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I'm still using the IMR 4198 I have on hand, but it isn't available anywhere I've looked.
I have seen H4198 for sale but even Hodgdon doesn't give data for it for the .222.
Anybody using this, and have some practical advice?
All else fails, and I still have some IMR4895 to keep me shooting, but it's not my best load.
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I just went to Hodgdon's web page. . . < https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=54> They have data listed, but I had to do a little more searching than usual. Try them again.
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I followed your link and went right to it. But I was on that page right before I posted the OP, and the only powder maker they listed for the .222 was IMR Anyway... thanks....
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Thank You!!! 2 pounds of IMR 4198 will last me a while. Also orderd 2 of the HP38 pistol powder to try. Supposed to be the same as W231, which I haven't used for decades, but there is no Unique available either...
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It's been a good week.Lot of things rolling my way, and this will help a lot...
Thanks to all....
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Thank You!!! 2 pounds of IMR 4198 will last me a while. Also orderd 2 of the HP38 pistol powder to try. Supposed to be the same as W231, which I haven't used for decades, but there is no Unique available either... For future FYI.... in my reload bench experience... IMR 4198 load data is pretty interchangeable with H 4198...unless you think you need max velocity... then start a little lower and work up...
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I have a bunch of IMR-4198, mostly for the 444 & 45-70. I use it in varmint rifles with lighter bullets at times.
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I've had some very good results using H4198 the lil ol .222, about as good as H322. Either one will do. But LT-32 is the magic.
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I've had some very good results using H4198 the lil ol .222, about as good as H322. Either one will do. But LT-32 is the magic. If you think LT-32 is the magic, try VVN130........it's the "Pixie Dust" for a 222
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H4198 has pretty much been my go to powder. My varminter loves it. I have plenty, but also have a pound of IMR4198 for backup.
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H 4198 is my go to in my .222.
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I dusted off my bench and got enough powder remnants to load up 5 triple deuce cases and shot a sub half inch group! lol
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4198 and 222 peas & carrots
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H-322 is the one that works for me.
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I’ve used H322, BLC2, both 4198’s and I’m sure others in 222…. A few years ago I started using TAC in all 3 of my 222’s.
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I prefer Benchmark in the .222
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Ive run 4198 in my 788 Rem 222 for a long time. 20gr with 52 Sierras get me just under 3200fps and shoots really well. Sorry that is IMR4198.
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I use IMR 4198 or H322 with the same results. H322 meters much nicer. H4198 gives me less velocity than IMR 4198 but all seem to work equally well in the accuracy department.
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H-322 is the one that works for me. love H 322 and Benchmark... both work real well.... in both the 222, 223 and 22.250...
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