Light bullets in 22 Nosler

[hogginlong]

Seems like all load data starts with 55 gr stuff. I've got some 40's I'd like to try out of mine. Should I just start with top end 223 Rem loads? The max loads in the Nosler manual are way slower than advertised,but then again I'm only running an 18"bbl.

 

[hogginlong]

Going "off book" on this one. Trying 30.5 and 31.0 of TAC to start with the Berger 40 gr. Also have some 40 gr Vmax to try.

 

[JD338]

Should be a screamer.
Let us know how she shoots.

JD338

 

[hogginlong]

Not good, 2-3" at 200 yds,very large fire balls and cases very sooty all the way back to the base. Guess I'll stick with the 55's.

 

[jmad_81]

I had great luck with the 40 gr. BT. If I remember right I was using IMR 4895, or CFE 223, but was getting sub inch groups @ 100 yards and 3650 out of a 20" barrel.

 

[hogginlong]

For anyone interested Nosler now has load data on their site for 40 gr bullets. An article I read said H4895 should be the best for the light bullets.