Bill wrote:So with the recent arrival of O'Micron to our water logged shores my 5G reception has been a bit off this week and I seem to have bought an old 222.
I had a short barreled Anschutz many moons ago and I swore I'd never gone down the 222 path again, any 1966 build with an after market barrel who's accuracy will determine its longevity in my safe.
Im assuming I have a 1:12 twist ( it could be a 1:14) but I wont get the rifle for atleast 10 days, whats the best powder to go to, I dont have BM2 or 8208 or 2207 on hand ? will probably buy some 50gr BT or Vmaxs to get the job done. 24 inch tube
deye243 wrote:I don't know if they have changed the burning rate over the years but my two go to loads were 45 grain Sierra soft point 22 1/2 grains of 2207 or the 50 grain Hornady part number 2045 with 21.5 grains of 07 both superbly accurate loads
Bill wrote:deye243 wrote:I don't know if they have changed the burning rate over the years but my two go to loads were 45 grain Sierra soft point 22 1/2 grains of 2207 or the 50 grain Hornady part number 2045 with 21.5 grains of 07 both superbly accurate loads
Yeah I reckon Ill grab some 2207, I found my old 222 brass in a container and I had 20.0grs 2207 written on the lid for a 50gr SP, was a rear locker so light loads from memory.
New 222 is a Brno ZKK with a W Marden barrel ( been told its a douglas premium) so should shoot OK .
Cooper wrote:My 222 has a 14 twist. But the barrel 25.6 inches long. I use AR2207 with a Winchester 45gr JHP (jacketed hollow point).
I’ve tried the 50gr Zmax and the 55gr Sierra super Roos and they shoot fine. Didn’t bother trying anything other than the 2207. I probably try Benchmark 8208 if I did.
The factory PPU 50gr Soft point load goes pretty good and I think the brass is ok. I reload the ppu brass and use Lapua brass.
northdude wrote:What brred is your one. I had a rem 788 a while ago and could that old thing shoot.pitted barrel and all. I was using 2206h in mine and those bulk 55gr cheap hornady pills
Bill wrote:northdude wrote:What brred is your one. I had a rem 788 a while ago and could that old thing shoot.pitted barrel and all. I was using 2206h in mine and those bulk 55gr cheap hornady pills
Brno ZKK 601 not too many in 222 rem ever made, produced only in 66 & 67. Barrel is mint, moving back to guns with a bit character...
Bill wrote:northdude wrote:What brred is your one. I had a rem 788 a while ago and could that old thing shoot.pitted barrel and all. I was using 2206h in mine and those bulk 55gr cheap hornady pills
Brno ZKK 601 not too many in 222 rem ever made, produced only in 66 & 67. Barrel is mint, moving back to guns with a bit character...
deanp100 wrote:Bill wrote:northdude wrote:What brred is your one. I had a rem 788 a while ago and could that old thing shoot.pitted barrel and all. I was using 2206h in mine and those bulk 55gr cheap hornady pills
Brno ZKK 601 not too many in 222 rem ever made, produced only in 66 & 67. Barrel is mint, moving back to guns with a bit character...
I’ve got a 66 222. It shoots just about anything to an inch or better. 2207 is its favourite. Fabulous old rifles. Better than the Brno foxes.
Bill wrote:deanp100 wrote:Bill wrote:northdude wrote:What brred is your one. I had a rem 788 a while ago and could that old thing shoot.pitted barrel and all. I was using 2206h in mine and those bulk 55gr cheap hornady pills
Brno ZKK 601 not too many in 222 rem ever made, produced only in 66 & 67. Barrel is mint, moving back to guns with a bit character...
I’ve got a 66 222. It shoots just about anything to an inch or better. 2207 is its favourite. Fabulous old rifles. Better than the Brno foxes.
Hey Dean how many rounds does it hold, a mate reckons they hold 6?
Any issues with case length on these when reloading?
Bill wrote:deanp100 wrote:Bill wrote:northdude wrote:What brred is your one. I had a rem 788 a while ago and could that old thing shoot.pitted barrel and all. I was using 2206h in mine and those bulk 55gr cheap hornady pills
Brno ZKK 601 not too many in 222 rem ever made, produced only in 66 & 67. Barrel is mint, moving back to guns with a bit character...
I’ve got a 66 222. It shoots just about anything to an inch or better. 2207 is its favourite. Fabulous old rifles. Better than the Brno foxes.
Hey Dean how many rounds does it hold, a mate reckons they hold 6?
Any issues with case length on these when reloading?
animalpest wrote:I use my old Sako .222 Vixen and it is one of my most favourite rifles. Loaded with 2207 and 50gr Speer TNT or 52gr Berger it's still a great roo rifle.
Rathie wrote:Sorry to dig this up.
I have a tikka m55 in 222 that I'm about to reload for. Its got the standard 1:14 barrel.
Looking for a tougher bullet that will handle pigs, but will mainly see goat duties.
Any suggestions from the brains trust?
Cheers, rathie