17-222 Load Darta

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I am trying to put together load data for the 17-222, specifically for the 20gr and 25gr bullets. There is limited published data for this cartridge and definitely nothing with any of the newer powders (last 10-15 years).

The common advise is compare load data for 17 Fireball and 17 Remington, and start at max of 17FB and work up slowly.
The other common advise is to start with 17 Remington load and reduce powder charge by 2 gr. Powders are being used in 17 cals. that aren't listed on Powder Manufacturer's sites.

I started a similar thread request of Saubier, so if you frequent both sites please forgive the overlap. I will compile everyone's responses and put in a nice spreadsheet for everyone.

Please feel free to share as little or as much as you like. Things that would be useful are bullet weight, powder typee & charge (specific weight or range), and primer type.

Thanks

 

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From Hodgdon Reloading site:

Case:Remington (REF)
Twist:1:10.000"
Primer:Winchester SR, Small Rifle
Barrel Length:21.750"
Trim Length:1.690"
BULLET WEIGHT
25 GR. HDY HP

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	Manufacturer	Powder		Bullet Diam.	C.O.L		Grs.	Vel. (ft/s)	Pressure		Grs.	Vel. (ft/s)	Pressure
	Starting Load		Maximum Loads
	Hodgdon	BL-C(2)	BUY NOW	0.172"	2.070"		20.0	3,521	40,400 CUP		21.3	3,755	49,400 CUP
	Hodgdon	H335	BUY NOW	0.172"	2.070"		20.0	3,509	39,600 CUP		21.0	3,740	49,400 CUP
	Hodgdon	H380	BUY NOW	0.172"	2.070"		22.0	3,476	40,900 CUP		23.5	3,655	46,400 CUP
	Hodgdon	H4198	BUY NOW	0.172"	2.070"		16.2	3,448	42,500 CUP		17.2	3,601	49,800 CUP
	Hodgdon	H4895	BUY NOW	0.172"	2.070"		19.5	3,439	39,800 CUP		20.5	3,646	48,000 CUP

 

[Oso]

Need your Help... open your desk drawer and dust off your reloading notebook. Keep a caliber alive and a viable contender for future shooters who are wanting a new caliber in .17 Something Different.
Maybe we need a Logo to get your Attention... "17-222 - Accurate & Elegant"

 

[Oso]

I completed the Load Data for 17-222. If you are interested it is under the "Reloading" subforum.