222 rifle

why N530 out of interest?

N130 is pretty snappy for 50gr as it is and already gives decent case fill
the 5 series powders are higher energy rather than faster burn rate and of more use to larger case volumes
 
Watching this with interest now!
Rake Aboot will have a laugh as I'm now thinking of a .222 myself (as he accused me of being jealous because I hadn't got one). Anybody got a pointer for a rifle make for this calibre bearing in mind I want to keep it as light and handy as possible, my young son is showing an interest which is my excuse anyway!
 
I know it doesn't help if you have already got the Vhit but RX7 is a good powder for the triple.

RL-7 , H322 , H335 , IMR4198 , VV N-120 , VV N-130 , IMR8208 have all worked well for me in the Triple Deuce !

But then they've done well for me in the 204 Ruger and 223 also :cool:
 
Actually I have a pound on VV N-530 . I got it , the N-120 and N-130 originally for use in my 444 Marlin's with cast bullets .

All three have done okay or better in the 444 cast application . And the 120 and 130 have done nicely in the 222 . Makes me think I might try some of the 530 in my old 722 .
 
I have some a lot of 530 left from my 204.Shame not to use it bewsher 500.

good enough reason as any!

a specific charge of 530 should produce a pressure column similar to a lower charge of a faster powder but without the potential pressure spike associated with a faster burn rate.
I would start loading at N120 min levels and work up VERY slowly.

given the size of the case a 0.2gr increase can be dramatic and a "Go" or "No Go" situation!
its all going to be down to your rifle, brass and bullet combo anyway

be interested to see the results
 
Not tried N530 but N130 is a great powder

I know all rifles are diffrent but the loads I and 3 other mates with 222's use are all with Viht N130


40 grain V-max with 22.1 grains
50 grain V-max with 21.3 grains
55 grain Hornady SPWC (#2266) with 20.6 grains

Rick
 
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