65981 6456 100.0 0.972 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 5% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 100 23.35 3010 1287 54035 6556 97.2 1.051 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

 

[Dwh7271]

Cartridge : .222 Rem.
Bullet : .224, 64, Nosler Bond SB 38135
Useable Case Capaci: 23.218 grain H2O = 1.507 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.130 inch = 54.10 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-7

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-20.0 80 16.56 2574 942 35570 5066 98.4 1.286
-18.0 82 16.97 2628 981 37888 5162 98.9 1.254
-16.0 84 17.39 2681 1022 40345 5251 99.3 1.218
-14.0 86 17.80 2734 1062 42951 5331 99.6 1.185
-12.0 88 18.22 2786 1103 45714 5403 99.8 1.153 ! Near Maximum !
-10.0 90 18.63 2837 1144 48645 5466 100.0 1.123 ! Near Maximum !
-08.0 92 19.04 2887 1185 51754 5520 100.0 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
-06.0 94 19.46 2937 1226 55055 5569 100.0 1.065 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
-04.0 96 19.87 2986 1267 58561 5617 100.0 1.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
-02.0 98 20.29 3035 1309 62287 5663 100.0 1.012 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+00.0 100 20.70 3083 1350 66249 5708 100.0 0.987 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+02.0 102 21.11 3130 1392 70466 5752 100.0 0.963 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 104 21.53 3177 1434 74957 5793 100.0 0.940 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 106 21.94 3224 1477 79745 5833 100.0 0.918 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 108 22.36 3270 1520 84855 5871 100.0 0.897 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 110 22.77 3316 1563 90316 5907 100.0 0.876 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 5% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge

 

[mrandrew]

Thanks boss! I was loading the 63 grain sierra and they do kill deer however I had a few experiences that lead me to believe that they may not work well enough on a big deer or a decent sized pig. I was using 748 in those loads so I may try it again with the nosler 64. My gun has also liked the 45 grain x and h335 so I might try that one as well.

 

[SJB358]

GREAT info! I have a Western Auto 222 Remington that shoots really well with the Nosler 40 grain Varmegedon ammo, but I haven't loaded the first round for it yet. I'd love to try that 64 BSB in it. Been chicken to try it since I wasn't sure I have the twist.. Seems like RL7 would be pretty decent and would be pretty slick for a close range coyote zapper..

 

[Ridge_Runner]

my question is why a bonded bullet in a 222? I wouldn't even consider it.
RR

 

[mrandrew]

Shooting deer and accidentally hitting one in the shoulder. I have had more than a few 64 grain bullets come apart and not stay on course when fired into thick muscle.

 

[SJB358]

my question is why a bonded bullet in a 222? I wouldn't even consider it.
RR

RR, what's your favorite bullet in the little 222 Rem? I just got one to monkey around with and am having a blast with it.

 

[Guy Miner]

I got some of those 64's when SPS had them on sale. Not sure what I'm going to do with them. I've got a good shooting AR-15, but it's not legal to take deer with the .223/5.56 here in Washington.

I've sure killed a mess of 'em with the AR-15 over the years though, as a law enforcement officer. Works great. We were using the 55 gr bonded ammo from Federal.

Would think the .222 or .223 with a 64 gr bonded Nosler would make a dandy deer round. Cougar too... That's legal here with a .22 centerfire. Dang I hope I can walk down a cougar some winter. Have tried several times.

Guy

 

[Dwh7271]

Here's the 748

Cartridge : .222 Rem.
Bullet : .224, 64, Nosler Bond SB 38135
Useable Case Capaci: 23.218 grain H2O = 1.507 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.130 inch = 54.10 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Winchester 748

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-20.0 80 18.42 2359 791 25660 5077 84.1 1.432
-18.0 82 18.88 2419 832 27378 5253 85.6 1.395
-16.0 84 19.34 2479 874 29220 5426 87.0 1.357
-14.0 86 19.80 2540 917 31192 5594 88.4 1.321
-12.0 88 20.26 2600 961 33310 5756 89.7 1.286
-10.0 90 20.72 2661 1006 35583 5911 91.0 1.252
-08.0 92 21.18 2722 1053 38027 6060 92.2 1.217
-06.0 94 21.64 2783 1101 40655 6202 93.3 1.181
-04.0 96 22.10 2844 1150 43485 6335 94.3 1.147
-02.0 98 22.56 2905 1200 46534 6459 95.2 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 100 23.02 2967 1251 49830 6573 96.1 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 102 23.48 3028 1303 53390 6677 96.9 1.050 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 104 23.94 3089 1356 57245 6770 97.6 1.019 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 106 24.40 3150 1410 61428 6852 98.2 0.990 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 108 24.86 3210 1465 65977 6921 98.7 0.962 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 110 25.32 3271 1521 70927 6978 99.2 0.934 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 5% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 5% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 100 23.02 3052 1324 54928 6594 98.4 1.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 5% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 100 23.02 2868 1169 45064 6459 92.7 1.130

 

[Dwh7271]

Here's the X and 335

Cartridge : .222 Rem.
Bullet : .224, 45, Barnes 'X' BT 22445
Useable Case Capaci: 24.194 grain H2O = 1.571 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.130 inch = 54.10 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Hodgdon H335

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-20.0 77 18.68 2610 681 24633 4493 79.0 1.265
-18.0 79 19.15 2672 713 26080 4653 80.4 1.236
-16.0 81 19.61 2734 747 27626 4812 81.8 1.206
-14.0 82 20.08 2797 782 29277 4969 83.2 1.178
-12.0 84 20.55 2860 818 31046 5123 84.5 1.150
-10.0 86 21.02 2924 854 32938 5275 85.9 1.122
-08.0 88 21.48 2988 892 34966 5423 87.1 1.095
-06.0 90 21.95 3053 931 37141 5567 88.4 1.069
-04.0 92 22.42 3118 971 39474 5707 89.6 1.043
-02.0 94 22.88 3183 1013 41982 5842 90.7 1.017
+00.0 96 23.35 3249 1055 44678 5971 91.8 0.992
+02.0 98 23.82 3315 1098 47583 6094 92.8 0.967 ! Near Maximum !
+04.0 100 24.28 3381 1142 50714 6209 93.8 0.943 ! Near Maximum !
+06.0 102 24.75 3448 1188 54096 6318 94.7 0.919 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 104 25.22 3514 1234 57755 6418 95.6 0.895 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 106 25.69 3581 1281 61717 6510 96.4 0.872 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 5% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 5% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 96 23.35 3350 1121 48848 6098 95.1 0.957 ! Near Maximum !
Data for burning rate decreased by 5% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 96 23.35 3138 984 40767 5777 87.7 1.029

 

[mrandrew]

That quick load for the 45 grainer is pretty close to what I got with the x. 25.5 grains h335...cci br4 primers in Remington cases gave me around 3350-3380 depending on temps. The thing is hammer on milk jugs. 4 jugs blown apart with pedals in the 4th jug and a hole in the 5th where the base of the bullet went through.

 

[mrandrew]

That 64 grainer at 2950 just barely makes 1200 pounds of energy at the muzzle. haha

 

[SJB358]

Great info. Think I am going to try the 50 grain TSX and the 64BSB. Keep up the great info. I will try and measure my twist on the little 222 soon. I am hoping I could develop a close range blaster.

 

[mrandrew]

don't overlook h335 and the 45 grainer. I am actually getting the velocities out of that load that quick load says you can get. Point of impact is the same as my 40 v max loads and they both shoot around half an inch. the 40 v max gets fed 21.5 grains reloader 7. In the 45 grain x I'm running 25.5 grains h335 out of full length sized Remington with cci br4 primers.

 

[mrandrew]

also let me know how the 50 grain x works for you. I haven't shot that one. I did shoot the 53 grain x and I had good accuracy in 1 barrel and not so good accuracy in the other.

 

[SJB358]

Got it. Probably will be a later winter project, but I imagine I'll do some tinkering. I love that beat up old 222 Rem!