Thread: .222 and AR2208

Originally Posted by Carlsen Highway

Yes I see that as well, which is why I wondered if someone has been there and chronogrpahed it before me. The pressures look a bit low
for decent velocity so was hoping someone has a real world example, like Sneeze above, and thanks for his post.

I am curious what a max 25 grain load of compressed 2208 would do behind a 55 grainer with a full length barrel. Judging by the pressures its only max because its a caseful of the stuff; the book quotes over 3000 fps , I wonder if its true.
I will find out.

The reason I stopped at 23.4 is because there wasn't enough neck tension to hold the bullet against the compressed load with 24gr. At 2.160 oal they would seat but checking the next day they would grow. 25gr of 2208 is almost water level in my norma cases. H322 (2219) uses less powder , non compressed and a comfortable 3050 with 55gr horn, sierria and BTs from a little BSA hunter.