222 loads

[Brute Killer]

Just playing around with handloads for my 222. Loaded some 35 grain Hornady V-Max on top of 3.4 and 3.8 grains of Hodgdon 800x powder.
These are 50-yard, 5 shot groups. The grid is 1/2 inch squares.
The stubby looking bullet is the 35 grain V-Max and pointy one is a 53 grain Amax.

[Brute Killer]

They should have the velocity of a 22 long rifle.

[PYBUCK]

Why not just shoot 22LR. The primers and bullets alone cost more that the LR not counting your time.

[Brute Killer]

Yeah I know. Just goofing around.

[highspeed]

Nice grouping! Which load is on bottom?

[Brute Killer]

Nice grouping! Which load is on bottom?

3.4

[Brute Killer]

This is the 4.2 grain group, but it is also my first one. I believe I settled in on the others. I adjusted the scope after the first shot, which is high right, and then I adjusted the scope again for the subsequent groups.

[Artos]

For a regular load try a 52gr match with a case full of N133...

[Brute Killer]

For a regular load try a 52gr match with a case full of N133...

Thanks. I'm currently shooting 23.5gr W748 and the 53gr Amax (now eldm)

[Brute Killer]

After further shooting, this load is a no-go. The charge doesn't make enough pressure for the brass to seal the chamber and I am getting carbon fouling down the outside of the case.