222 Rem. Magnum

gonewest · #1 03-18-2010, 06:19 PM

Well I couldn't hold out anymore and went back and bought the Sako deluxe 222 rem. mag that I talked about last week. While I was in there a customer told me good luck finding ammo. I found a shop that had 6 boxes and I bought them all. But he was the only one in town I found with any. Will I have a real big problem or is it just the time of year and not much of a need. I would be open for suggestions on where to find any. Has anyone ever taken a deer with this caliber? Thanks all info is appreciated.

Bushrat · #2 03-18-2010, 06:30 PM

It's going to be a problem finding ammo, not many people stock it. Hope you reload! Also it is illegal in Alberta to hunt big game like deer with less than a .243 bore diameter caliber.

Ken07AOVette · #3 03-18-2010, 06:32 PM

If you take a deer in Alberta with that 222 you are going to lose your hunting priveledges, rifle, truck, a bunch of money and some personal time. I hope you are in a province that allows for it.
That said, get into reloading with the brass you have and you will be fine.

gonewest · #4 03-18-2010, 06:52 PM

I'm sorry I wasn't aware of it being to small of a caliber. I'm actually from Mich. it is legal here, but I really enjoy chating on this site I have learned alot you guys seem very knowledgeable. I might have to reload but anyone know of any factory ammo I would like to hear it.

Bushrat · #5 03-18-2010, 08:07 PM

In that case your lucky to live in the US where several custom ammo makers make cartridges for obsolete chamberings. This place makes 9 different loadings for the .222 mag. A bit more expensive than store bought but still within reason.
http://www.cpcartridge.com/cpcart/in...dex&cPath=1_10

double gun · #6 03-18-2010, 09:03 PM

Pretty sure the 204 is based on the 222 mag. Cases are plentiful and should be easy to run thru your sizing die. I have always liked the 222mag, and in a Sako it would be hard to beat. Check your twist rate and shoot the biggest Barnes triple shock you can stabilize - would be my pick for deer where legal. Or maybe a Nosler partition. Good luck, and let us know how you make out.

gonewest · #7 03-18-2010, 09:26 PM

THANKS ALOT I checked that site out and it does have alot of different bullets to try. I might try their 140 gr. partioner for my .270. Has anyone tried their ammo? Thanks again you really kind of made my day I was sick when I thought I was going to have a hard time getting shells. I bought the gun without thinking alot about ammo. I loved the way it felt and looked. I'll try soon and let you know.

Bushrat · #8 03-18-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gonewest

THANKS ALOT I checked that site out and it does have alot of different bullets to try. I might try their 140 gr. partioner for my .270. Has anyone tried their ammo? Thanks again you really kind of made my day I was sick when I thought I was going to have a hard time getting shells. I bought the gun without thinking alot about ammo. I loved the way it felt and looked. I'll try soon and let you know.

Hope you have good luck, probably not many guys up here have tried the ammo, too much paperwork, most of those smaller ammo companies don't mail order export to Canada. I think you will like your rifle , they are great rifles.

double gun · #9 03-18-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gonewest

THANKS ALOT I checked that site out and it does have alot of different bullets to try. I might try their 140 gr. partioner for my .270. Has anyone tried their ammo? Thanks again you really kind of made my day I was sick when I thought I was going to have a hard time getting shells. I bought the gun without thinking alot about ammo. I loved the way it felt and looked. I'll try soon and let you know.

Nolser bullets are great! as Bushrat has pointed out there isnt a lot of Nolser loaded ammo up here and when you do find it its expensive. Their cases are of great quality, but for me I use Winchester or Remington brass for most of my reloading. Its cheap, and I tend to lose it when hunting.