reloading

[dogvixen01 34]

I have just started reloading for a 222 using speer 50 grain heads , and using a lee reloader manual for reference .I have noticed that there is a max oal measurement given as a guide but after measuring various heads in the box they vary by as much as .020 .I have measured the overall length of the bullets i have made and they obviously end up different lengths due to the heads being different length during manufacture .Is there any way to avoid this or do i need to get better /more precise bullet heads .If so can anybody reccomend a better manufacturer .Ihave also thought about using 40 grain heads .Does anyone have a good bullet/load for these .Thanks for any input.

[jackg 7]

You need a bullet comparator that screws onto the end of your calipers. It measures the bullet at the ogive or curve on the head which contacts the rifleing.

You may get a difference of 1 to 2 thou over a hundred bullets measuring this way.

So using this tool you can then seat you bullet to an consistent distance.

I bought mine from Tim Hannam and reloading solutions are good as well.

 

 

This is the one I use together with the insert for .222: http://www.sinclairintl.com/product/10476/Bullet-Comparators

 

I use 21.2 gr of Vit 130 for a 50gr Sierra SP varminter. Yields 3100 FPS.

Edited February 24, 2010 by jackg

[salukiwhippet 6]

The length of the bullet doesn't really matter, its the ogive measurement. Softpoint bullets tend to get a bit bashed about, but it makes little to no difference for sporting use. If it bothers you, consider a swap to ballistic tips (but not for deer!!)

 

James

[jonty h 0]

I use 40 grn Blitzkings with 22 grns of R7, this produces constant 1/4 inch groups at 100 yds,

[dogvixen01 34]

I use 40 grn Blitzkings with 22 grns of R7, this produces constant 1/4 inch groups at 100 yds,

What range are they good for on fox .Is there a big difference on recoil .Are there any advantage over 50 grains heads other than price ? What about overall length of bullet .Thanhs for your reply .

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

I use 40 grn Blitzkings with 22 grns of R7, this produces constant 1/4 inch groups at 100 yds,

 

Ditto

 

What range are they good for on fox Depends on what you are capable of, good out to 250 yds

 

Is there a big difference on recoil Nope

 

Are there any advantage over 50 grains heads other than price ?Faster and flatter (but not a massive difference to be honest)

 

What about overall length of bullet .Bullet is a bit longer due to added weight, the OAL is the same

 

Thanhs for your reply .

 

Hope this helps

[jonty h 0]

I use 40 grn Blitzkings with 22 grns of R7, this produces constant 1/4 inch groups at 100 yds,

 

Ditto

 

What range are they good for on fox Depends on what you are capable of, good out to 250 yds

 

Is there a big difference on recoil Nope

 

Are there any advantage over 50 grains heads other than price ?Faster and flatter (but not a massive difference to be honest)

 

What about overall length of bullet .Bullet is a bit longer due to added weight, the OAL is the same

 

Thanhs for your reply .

 

Hope this helps

Yep, i agree to all the above points, i have shot Foxes out to 300 yds but not regularly,