IMR 4064 in 222

[codybrown]

So I have oodles of 4064, but the only manual that shows it as a viable powder in the Sierra. Seeing if anyone has had any success with it before I head down that rabbit hole. I have various bullets from 50-55gr.

 

[Chuck G]

need a faster powder like 4198 etc.

 

[dolek]

Three loads here for IMR 4064 in the .222 ...

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

 

[K22]

Speer has published data for 55 grain bullet but if you want to achieve the best accuracy use IMR 4198 or H322.

 

[gman47564]

I like h322 for the 50 gr blitzking and 52 gr. eldm… but 4064 might do ok too... never know till ya give it a try...

 

[Pawnee Bill]

So I have oodles of 4064, but the only manual that shows it as a viable powder in the Sierra. Seeing if anyone has had any success with it before I head down that rabbit hole. I have various bullets from 50-55gr.

Too slow. Use 4198 or H322 type powder.

 

[Gary in MD]

Agree that it’s too slow and it’s also too bulky. But if you have a bunch and just want to get rid of it, I’m sure the triple deuce will still stack bullets on top of each other using it.

 

[codybrown]

I don't necessarily just want to get rid of it since it works in a lot of other calibers I reload. I was just wondering if it was a viable option that someone had tried.

 

[andym686]

I'd spend a few bullets and give it a try.

 

[codybrown]

That's my plan as of now. Only thing I'll be out is a couple dollars and some time.

 

[1911nut]

4064 might be a bit slow for the 222 as others noted, it’s worth a try maybe with 55 g bullets. Berger makes a fine 55g target bullet.

Mike Walker recommended IMR 4895 for 52-53g bullets in the 222, I’ve got my best results with N133.

 

[bobm]

My 788 agrees with the 4198's, H322 and N133 crowd. Let us know about your results with 4064.

 

[Juma]

748. Made in heaven for the triple deuce. Load 3 Vixens with 60gr Hornady and 748. Robot reliable.These dudes head shoot.

 

[dolek]

Case: Winchester
Twist: 1:14"
Primer: Winchester SR, Small Rifle
Barrel Length: 24"
Trim Length: 1.690"
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IMR 4064
.224"
2.130"
21.0
2,711
33,500 PSI
23.5C
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46,200 PSI
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.224"
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20.5
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33,300 PSI
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.224"
2.160"
20.0
2,530
34,500 PSI`
22.3C
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34,400 PSI
22.4C
2,812
47,700 PSI

 

[mikeinct]

Along those same lines. & I was getting frustrated by a barrel that should shoot better. I used H 380 & a 55 grain/then a 62 grain bullet in a 223. Slower yes, But the accuracy was Stellar. Try a few combinations. going slow won't hurt anything. mike in Ct

 

[MrMajestic]

You would have an inherent safety factor as I don't believe you could get enough in to be over charged.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

Agree that it’s too slow and it’s also too bulky. But if you have a bunch and just want to get rid of it, I’m sure the triple deuce will still stack bullets on top of each other using it.

How could you be sure ? When i test powders many times the results are opposite my expectations.

 

[JamesinAsheville]

22.2 322 and a 40-50gr is great

 

[Lone Hunter]

I always used IMR-4198 in the .222’s I had. They shot very good. Remington 7 1/2 Primer Nosler 50 gr. Killed a lot of ghogs and crows with them. I believe 4064 will be slow and bulky

 

[AckleymanII]

22.2g of H322 with a 50g Sierra blitz lead is what I shot on p. dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes. The 50g sierra lead tip blitz never splashes on coyotes.

Also, PLEASE do not over look the H335 with a 7 1/2 primer with a 50-55g bullet. For a coyote load in moderate weather, it is hard to beat.

Today, if I wanted a one buy, home run powder for the 50-55g bullets, it would be LT32 with a 7 1/2 primer. Speed will be about 100 fps less than H335, but darn accurate.

For a guy that is hunting coyotes and wants the speed of a light bullet, please do not over look the Sierra 45g spt, high velocity bullet and will shoot through thick coyote ribs, hips, and shoulders. I used H335 with Rem 7 1/2 and got some blistering velocity with the 45g Sierra spt.

I shot a lot of the 4198's on dog towns, but I really hate it due to how lousy it throws in any powder measure. IMR 4064 will be as bad as 4198 in a powder measure, but 4064 will work with the 63g Semi points in a 14T. Varget is on the burning rate of 4064.

I used to buy every 40X take off that was used in 222 when everyone was converting 222's in BR competition to 22 & 6 PPC. As the throats got longer, I went to a 55g Sierra semi point, and accuracy was maintained to around 5000 rounds with some pretty hot and heavy shooting on dog towns.

For a volume shooter, H335 and Win 748 will give longer barrel life than any of these stick powders....night and day difference.