.222 Rem reload question

85Ranger

December 18, 2002 18:55

I am trying to reload some .222 Remington shells. I have everything I need except the powder. All the primers and bullets came from a reloading kit I was given when I borrowed the gun. The reloading book was printed in 1953. (Pretty old equipment also, but works like a charm). I was wondering what kind of powder some of you use or recommend for reloading. Thanks.

~Ben

(I also posted this on the general discussion forum)

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  dennisw

  December 18, 2002 19:41

  I always found 4895 to be very accurate. I have made several
  one hole groups with it.
  dennisw

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  old single shots

  December 19, 2002 01:30

  I have loaded for several different 222's in the past.They all did very well with IMR-4198 powder.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  December 19, 2002 03:59

  don't forget blc/2

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  JustC

  December 19, 2002 04:21

  19.6gr imr-4198, 52gr speer hollowpoint flat base, set oal at .003 from rifling. I get great groups with that load.
  
  I'm a man,....but I can change,.....If I have to,......I guess.

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  richbug

  December 19, 2002 05:03

  You guy have to try Hogdon Varget in the .222. 25 grains under a 50 gr. speer tnt=One hole groups and exploding woodchucks...
  
  rich
  
  A man with a gun is a CITIZEN, a man without a gun is a subject.

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  GWNelson

  December 19, 2002 07:23

  Am with m. Whiskey. 23.5 BLC-2 pushing a 52 gr. Hornady HP. Excelent!!!!

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  85Ranger

  December 19, 2002 15:11

  Thanks for all the information. I bought IMR 4198 today and loaded shells, some with 18.5 gr, 19.0, 19.5 and 20.0 gr. Now I have to go to the range and see which is best for my gun and then probably do some more tinkering. Thanks again!!!
  
  ~Ben

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  hunter223

  December 19, 2002 17:04

  When i reload .222 ammo or .223 i use IMR 4198. It has been very accurate in all the firearms i have shot chambered in that round.

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  groundhog devastation

  December 20, 2002 15:05

  85 ranger, Try some VARGET and ReLoader 7. Also if you need a new loading manual get yourself a Hodgdon Manual. They have loads using Hodgdon, Alliant(ReLoader), IMR and Winchester powders. It's pretty thorough. GHD

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  Wolftrap

  December 26, 2002 17:23

  4198 is my choice. Have used it for years. 21 grs with a 50 gr bullet or 18 with a 55gr bullet. Thumb tacks at 200yards using a 15x leapold scope. Also put catfish bait on your target at 100 yards. then shoot the flys. You get a point for every leg left. 6 Points is harder then you think. This is a great way to relax and have fun. And people don't complain if you are shooting flys.
  We had a shoot off at a range I was at many years ago. It was fun then any thing shooting flys. Hard to. Have fun see ya around I'm the one who is shooting flys at the range.

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