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222 remington
greensider:
Anyone have any experience with this cartridge
DXT:
No first hand experience. I do have a book, if I remember correctly it is almost the same as .223, and I think the .223 made it obsolete.
greensider:
It's actually faster than 223 by enough to interest me and cost of ammunition is half what a 204 or 22-250 is
Gut shot:
The triple deuce is a pretty cool caliber but does not out speed the 223
It sounds like you are describing the 222 Remington magnum which will out perform the 223
Be careful they are not interchangeable.
I will use factory ammo generals for comparison
55 grain bullet from 222 - average 3095 fps
55 grain bullet from 223 - average 3240 fps
55 grain bullet from 222 mag average 3294 fps
( these are just averages )
These speeds are mostly due to there case capacities
The other variable is case max pressures both 222's have a max of 50000 cup (copper units of pressure) while the 223 is rated @ 52000 cup
They are all great rounds, the magnum can be difficult to get ammo .
223 is the king as far as cost per round and selection of factory ammo
I love the triple deuce probably because i'm getting older and it was popular when I was in high school.
If cost is a factor go with the 223 - if speed is what you want go with 22/250 or a 220 swift
If you can get a good deal on a triple deuce or you found a nice one. BUY IT (i would)
greensider:
I didn't know about the magnum it could be that was what i saw
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