triple deuce
- Thread starter bigstickpilot
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It's the same bullet as that used in the .223. Hodgdon's site and every loading manual will have data for 55, 60 and 63 grain bullets. Your rifling twist will matter though.
If you're looking for loaded ammo, your choices will be limited. Most manufacturers load with a 50 grain bullet max. Federal loads a 55 grain bullet. Norma loads a 62 grain bullet. Who carries the heavy bullets I don't know.
If you're looking for loaded ammo, your choices will be limited. Most manufacturers load with a 50 grain bullet max. Federal loads a 55 grain bullet. Norma loads a 62 grain bullet. Who carries the heavy bullets I don't know.
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superd222
CGN frequent flyer
Generally, 222's are in the 12-14 twist range (probably closer to 14).
So, the best all around performance is with 50gr projectiles (max weight).
I've never had any luck with anything heavier in a 222.
On the other hand, lighter bullets work GREAT! - down to 36gr can provide excellent accuracy and with varmint type bullets (eg. Blitz King, Varmint Grenade, V-max etc.) are explosive and devestating on critters!
The 223 cartridge has a higher capacity and can push heavier bullets with the appropriate (faster) twist.
I haven't seen many 222's on the shelf - and when I do it's mostly with 50gr bullets. They are around in 40 or 45, just hard to find.
Look around to find some factory loads or consider reloading some 'custom' ammo for yourself!
Good luck - SD
So, the best all around performance is with 50gr projectiles (max weight).
I've never had any luck with anything heavier in a 222.
On the other hand, lighter bullets work GREAT! - down to 36gr can provide excellent accuracy and with varmint type bullets (eg. Blitz King, Varmint Grenade, V-max etc.) are explosive and devestating on critters!
The 223 cartridge has a higher capacity and can push heavier bullets with the appropriate (faster) twist.
I haven't seen many 222's on the shelf - and when I do it's mostly with 50gr bullets. They are around in 40 or 45, just hard to find.
Look around to find some factory loads or consider reloading some 'custom' ammo for yourself!
Good luck - SD
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I also use Winchester bulk, 46 grain hollow points meant for 22 Hornet.
It's quite bizarre when you strike a gopher well centred.
I describe it as such, it's like a giant picks up critter and promptly turns it inside out, like into some bloody sock, and sets critter down!
Got to be something to do with total bullet jacket upset, but it is not a two to three foot 'space shuttle' launch, like normal 50 grain soft nose spire-points, at less than 100 yards or so.
And the 46 grain double hollowpoint Calhoons, if you can find them, as he is in Montana now, definitely puts them into orbit!
Must be seen to appreciate it.....
It's quite bizarre when you strike a gopher well centred.
I describe it as such, it's like a giant picks up critter and promptly turns it inside out, like into some bloody sock, and sets critter down!
Got to be something to do with total bullet jacket upset, but it is not a two to three foot 'space shuttle' launch, like normal 50 grain soft nose spire-points, at less than 100 yards or so.
And the 46 grain double hollowpoint Calhoons, if you can find them, as he is in Montana now, definitely puts them into orbit!
Must be seen to appreciate it.....
