222 Rem
 

Does anybody reload this round? I have been trying to find loads for a 60-70gr bullet but can only find loads for 40-55gr. I found some .224 70gr Barnes X bullets and wanted to try them out. I have the Lyman 48th Edition and a Hogdons manual. But like i sad they only go as high as 55gr.

RE: 222 Rem
 

I haven’t reloaded for my 222 yet but Hornady does have 60 grain v-max, soft point & hollow point bullets listed in there sixth edition reloading book...:eek:

RE: 222 Rem
 

I also just looked at the Sierra book and they have 60 & 63 gr bullets in there V edition book. Good Luck...

RE: 222 Rem
 

Here you go. Out of Lee's book.



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RE: 222 Rem
 

Thanks!! I'll check these out.

RE: 222 Rem
 

whats the rate of twist on that 222? you my be wasting your time

RE: 222 Rem
 

Not to mention the .222 Rem's case capacity won't allow you to be able to push those heavy bullets very fast...

Drilling Man

RE: 222 Rem
 

Use winchester 748 for your powder choice. Exceptional for this little cartridge.

RE: 222 Rem
 

No clue about the twist rate. My father gave me this Contender a few years ago. It is one of the First generation, with the 10" oct. barrel. I have been shooting 50gr. Nosler balistic tips out of it. Even with the short barrel it gives 1/2" or better 5 shot groups. I never thought it would perform that well. I use it for Coyotes and Bobcats here in Georgia. I stretchitslegs on groundhogs back in Virginia every Summer. I just want to try it out and see what it can do with the bigger pills. I have seen .223s shoot pretty well with 80 an 90grs. If it doesn't work? OH,WELL... a least i got to shoot.

RE: 222 Rem
 

If you get the triple deuce to where she will toss heavy bullets, I would like to hear how they do for you. I never reloaded anything heavier than 55 grns, and mostly used Hornady 50 grn SX's that were so explosive I would not use anything else.