.222 Remington Magnum Brass

[South Pender]

I have a shot at purchasing a very nice Sako .222 Rem.Mag., but am concerned about the availability of brass. I've tried to search for this by brand, and it doesn't look as if any of the really "good" or match-grade brass, like Lapua and Norma, exists for this cartridge. I assume that Remington still makes brass for the cartridge (but correct me if I'm wrong about that), but does anyone else still produce .222 mag. brass?

 

[acloco]

Use 204 Ruger head stamp brass...just neck up.

 

[SDWhirlwind]

I had read somewhere that production of either 218 Bee or 222 magnum was going to end? However, I do not remember where or which one and cannot find it now. I then figured that Bee brass could be made from 25/20 and 222 mag probably from 204 as mentioned. Seems like Cooper Bees are still pretty popular but you don't see many Coopers listed for sale in 222 magnum etc. Also I see Midway, Graf's, Powder Valley etc no longer list 222 magnum but all still have 218 Bee as being on back order or such which leads me to believe Bee brass is going to come eventually but NOT 222 magnum. Guessing sales were slow enough and production of new rifles such as Cooper slow also so Remington is thinking 'if they want 222 Magnum they can make it from 204!!!!! Sure glad I have been a 'hoarder' for 30yrs or more of owning 222 mags.