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Old 09-01-2018, 11:11 PM
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Default 17-222 Powder Preference

I am looking for some help on selecting a powder for my new 17-222. I will only be shooting 20gr bullets and was wondering if anyone had a powder that worked well for them? There are obviously lots to choose from, but hoping to get a little guidance rather than just start testing various powders. THANKS!
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Old 09-01-2018, 11:25 PM
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G'day mate, I recently sold off my barrel and brass to another fella, when I was using it a bit, I was using BM2 and AR2208, thats Benchmark or Vargant in your language. Sorry I cant remember the loads, but they worked pretty well.
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Old 09-01-2018, 11:28 PM
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VV140 @22.2 with 25r bullet. VV133 worked well also.
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Old 09-02-2018, 01:25 AM
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Have not fooled with the 17-222, but, in my 17Remington CFE223 is promising. I would study a bit on it.
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Old 09-02-2018, 03:05 AM
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IMR 8208XBR is an excellent powder in this cartridge with 25 grain bullets. Varget is worth trying with 20 grain bullets, however, I am partial to 25 grain bullets in this cartridge.

This is one of the easiest and most forgiving of the larger 17 caliber cartridges to load for. Enjoy!
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Old 09-02-2018, 12:39 PM
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Default 17-222 Powder Prefernce

Mine likes H4198.
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Old 09-02-2018, 01:17 PM
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Blc2 or imr 4320 would be good starting place for 20-25 gr bullets.
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Old 09-02-2018, 09:46 PM
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Ramshot Tac and the 25 gr vmax in mine. It's accurate enough out to 500 yards on PDs.
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Old 09-03-2018, 06:29 PM
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I'm using H322 and 25gr Berger's.
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Old 09-03-2018, 06:52 PM
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I appreciate all the info from everyone!

Anybody shooting 20 grain bullets? What powder?
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