222 Rem. and 40gr bullets

[350tracker]

What would be the best powder for 40 gr bullets in the famous 222 Rem ? I'm looking at loading some rounds but I don't want to buy a number of powders seeing poor results. I know it all has to do with the rifle but some powders must be better then others. Thanks for any info...

 

[yodave]

benchmark or H4198/IMR 4198

 

[M12shooter]

Im getting bug hole groups with 40 gr V-Max pushed by 21 grains of IMR4198. I haven't tried other powders as I still have half an 8 pound keg of the aforementioned to burn through...

 

[dead meat]

I use H4198 in all my deuce loads.

 

[Ganderite]

H322 is what I use.

 

[Brutus]

I use WW748 for 46 grain bullets in this casing.

 

[mbogo3]

Any of the above as well as RE#7 and BLC-2........Harold

 

[Yotarunner]

its a 222 im sure if you put baking powder in it will shoot! (just kidding dont do that) my 40gr load uses a minimum book load of imr4198

 

[B-78]

I use a 40gr Berger with a max load of 8208 XBR in my Sako A1. Minute of gopher to 200yds and worked really well on the few coyotes I have shot with it as well.

 

[manitou210]

222 rem

I have shot & loaded for the deuce for quite some time, gave up on 40gr and went to 52 & 53 gr Sierras & Bergers with better results, I Am thinking of ordering a new barrel for a 700 Rem and I will order a 1/7 twist to be able to shoot the 80g + bullets
here is my best loads
Lapua cases, neckturned
win 748 near max 53 Gr Sierra MK or 52gr Bergers
another great powder is VT 133 and H 322 is no slouch
At 100 yards
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[SKIBEEDOO]

50 grain hornady or sierra with H335.

 

[350tracker]

Thanks for all the info. I do have H335 on hand but may pick up another powder for working loads.

That is some good shooting manitou210, hopefully I can do the same...