222 rem questions pt.1

[dgeesaman]

N133, 7-1/2 primers, 52gr match bullets

 

[Leadfarmer]

Think i'm going to order a pound of N133, H332 and see what shoots better. maybe ill get equal results and go with the cheaper one. I've also wanted to try bib bullets so ill contact him. I think ill also get some Ammerman bullets as a substitute for the bergers.

thanks for the advice everyone! ill be back soon with more question for this crowd! haha

 

[JSH]

Well if you can find some H322 in stock I would like to know where. I have not seen any in at least 8-10 years.
I shake my head when I see guys point at 322,H4198 or 8208 for working up a new load/cartridge. Maybe I am the only one that didn’t keep an extra 8lb on hand all the time, would have been long gone by now anyway.
I say go to VV and spend your time chasing good bullets instead of unobtainable powders.

 

[Leadfarmer]

@JSH Thanks brother. I started looking last night and quickly realized this. I knew about about the H4198 because of the 30BR. But not the H332 or 8208. Think I'll grab some N133

 

[afret]

My .222 shoots well with 52 and 55 grain Bergers and N133 and AR Comp.

40 grain bullets might also be worth a try with N133. Loaded some up and shot a few groups awhile ago in really cold weather and did OK.

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Hey Rick, are you talking about a 222 rem or a 223 rem?

Humm, it appears my dyslexia may be at fault here. The post clearly says "222", but for some unknown reason, my brain transmitted "223" to me. Sorry for any confusion, the fault lies with me.

 

[Leadfarmer]

Humm, it appears my dyslexia may be at fault here. The post clearly says "222", but for some unknown reason, my brain transmitted "223" to me. Sorry for any confusion, the fault lies with me.

haha trust me, I feel your pain. I've actually seen the same thing happen on like 5 other 222rem posts. All is good!

 

[mudduck]

@JSH Thanks brother. I started looking last night and quickly realized this. I knew about about the H4198 because of the 30BR. But not the H332 or 8208. Think I'll grab some N133

Get some n130 too

 

[Leadfarmer]

Get some n130 too

Have you had success with N130? If so what bullet weight where you using. I have quite a bit of N130

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Have you had success with N130? If so what bullet weight where you using. I have quite a bit of N130

Powders in that burn range are best candidates. For decades, the go to load was with 20 or 20.5 of 4198. The n130 is close so certainly worth a try, as is lt30. I'd also try n120 for sure. Should be perfect. The problem with a 222 is not the cartridge but the timing of available best options. Not talking varmint loads but most accurate. Hopefully you find or have something that shoots great. RL7 is another good one but...you know the drill. Good luck finding it if you can afford it. Lol! The 222 will shoot tiny, especially at 100.

 

[Leadfarmer]

Powders in that burn range are best candidates. For decades, the go to load was with 20 or 20.5 of 4198. The n130 is close so certainly worth a try, as is lt30. I'd also try n120 for sure. Should be perfect. The problem with a 222 is not the cartridge but the timing of available best options. Not talking varmint loads but most accurate. Hopefully you find or have something that shoots great. RL7 is another good one but...you know the drill. Good luck finding it if you can afford it. Lol! The 222 will shoot tiny, especially at 100.

Haha, seriously. I had a hell of a time finding N130, and I wish I bought more when I did. I usually buy my powder online, but I'm going to start making some calls to LGS within an hour or so drive. Maybe save myself some cash.

 

[afret]

Vihtavuori N130 Smokeless Gun Powder

Vihtavuori N130 Rifle Powder is a multipurpose powder with a medium burn rate that is extremely popular for competitive benchrest shooting.

www.powdervalley.com

Alliant Powder Reloder 7 - 5lb | Bruno Shooters Supply

Smokeless small rifle powder Designed for small caliber varmint loads, it meters consistently and meets the needs of the most demanding bench rest shooter. Great in .45-70 and .450 Marlin. Small caliber varmint loads Great for .45-70 and .450 Marlin Meters consistently Principal Purpose: Light...

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[Leadfarmer]

Vihtavuori N130 Smokeless Gun Powder

Vihtavuori N130 Rifle Powder is a multipurpose powder with a medium burn rate that is extremely popular for competitive benchrest shooting.

www.powdervalley.com

Alliant Powder Reloder 7 - 5lb | Bruno Shooters Supply

Smokeless small rifle powder Designed for small caliber varmint loads, it meters consistently and meets the needs of the most demanding bench rest shooter. Great in .45-70 and .450 Marlin. Small caliber varmint loads Great for .45-70 and .450 Marlin Meters consistently Principal Purpose: Light...

www.brunoshooters.com

$332 for 5 pounds?!!! Dear Lord. I have about 24 lbs of n130 but I was going to use it for a 30br. That being said, if it shoots. I'll use it on the 222rem and get more of it.

 

[nakneker]

$332 for 5 pounds?!!! Dear Lord. I have about 24 lbs of n130 but I was going to use it for a 30br. That being said, if it shoots. I'll use it on the 222rem and get more of it.

Too bad Whidden doesn’t stock 130, their price on N133 is fantastic.

Vihtavuori N133 Smokeless Gun Powder 8lb - Whidden Gunworks

Due to safety considerations and legal/regulatory reasons Smokeless Powder may not be returned.

www.whiddengunworks.com

 

[mudduck]

Have you had success with N130? If so what bullet weight where you using. I have quite a bit of N130

Barts 52. I’m not shooting a custom gun just a factory model 70 heavy varmint. Shot better for me than n133

 

[rickytan]

Not trying to hi jack. Will the same powders for 222 Rem work for 20/222 rem? I’ve tested 8208 in my and the results were not great with 40gr v max in a 10 twist. Should I be trying n133 or n130?

 

[grovey]

IMR4198 and CCI400.

I've shot groups in the .1s and .2s from an old sporter weight 700 ADL with the 40g vmax and IMR4198

I owned an mint early 70's ADL in 222, and it shot everything great. It stacked factory 50gr core lokt ammo into nice little round 1/4" groups. It was one of the first rifles i ever loaded for... it liked anything i tried, and looking back... what a terrible reloader I was back then. The old Remington made reloading look easy. Definitely the one that got away.