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Just wondering if anyone here, uses the 222 for BR 100 yard shooting.

I am just starting to load up some round with percision loading gear and get redy to try my Tikka varmint out.

Ben looking at my loads for my sporter rifle and BCL-2, and IMR 4198 seem to have and still do work well.

I am not sure about H 322 or Benchmark for the 222 but i am looking to tune and load as accurate as possible for a factoy rifle.

Any suggestions..

Under the right conditions, i do not expect the to be overly competative against the Br or teh ppc, but its always nice to find something that will scare them !!!
 
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Wasn't the 222 actually developed as a bench cartridge in the era just prior to the Br's and PPC's?

Its probably a cartridge that could compete with all but the very top echelon of new bench guns I would guess... Or at least show respectably. But I'm not into that game so I may be wrong.
 
Neck turn your brass, primer pocket uniform, inside cleanup flash holes,
Win 748 start at 23.5gr go uo slowly, 52gr or 53gr Sierra Match Kings, Bergers.
You will be pleased
the deuce still holds the record for smallest group shot at 100y
 
I use a couple of triple deuces Jason. One is a sporter 600 for walkabout coyotes and such, the other a HB 700. Both are very accurate, more so then me. I use H322 and H380 in mine, and a surplus powder that is similar in burn rate (I have a lot of it). 53 gr HP bullets, tiny little groups. No recoil to speak of. I even use it out to 700 meters when there's no wind, surprising how well it does actually shoot. Now I need to set up a 222 Rem Mag as a companion piece. - dan
 
I got incredible accuracy from 52 gr Sierra's backed by 25 grs of Win 748 in my Gaillard barreled M-700 .222.

That .222 was the most accurate rifle I had owned up until that time, and remains the second most accurate rifle I've ever owned. While I 'm not a competitor that rifle never failed to astonish me. I have told and retold that on a clear calm day, shooting my .222 with that 52 gr Sierra load, I could cut a hanging 5/16" chain at 100 yards, on demand and that I could call which side of the link I would cut first. That would be akin to hitting a 215 gr .303 bullet standing on end.

As a competition round, it has fallen from favor, but armed with a .222 you could still be a dangerous competitor. Besides, in BR competition it's not always the most accurate rifle that wins, but you do need to have a true .25 MOA rifle in order to be competitive.
 
I have been a huge fan of the .222 for quite a few years. The first triple duece I had was a Sako L-461 in .222. Bone stock, that thing shot amazing. It favoured the smaller 40 grainers backed by either H-322 or IMR 4198. I never had luck with BLC-2.
I currently own a Remington 700 in .222 and after a bit of modding, it shoots better than the Sako did. I used it faithfully for a few tactical and sniper competitions. I used the 53 grain SMKs as they are a flat based bullet and thats what the majority of benchresters shoot. (flat based bullets that is). The most recent "local" benchrest match I attended is devided into 2 classes. Factory and Custom. I have never seen a Factory benchrest rifle other than the new Savages, however, these were mostly stock 700 heavy barrels in various calibers. The .222 was holding its own in the factory class against the likes of a few .308s, .223s,and 6.5x55. As for points, the factory 700s in .222 were'nt that far off the scores of the customs in 6ppc and 6mmBR.
Theres so much to like about a .222 rem. Lapua has started producing brass again which is costly, but the best there is. Very easy to load for and very forgiving. 21 grains of IMR 4198 seems to be the standby with a 50 grain bullet. H-322 was the most accurate for me. I worked up and found the sweet spot in 1/10th incriments.
 
Yes I have always liked the 222 myself, have one in a T-3 lite, now I am looking forward to benching the varmint Tikka.

I am going to give H-322 and Imr 4198 go as I have a few jugs of the stuff left from shooting 6 ppc. I want a good shooting factory rifle for factory class, I think the Tikka can do it for me
 
222 was the original preference for benchrest before the ppc was developed
and still holds the world record I believe. All the powders mentioned work
well, depending on the rifle.
 
I used to have a Remington 722 BDL in .222 with a 26 inch barrel that would shoot a group that would be covered by the nail on my little finger. 25.3 grains of BLC 2, CCI small rifle primer, 50gr Hornady SX. A fellow came along who could not live without the rifle so I sold it.
I located another and bought it. It does not like that load as well, however it does seem to be showing promise with IMR 3031, CCI small rifle primer and 50 to 52 grain bullets. I am going to try some 50 grain Speer TNTs if this weather ever decides to co-operate.
These are not bench quality loads but are severely accurate for crows and such.
As an aside I would think that if someone wanted a tack driver without having to remortage the house, he would be wise to find an older Remington 700 fat barrel and work up some loads. I know you won't be disappointed.
 
Gerald they are few and far between, and If i find one i will snag it, I would love to build a 222 on a short acton 40 x Br, if i can fine one!

I think Tikka and sako will serve me well, and my T-3 sporter shoots well, I just wanted some powder opinions.

I like BLC-2 however it seems to foul quicker
 
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