nakneker
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After following a dozen threads and commenting over the years on wanting a 20-222 it‘s finally happening. New build is inbound from Zack at Old Dominion Custom rifles. It’s built on a Tikka T3 action, McMillan Game hunter stock, Lilja 11 twist. I sent JGS 3 dummy rounds loaded with 40 grain ballistic tips, received the reamer and then sent it to Zack where it will stay for awhile in case I build another one, which I deem highly probable. Purpose of this blurb is load data, I’ve searched a bunch and have quite a bit of info to start but I’m not above asking for more. I intend to start with H4198 and VV133 but I’m not set on either one either. I’ll try a variety of bullet weights and choose that as I go. I’m pretty excited about this one, I’ve always had a few 222s and have wanted to build a 20-222 for a very long time. Please share if you have load data or any tips. I have a good stash of Lapua 222 brass, Redding 222 S die with a 204 decapping rod. I’ll probably get a set of Whidden dies made, maybe not, I’ll just have to see how it goes I guess.
We’re spoiled here on the forum, several of the best gunsmiths in the nation frequent here and we all benefit from what they share and their services. Zack is cut from the same cloth, absolute pleasure to deal with, detail oriented, professional and patient. Last year he built a 6x45 (6-223) and a 22GT for me both of which shoot itty bitty groups. I can’t recommend him enough, my only regret is that I didn’t meet him sooner - 5 stars in every regard.
We’re spoiled here on the forum, several of the best gunsmiths in the nation frequent here and we all benefit from what they share and their services. Zack is cut from the same cloth, absolute pleasure to deal with, detail oriented, professional and patient. Last year he built a 6x45 (6-223) and a 22GT for me both of which shoot itty bitty groups. I can’t recommend him enough, my only regret is that I didn’t meet him sooner - 5 stars in every regard.