Thread: 222 Remington 60gr Hornady SP load

Just worked up a load for my .222 Remington barrel for my K95. It has a 1:12” twist.
Used 22.8gr Benchmark 2, Lapua brass, Federal small rifle primer. COL of 2.158”.
Average velocity of 2990 fps.
3 shots at 100 went 3/8” centre to centre.





Final group was the 3 shots circled in black. Was the easiest load development and sightin I’ve done. Load up 1 round each of 21.5, 21.8, 22.1, 22.5 and 22.8 grains. 22.8 gave the velocity I was after and no pressure signs. I had bore sighted and at 25yds they all printed in one ragged hole in the bull.
Back to 100 yards, first shot was 5” high, adjusted down, went 1” low. Came up 7 clicks and shot a 3 shot group. The one to the right. Then went up 1 and left 1.