222s, show yours

[nakneker]

Remington Model 725, .222 manufactured in 1960. Remington built the 725 for about 4 years before going to the 700. About 1,475 were built in .222. This model has hand checkering, floor plate and a three position safety. Had the rifle since it was new. Shoots extremely well with H322 and Berger 52 gr. bullets. Plans were to use it in hunter class groundhog match competition at 100, 200 and 300 yards. Scope on it is a Leupold 24x which is the maximum magnification allo

I’ve always wanted one of the 725s! Beautful!

 

[boltman223]

 

[boltman223]

Just a Rem 700 wih a krieger barrel.

 

[msalm]

I think I have 5 222’s. Recently picked up two Howa mini’s in 222 for a very good price, also have an old 600 Mowhawk, an H&R Ultra Wildcat (Sako action), and a REM 700 Classic in 222. Have a Krico dst rifle in 222 REM Mag too.

 

[357Mag]

Remington Model 725, .222 manufactured in 1960. Remington built the 725 for about 4 years before going to the 700. About 1,475 were built in .222. This model has hand checkering, floor plate and a three position safety. Had the rifle since it was new. Shoots extremely well with H322 and Berger 52 gr. bullets. Plans were to use it in hunter class groundhog match competition at 100, 200 and 300 yards. Scope on it is a Leupold 24x which is the maximum magnification allowed.

Bob936 -

Howdy !

Cool rifle !

You said " plans were " to use the rifle for groundhog matches. What happened to " the plan " ?


With regards,
357 Mag

 

[Tom Baker]

A pre war M70 Hornet action, marksman stock, GR Douglas .222 barrel from 1956. Over 7,000 rounds by me, no telling how many from the ol man I bought it from. And it still shoots quality groups. I love this old rifle.

 

[nakneker]

A pre war M70 Hornet action, marksman stock, GR Douglas .222 barrel from 1956. Over 7,000 rounds by me, no telling how many from the ol man I bought it from. And it still shoots quality groups. I love this old rifle.

We need close up of that action, neat rifle!

 

[Tom Baker]

We need close up if that action, neat rifle!

I'm a worse photographer than I am rifle shot, but I'll try.

 

[bob936]

Bob936 -

Howdy !

Cool rifle !

You said " plans were " to use the rifle for groundhog matches. What happened to " the plan " ?


With regards,
357 Mag

The Covid 19 screwed up my match schedule. Limited my match schedule to one range that only had unlimited class out to 400 yards which is beyond the .222 accuracy range to be competitive. I am 73 and hope to be able to shoot the .222 next spring in matches if we get Covid under control.

 

[357Mag]

The Covid 19 screwed up my match schedule. Limited my match schedule to one range that only had unlimited class out to 400 yards which is beyond the .222 accuracy range to be competitive. I am 73 and hope to be able to shoot the .222 next spring in matches if we get Covid under control.

Bob936 -

Howdy, again ! Thanx for the prompt response!

Yeh..... I understand your reasons for not being able to apply the .222 for short range competition.

Your basic plan sounds like a great one. Hope you get to pursue it, soon !


With regards,
357Mag

 

[littlebuddybr]

Here is a pair of sako's. But, they are 222 mags. They both shoot extremely well.
Every time I shoot them it brings a certain type of smile to my mug.

 

[littlebuddybr]

Here is a Remington 722 in very nice condition. Also shoots well.

 

[littlebuddybr]

Here is a 700 trued,
flutted bolt,
sako extractor, bushed f.p.
Bartlein, 1-14 twist.
H.s. precision stock.
Built this just 2 years ago.

I feel like it needs a really nice piece of wood to put it in.

 

[Adam in WI]

Here's another 722. Just snagged this with a want ad here. The trigger was already worked over. All I did was bed the lug and sand out the barrel channel some. It needs a period correct scope, but I was too tired of waiting anymore.


Let's hope I can really wring the most out of it. First group was promising considering the 30 degree temps and 15 mph winds. I could hardly feel my fingers by the time I got it sighted in. This was fired with unknown handloads with reformed LC brass and what is supposedly a 52 grain bthp.


Just to play a little longer I tried shooting out the demo shot in the corner. The first shot hangfired, and I didn't see an impact so I popped another down there. Turns out they snuggled up right next to one another.

 

[AccelR8]

Wow, beautiful rifles, all of them. Great thread.

I'm thinking a CZ 527 Lux in 222 would be great. Keeping my eyes open.

Like this (stock photo):



I have the rimfire version of it.

 

[troupe]

Single shot action is on the way to Lee Gardner for blueprinting and a Brux barrel will be ordered for a 222 that will go into this old 40 X stock. Always wanted a 40X 222 so we will build one

 

[Mark W]

Single shot action is on the way to Lee Gardner for blueprinting and a Brux barrel will be ordered for a 222 that will go into this old 40 X stock. Always wanted a 40X 222 so we will build one

Cool old stock. I’m sure you’ll be happy with the action and barrel when Lee is done with it!!

 

[troupe]

Really looking forward to it. I am sure that when I get everything up and running, I will be amazed at the accuracy. I like the old school look of the 40x. I will get the action back and then get all of the action, trigger guard, and scope rings black cerakoted to match, of coarse the barrel and lug will be stainless. I have a Leupold Vari X III in 6.5 x 20 30mm that Premier added big knobs to years ago, Jewel trigger. Should make a nice set up. Lee came highly recommended.

 

[Tom Baker]

Another .222. In an old 40x stock that was broken thru the wrist and gouged in a vehicle wreck. An ex .222 Magnum. Shoots good, takes prairie dogs downtown.

 

[nakneker]

Another .222. In an old 40x stock that was broken thru the wrist and gouged in a vehicle wreck. An ex .222 Magnum. Shoots good, takes prairie dogs downtown.

That’s gorgeous!