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School me on the 20-222.
Wanting to build a 222 but the 20-222 intrigues me.
Anybody built or using one?
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To me I guess the triple deuce is so awesome that I would never mess with it, perfect the way it is. why not a 20 fireball or 20-223 ??????????
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I think the 222 case is more user friendly over the Fireball case...
I have built a 20 Practical, which is essentially a 20/223. Its a good cartridge, not much difference between it and the 223... and also not much difference in it and the 204 Ruger.
with the long neck, that is why I think the 223 case is the most user friendly....
currently working with a 17 Fireball.. if I was going strictly wildcat, I'd have used a 222 case instead.
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I think the 222 case is more user friendly over the Fireball case...
. I would be inclined to agree with John. I love the deuce and am building another one...Ive never messed with the .20-222 wildcat mainly because there isn't much bullet selection in the .20 cal..it is strictly a varmint proposition. With the .222 and a variety of bullets I can ( and have...) gone from ground squirrels up to deer and hogs comfortably.
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I think the 222 case is more user friendly over the Fireball case...
. I would be inclined to agree with John. I love the deuce and am building another one...Ive never messed with the .20-222 wildcat mainly because there isn't much bullet selection in the .20 cal..it is strictly a varmint proposition. With the .222 and a variety of bullets I can ( and have...) gone from ground squirrels up to deer and hogs comfortably. Thats my dilemma. Wanting a fun varmint gun but then it is just that. Staying 222 is by far the easiest.
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Been using mine for many years...... Original chamber was 20 BR...thus the 9 twist/3 groove barrel (55 Bergers) Sent barrel back to Pac Nor to rechamber to 20-222...good choice As shown in pic...dedicated portable table p/dog gun....18# as shown Prob my favorite of the 20 cal's...wore out a 20 Practical (20-223) Currently waiting for new P-N 20 Practical tube..10 twist/3 groove I use Savage Target actions....easy to swap & set up your self... Yes.....my other 20 is a 20 Vartarg (20 Fireball) I set up in 2007 ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/thuN3bP.jpg)
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40 V Max in the Practical & 20-222........IMR 8208---Benchmark----H322
32 Noslers & V Max in the 20 Vartarg...H4198 & H322-----Ocasional 40 V max's
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I have lefty mini Mausers in 6mmx222 and 25x222(being finished at PacNor right now) and another mini Mauser yet to barreled to 222. If I can find another lefty mini Mauser it will become a 20-222.
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40 V Max in the Practical & 20-222........IMR 8208---Benchmark----H322
32 Noslers & V Max in the 20 Vartarg...H4198 & H322-----Ocasional 40 V max's
Only 40s in the 20-222?
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40 V Max in the Practical & 20-222........IMR 8208---Benchmark----H322
32 Noslers & V Max in the 20 Vartarg...H4198 & H322-----Ocasional 40 V max's
Only 40s in the 20-222? Yep......still waiting for Hornady to build a 50 V max in 20 cal.... ha ha-------
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Still have the itch. Jusy a pain in the ass having to get another skinny rod and cleaning supplies.
Probably should anyway for the 17 Hummer.
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In my 20 Practical, I run two Hornady Bullets...
The 32 V Max and the more fun 24 gr NTX Lead free bullet.
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That’s interesting. I wonder how it compares to the 204 Ruger, velocity-wise.
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Probably be whatever the difference is between the 222 and 222 Mag.
Even though the 204 Ruger is based off of a modified 222 Mag case so it will gain a dab more velocity I suspect the difference between the 204 and 20 Bob kitty to be close to the same difference.
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That Bobcat on the model 70 is a fine looking rifle.
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Should not really offer anything over a 20/223 or 20 Practical that I can see... but thanks for bringing it to the table....I think guys like to have something different over just something that is the same thing in a different box... I'm boring, dull and practical.... not Trendy and Cool....so it just may be me...
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Correct. Seems like the long way around the schitthouse.
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