Suggested loads for son's rifle

[Idaho Bob]

My son was resent to Iraq ( for third time) after submitting his new coyote carry gun to the smith. Rifle is a Rem. action, Krieger 1-10 twist in 25 cal. and cartridge is a 25/222 ( some call it a "copperhead' ) He has asked me to load some initial starting loads and break it in for him so he can be ready to hunt on a mid-tour leave. I have all powders usually used in 222, 223, 6mmbr etc but not a clue as where to start with this one. Anyone with load data that will respond is greatly appreciated.

[457ciSBC]

Anyone with load data that will respond is greatly appreciated.

Bob, here's some data out of an old wildcat book. There were a few more loads using W-W 680 BR which is no longer availible, but this should be a start. Keep in mind that the powder of years past may be rather different than today. I would drop these loads at least 10%.

22.0 grs IMR 4198, 60 gr Speer SP, CCI400
19.5 grs H4227

21.0 grs IMR 4198, 75 gr Hornady, CCI 400

20.5 grs IMR 4198, 87 gr Siera SP


Mike

[17 shooter]

Bob, You are in luck...John Wooters developed the .25-222 Coperhead and published an artucle in The Handloader Magazine #18, 1969..I have it in front of me....Whats it worth to you......Just kidding...Here goes:

Powder Charge Powder Bullet Grs. Primer Velocity Remarks
Grains
21.0 IMR4198 60 Gr. Jacket cci 400 2,700 fps
22.0 IMR4198 60 Gr. Jacket cci 400 2,940 fps
19.5 H4227 60 Gr. Jacket cci400 2,995 fps Pet Load
20.0 IMR4198 75 HP cci400 2,575
21.0 IMR4198 75 Hp cci400 2,765 Pet Load
19.0 IMR4198 87 Jacket cci400 2,285
20.5 IMR4198 87 Jacket cci400 2,635 Pet Load
20.0 680BR 100 Jacket cci450 2,455 Top Vel



There are more but too many to list and most of the remaining loads are for Lead bullets. If you need more, send me a PM and I'll give you my Phone # and we can talk....PLEASE START LOW AND WORK UP....

Hope this helps a little>>>>>>>>>>>George

[Idaho Bob]

Thanks for data guys, This is truly a great site . Your info will let me get going on this project today!