Thread: Sako Vixen .222

Originally Posted by NickV

Hi guys and girls,

I’ve been passed on a Sako Viken .222 and looking for factory ammo. Has anyone used the Belmont 55gr soft point? Or any recommendations on good factory stuff?
I’m new to shooting and (soon to be) hunting so not looking at reloading or anything just yet.

Thanks!

@NickV I'm currently using the Belmont 50g (Hornady projectile) in my Vixen .222 which is great value for money and shoots well in my rifle, perfect for goat control which is the only game that I have used it for so far.
I'm still playing with developing my own 52-53gr handloads but factory loads that I tried in my rifle were Federal Blue box which also shot very well and Winchester Super X which was terrible...I have recently got some Sako ammo but am yet to try it out.
Supposedly alot of people have problems with their vixens not shooting 55gr projectiles very well, whereas other older 222s with the same 1:14 twist such as Bruno Fox etc will.