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Offline elk_chaser1

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17-222 Load Data....
« on: November 20, 2006, 05:06:23 PM »
I have an older 17-222 barreled action that I am currently restocking.  I am interested in finding some load data, or at least starting loads for this round.  I have some wildcat experience but nothing dealing with .17 caliber.  Anybody have some suggestions.

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Re: 17-222 Load Data....
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2006, 02:35:57 AM »
What bullet? and/or what powder
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Re: 17-222 Load Data....
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2006, 03:47:29 AM »
An old reloading manual from Hodgdon #22 1974 has afew loads listed with a 25gr bullet;

23 to 24.2grs /H414
22 to 23.5grs/H-380
19.5 to 20.5/IMR-4895
16.2 to 17.2/H-4198