244 Remington bullets

[pintopete]

I really like Remington 722 rifles. My 722 in .222 shoots like a dream. Recently I found a 722 chambered in .244 Remington,later changed to 6mm) for sale. I have scoured the net for information about this caliber and the rate of twist of the barrel and its accuracy problems with long heavy bullets. I was wondering how to find "short" bullets for this rifle. I have confirmed that the 722 for sale is the early 1:12 rate of twist. My use for the rifle is 1) target shooting, 2) varmint hunting, 3) capable of white tail deer loads. Any advice welcome. Thanks, Peter.

 

[Bobs243Ackley]

Hello Pete,

Finding good bullets for the .244 Remington is not a problem. The Remington 722 will stabilize up to an 85gr. bullet. For whitetail deer, you would simply use a Sierra 85gr. BTHP Game King or the Nosler 85gr. Partition bullet. These two bullets are designed for light big game use. Many of the so called "experts" of the period were so adamant that these bullets would not kill a deer, but had never tried to do so from their desks! As most of us are aware, one of these two bullets, that are designed for this use, put into the vitals will put a deer in the freezer in a moment! Any of the other bullets designed for varmint hunting will work very well on the 12" twist of this guns barrel. I would go ahead and add this "classic" Remington to your collection and have a great time with it.

Cordially,
Bob Blaine

 

[M700]

Grab that .244! It should be a great rifle. For deer, Sierra's 85 gr HPBT Gameking should work fine. Nosler makes an 85 grain Nosler Partition if you want better penetration on medium game. You might find that the rifle will handle some of the 95 - 100 grain bullets available too.

For varmints, either stay with the 85 HPBT or drop to one of the excellent 75 grain hollowpoints. Either way works fine. The 85 grainer doesn't seem to explode like the 75's often do on impact.

I've been shooting and loading for the 6mm Rem since 1974 - great little cartridge. Low recoil, high accuracy, and everything my family has hit with it was anchored right there.

Regards, Guy

 

[cntryboy1289]

I would choose the Barnes 85 gr TSX bullets. I have used them very successfuly to take down some decent sized deer myself. They will retain more weight which makes them punch a little harder yet will cut a very good wound channel.

 

[pintopete]

Got the 244!! Trying to adjust the trigger. How does one measure the proper sear engagement? Gotta get some dies, brass and bullets. I figured I would get 100 new Remington cases, 70gr Sierra and 75gr Hornady bullets and a neck die set. What powder would work best for the 70's and 75's? Some say RE-19, Varget, 4064, 4895, or 4350. The stock looks nicer than most and has a bit of ribbon figuring. Now I have to save up for a scope. Thanks, Peter.

 

[StephenPerry]

Peter
I own a Rem 722 in .222 and like it as well as anything I own. Had it out yesterday checking scopes. I almost bought a 722 in 244 like you have. Too slow with the decision. But I have a 6 Rem custom on a Springfield action with a bull barrel canjar set trigger. I have had several scopes on it about to put my Lyman 36X on it. I use it for 100/200 shooting but given the stock and blocks it came with somebody shot 1000 yd with it.
Pete you can adjust either trigger on your 722's but it takes time. I spent the better part of 3 nights adjusting my .222 trigger. Keep trying I started with about a 3# pull and was able to get down to about 18 ounces. I found anything less and the bolt would not stay cocked. Now I can work the action as fast as I want and bang on the butt as hard as I want and the bolt stays cocked. Clean the trigger with lighter fluid often to heep everything clean and lubed.
Yesterday I bought a set of RCBS dies and a scope base for it.
I have a set of Forrester dies for it but wanted a set of FL RCBS dies that only catches the web for sizing.
For loading I use IMR 4350 and CCI LR Mag primers. Winchester would fine. Cases I gave up on factory brass and size down some GI 30-06 brass to 6mm. This allows me get a small amount of neck turning. Bullets I've used light bullets Sierra 70 and my own. Going to try Hornady 87 grn BT.
I would say forget whether it is a 9 or 12 twist. Let the bullets do the talking.
Stephen Perry

 

[pintopete]

I have been toiling over what powder to buy for the .244 with 70 and 75 grain bullets. At some point I will try some 85 gr Nosler Partitions. I used up my IMR4831 and although it worked ok I don't think I will miss it. As a replacement I was considering Varget, 4895, or H4350. What is the consensus on these powders. I liked the sound of the Varget because it is a single base extruded powder with short granules. I did not like the sheering feeling when metering the IMR4831 and like the feel of the H4831SC and BLC-2 much better. Any thoughts welcome. Thanks, Peter.

 

[kaferhaus]

H-4895 has worked well for me with a variety of bullet weights

 

[jdavis62]

A friend has one,he uses 4895 and 65 gr.V-Max don't know the
load,but 20x scope and it shoots under 1/2 inch at 100yds.
shooting it slow to keep the heat down,it heats up fast.
Jon D.

 

[the butcher]

Hello Pete,

Finding good bullets for the .244 Remington is not a problem. The Remington 722 will stabilize up to an 85gr. bullet. For whitetail deer, you would simply use a Sierra 85gr. BTHP Game King or the Nosler 85gr. Partition bullet. These two bullets are designed for light big game use. Many of the so called "experts" of the period were so adamant that these bullets would not kill a deer, but had never tried to do so from their desks! As most of us are aware, one of these two bullets, that are designed for this use, put into the vitals will put a deer in the freezer in a moment! Any of the other bullets designed for varmint hunting will work very well on the 12" twist of this guns barrel. I would go ahead and add this "classic" Remington to your collection and have a great time with it.

Cordially,
Bob Blaine

I was handed down my dad's 244 and want to use it for deer and coyotes, what bullet should I try first for accuracy?

 

[JEFFPPC]

I really like Remington 722 rifles. My 722 in .222 shoots like a dream. Recently I found a 722 chambered in .244 Remington,later changed to 6mm) for sale. I have scoured the net for information about this caliber and the rate of twist of the barrel and its accuracy problems with long heavy bullets. I was wondering how to find "short" bullets for this rifle. I have confirmed that the 722 for sale is the early 1:12 rate of twist. My use for the rifle is 1) target shooting, 2) varmint hunting, 3) capable of white tail deer loads. Any advice welcome. Thanks, Peter.

I bought my first 722 in .244 while a freshman in college. I shot out that factory barrel and a Douglas barrel, both in 12 twist with 99% 75 gr Sirra hollow points and IMR 4831. It accounted for lots of groundhogs and also more than a few deer.

 

[SSL]

Got the 244!! Trying to adjust the trigger. How does one measure the proper sear engagement?

Make small adjustments at a time. Cock the empty rifle and give it several good whacks with a rubber mallet after each adjustment. If you reach the weight you like and the mallet whacks won't cause the lock to fall, you should be good to go.

 

[wildcatter]

H4350 and H4831 are my go to with those lighter bullets and up to 85s. H4831 and IMR7828 have been great in faster twist barrels for 95 to 105 grain bullets.

I think my first try for the 70 and 75 grain bullets would be with H4350.

 

[wildcatter]

Make small adjustments at a time. Cock the empty rifle and give it several good whacks with a rubber mallet after each adjustment. If you reach the weight you like and the mallet whacks won't cause the lock to fall, you should be good to go.

I had a 722 in 243 that I thought the same thing with, and it worked fine till one winter day. It was brutle, about -12 in the morning when I left for a long river bottom hunt. After about 4 or 5 hours round trip walking back home, with Temps up around zero, when I got the steps I dropped the muzzle and took it off safety to eject the chambered round I had started with. As the safety was pushed to safe the gun fired the round.

It was safe even bouncing the but on the floor, but the cold created enough contraction to create an unsafe sear engagement on that 722. I'd set it in the deep freeze locked with the safety on using an empty chamber to test it if your going hair trigger on a factory Remington trigger in a 722.

I don't know the specifics, but there were law suites over that trigger and model with Remington. I settled Fer a good trigger after my mishap, and realized they were never designed to be target triggers!

 

[pintopete]

I was handed down my dad's 244 and want to use it for deer and coyotes, what bullet should I try first for accuracy?

Sierra 60gr #1500 or one of Bart’s bullets for accuracy. For hunting try to find some 85gr bullets. I haven’t deer hunted with mine, but that is the general consensus. The Sierra 60gr are very accurate and effective in my .244.

 

[Just Say Moe]

I had a 722 in 243 that I thought the same thing with, and it worked fine till one winter day. It was brutle, about -12 in the morning when I left for a long river bottom hunt. After about 4 or 5 hours round trip walking back home, with Temps up around zero, when I got the steps I dropped the muzzle and took it off safety to eject the chambered round I had started with. As the safety was pushed to safe the gun fired the round.

It was safe even bouncing the but on the floor, but the cold created enough contraction to create an unsafe sear engagement on that 722. I'd set it in the deep freeze locked with the safety on using an empty chamber to test it if your going hair trigger on a factory Remington trigger in a 722.

I don't know the specifics, but there were law suites over that trigger and model with Remington. I settled Fer a good trigger after my mishap, and realized they were never designed to be target triggers!

Cut off the bolt lock tab off of the safety while you are working on the trigger.

 

[wildcatter]

Cut off the bolt lock tab off of the safety while you are working on the trigger.

That doesn't make it safe, which should be anyone's first priority, anytime you can't take the safety off of a firearm safely without it firing, it's unsafe!

To create a work around to allow such an irresponsible situation to exsist knowingly, is not something responsible gun owners would do.

 

[Just Say Moe]

That doesn't make it safe, which should be anyone's first priority, anytime you can't take the safety off of a firearm safely without it firing, it's unsafe!

To create a work around to allow such an irresponsible situation to exsist knowingly, is not something responsible gun owners would do.

Sorry, my mistake. I was talking to Pete.

 

[pintopete]

Cut off the bolt lock tab off of the safety while you are working on the trigger.

Back in August of ‘06, after purchasing the 722 in .244, I brought the rifle to Ilion. They replaced the 722 trigger with a 700 trigger, which I like better. My big issue with the 722 trigger was having to release the safety to unload an un-fired cartridge from the chamber. They resolved this for me. I suppose I could have cut the tab, but had good contacts there at the time. Funny, doesn’t seem as if it was 17 years ago.
Thanks for your help, Peter.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I had a 722 in 243 that I thought the same thing with, and it worked fine till one winter day. It was brutle, about -12 in the morning when I left for a long river bottom hunt. After about 4 or 5 hours round trip walking back home, with Temps up around zero, when I got the steps I dropped the muzzle and took it off safety to eject the chambered round I had started with. As the safety was pushed to safe the gun fired the round.

It was safe even bouncing the but on the floor, but the cold created enough contraction to create an unsafe sear engagement on that 722. I'd set it in the deep freeze locked with the safety on using an empty chamber to test it if your going hair trigger on a factory Remington trigger in a 722.

I don't know the specifics, but there were law suites over that trigger and model with Remington. I settled Fer a good trigger after my mishap, and realized they were never designed to be target triggers!

I read years ago that condensation from warm camp house to cold outside, can freeze. real advanced gunsmithing level stuff. not sure if this is true or not, but it sounded good to me.