Old Benchrest loads for the .222

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Birddogjake

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Back when most of you were toddling I shot a little benchrest. 35-40 year ago .. A few still used the.222 can anyone tell me two or three of the old loads for the .222
 
Birddogjake
I wasn't toddling then ; 20 grs 4198 and 21 grs Reloader 7 both behind a 52 or 53 grain match bullet.
 
Don't know about an "old load", but I've had pretty good success this season with my ancient sleeved 722 using 24.6grs of I4895 and 52gr Hillbilly bullets coated with WS2. This barrel may have as many as 10,000 rounds through it and looks like a moonscape with a borescope, but as long as I keep it clean, it shoots. BTW- you may need a drop tube to get the powder in the case.

Rick
 
My records show.....May/62, .222R, Win. cases,Sierra 50gr. SP, 21gr. #4198, grouped 0.400" or better in a custom BSA Martini w/Douglas Premium brl.and unique extractor system. I wish I had that gun now. A lotta chucks went down in those days.

Ted
 
A "case full" of H335 with a 52gr match bullet - big muzzle flash at dusk, but boy does it shoot!
Regards,
Ron
 
The best that I remember is a case full of H4895 and a 52 gr. Remington match bullet (no longer available). James
 
20.4 grs IMR 4198 Remington neck turned brass, Remington 7 1/2 primer neck sized only straight line seater,
Seated to jump from .010 to ,025 . shot tiny groups/
 
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