are you running 40 gr in your 222 rem ?

[bobjs]

Hi All.

I hope to move on my 20 tac and go to a .222 rem when the ticket lands on my desk on Monday.

anyone using 40 gr in their .222 rem,...if yes

what's the twist of your barrel (1 :14) and barrel length
what powder and how many grains?

thanks

bob.

 

[Muir]

With many powders the difference between minimum and maximum for 222 (and 223) is two grains. IT's really best to pick a powder and start at the bottom and work up. It's not a long climb. There are few 'bad' powders listed for the triple deuce.~Muir

 

[bobjs]

With many powders the difference between minimum and maximum for 222 (and 223) is two grains. IT's really best to pick a powder and start at the bottom and work up. It's not a long climb. There are few 'bad' powders listed for the triple deuce.~Muir

cheers M.

just shopping, think ill move on the 20 tac and move to the 222 just for a change and ease of brass ( I have loads of 20 tac) but just fancy a change.

hope you are well.

bob.

 

[Triggermortis]

20g of N130 using 40g v-max through a Tikka M590

 

[Sonicdmb73]

I use both 40 Vmax and 52 Amax in my 222. But I must say I have gone the other way my 20 Tac gets most use. The 222 when I have worked up a new load with Vihtavuori N133 will be my NV rifle. I was using H4895 but that’s not an option now.
If I was not loading for the 20 and the two weights in 222 I would probably use N130 for the 40’s. But N133 suits the 39 and 50 grain in the Tac as well as the 222. A bit of a compromise possibly but I don’t have unlimited funds to buy a powder for each.

 

[plonker]

I use a 223 but n130 or n133 will be fine.
ATB dave

 

[PeterH]

Hello Rob
I am reloading for a guy's 222 with 40 gr Nosler #51005 using N133. However to get this to shoot well I was having almost a compressed (if not compressed) load at over 106% fill. Next time I do his ammo I will probably switch him over to N120.

As a TAC 20 shooter myself I can only think you will regret saying goodbye to it after it has gone!!