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222 bullet ?

What was or is the most popular bullet weight for the 222 Remington with 1-14 twist factory barrel?
Dan
Depends on what you're looking for, a lot of the varmint guy's push a 40 vmax hard. I used this combo for a long time on G-hogs and fox. I shoot a vintage Vixen and the 40 vmax was barely in the neck seated where they shot. The Berger 52 FB V is very popular and what I'm currently shooting. At g-hog matches either combo was also competitive in factory class.
 
I have killed a ton of groundhogs with 50 Sierra Spitzer but for pure accuracy in every .22 cal centerfire I have owned it's Barts Custom 52gr HP. 40 gr Vmax as stated above
are very accurate also. I started my benchrest career with a .222 shooting 50 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips. Your rifle will tell you what it likes. Lots of great choices.
 
So far mine shoots best with Sierra 52 Gr Matchkings. A friend from the forum gave me some 57 grain Hillbilly Bullets to try. They are not very long for there weight, but I’m not sure if they are going to stabilize in 1:14 or not.
 

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