222 rem mag load data?

[sugb]

Hi, I just ordered bullets for my 222 rem mag. I have yet to reload for this rifle. I ordered the hornady 55gr moly coated v-max bullets which will be showing up soon. Unfortunately my reloading manual(8th edition hornady) does not list any load data for any 55gr bullet. I would like to find somewhere that I can find both type and amount of powder for this bullet.

 

[dan belisle]

Just use 55 gr bullet data from any of the manufacturers, start at the low end and work your way up. For example, Nosler calls for a max of 27 gr of H335 behind a 55 gr bullet in the 222 RM. start at 10% below that and work up. - dan

 

[Fassteel]

Sierra manual lists several powders for a 55gr bullet with the best being IMR 4895, others include 4198,re7,3031,h335,4320,4064,bl-c 2, FS

 

[Ditchdogger]

I just started playing with my 222 rem Mag. So far win 748 with a 40 grain sierra blitz king is turning in the best groups.
I went to the Hodgden web site they list many powders and bullet combinations and is printable for my reloading binder.
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

 

[Ganderite]

I use 223 Start data and work up.

 

[sunray]

As mentioned, there's 55 grain data on Hogdon's site.

 

[sugb]

Ok thanks for all the help. I will probably start loading for it this week.