Is reloading even worth it now?

[Fox]

Reloading also gave me the ability to shoot some guns I never would have bought were I depending on factory ammo, also talked myself into buying some in spite of the cartridge it was chambered for, because it was too good a deal to turn down. And it gave me the chance to try out some different disciplines I may not have otherwise, and learn some variations of stuff along the way.

In this boat as well, plus being able to shoot bullets not loaded by the factory. 222 Rem is one, yes you can get factory ammo but if you want to shoot some of the newer bullet designs you need to load them yourself.

 

[scotteboy]

In this boat as well, plus being able to shoot bullets not loaded by the factory. 222 Rem is one, yes you can get factory ammo but if you want to shoot some of the newer bullet designs you need to load them yourself.

Morning Fox.
Totally agree.
I feel that way for most calibers.
I have tried 5 different bullets in my new to me 222 and have a few more to try too.
Also have two more powders and another primer to experiment with.
I'm a bit of a reload junky so even if I find a great load combo, the search continues.
Great hobby and I'm never limited to what the stores offer.

 

[Fox]

Morning Fox.
Totally agree.
I feel that way for most calibers.
I have tried 5 different bullets in my new to me 222 and have a few more to try too.
Also have two more powders and another primer to experiment with.
I'm a bit of a reload junky so even if I find a great load combo, the search continues.
Great hobby and I'm never limited to what the stores offer.

I run 50gr vMax, which is ok but not as accurate as I have had. The 222 is twisted for 50gr SP max, the vMax works but 55gr did not do well, especially longer bullets with boat tails.

To be honest, the most accurate 222 load I had was my great uncles loading, 50gr flat base soft point, not exactly sure the load but it was developed for the gun, a fully bedded Rem 700. Anyway, 5 shots you can cover all the cut paper with a dime at 100 yards.

I have some 50gr flat base to try again but the vMax work well.

 

[scotteboy]

I run 50gr vMax, which is ok but not as accurate as I have had. The 222 is twisted for 50gr SP max, the vMax works but 55gr did not do well, especially longer bullets with boat tails.

To be honest, the most accurate 222 load I had was my great uncles loading, 50gr flat base soft point, not exactly sure the load but it was developed for the gun, a fully bedded Rem 700. Anyway, 5 shots you can cover all the cut paper with a dime at 100 yards.

I have some 50gr flat base to try again but the vMax work well.

52 berger varmint, 50 speer tnt, and 50gr hornady sp have been my best bullets so far behind imr4198. I haven't gotten to the vmax yet as they are longer than what I was looking for. Short and flat bottom seems to be the ticket.
The bergers were the best (as usual) but too expensive for my 50-100yrd shooting.
Winchester sp are my budget bullets but noticable drop off in accuracy. Good enough for volume gopher shooting I guess.
Will keep experimenting.

 

[Fox]

52 berger varmint, 50 speer tnt, and 50gr hornady sp have been my best bullets so far behind imr4198. I haven't gotten to the vmax yet as they are longer than what I was looking for. Short and flat bottom seems to be the ticket.
The bergers were the best (as usual) but too expensive for my 50-100yrd shooting.
Winchester sp are my budget bullets but noticable drop off in accuracy. Good enough for volume gopher shooting I guess.
Will keep experimenting.

Those Hornady 50gr flat base SP are probably your best option, I would not bother with Bergers at close ranges, 50-100 yards you should have one ragged hole with the 222, 4198 is the best, I use H4198 but I have heard good things about IMR4198 as well.