What is a 222 good for hunting?
222 gives good neck tension, and allows for excellent bullet concentricity, which just might be part of the accuracy magic. While the . 222 Rem. was an immediate hit among the varmint and predator hunters, it also came into its own in a new type of shooting competition: Benchrest.
What caliber is a 222?
| .222 Remington | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | .224 in (5.7 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .253 in (6.4 mm) |
How effective is .223 deer?
It’s capable of pushing 100 grain bullets up to 3,400 feet per second, and with heavier 115 and 120 grain bullets, velocity only lags by about 200 fps. It’s a flat-shooting cartridge capable of killing deer out to 400 yards or more, and reloaders can easily form brass from .
How big is a 222 bullet?
| .222 Remington | |
|---|---|
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | .224 in (5.7 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .253 in (6.4 mm) |
| Shoulder diameter | .357 in (9.1 mm) |
What kind of ammunition does a Remington 222 use?
Most factory loads for the .222 feature 50 grain bullets at velocities of 3140fps from 24″ test barrels. Typically, sporting rifles chambered in .222 have shorter 22” and lose around 70fps. All factory produced ammunition is intended for varmints with an emphasis on complete disintegration of the projectile immediately upon impact.
Which is the best Remington bullet for hunting?
The .222 will give the best accuracy will the lower B.C. bullets, but for most hunting situations, that won’t pose a huge issue, unless the long range game is your passion. Yet, the .222 hangs on, with ammunition produced by Hornady, Federal, Remington, Nosler and HSM.
Is the.222 Remington making a comeback?
With that, and the popularity and availability of the military surplus .223 ammunition, the .222 Remington began a slow fade off the stage. But, as of late, and greatly because of some European rifle companies, I’ve seen the .222 Remington making a bit of a comeback.
What’s the maximum muzzle velocity of a Remington 222?
H-322, BLC-2 and the 4895’s are typically good performers in the .222. From 22 barreled sporters, realistic safe maximum working velocities include 3380fps with 40 grain projectiles, 3180fps with 50 grain projectiles, 3130fps using 52 to 55 grain projectiles and 2930fps with 60 grain projectiles.