Looking for .22 Nosler Reloading Data - What do you recommend?

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Seeking .22 Nosler Reloading Data

I’m diving into the world of reloading and I’m particularly interested in the .22 Nosler cartridge. I’ve heard great things about it, but I’m looking for some solid reloading data to get started.

What I’m Looking For

  • Load Recipes: What are some tried-and-true load recipes you’ve used for .22 Nosler? I’m eager to know about both maximum and starting loads.
  • Powders: Which powders have you found to deliver the best performance? I’m open to exploring various options based on availability and performance factors.
  • Primers and Bullets: I’d love to hear your thoughts on the best primers and bullet choices for this caliber. Any particular brands you recommend avoiding?
  • Experience Sharing: If you’ve had any significant challenges or successes while reloading .22 Nosler, please share your experiences. I’d like to learn from your insights.

Optimization Tips

Also, if there are specific techniques or tips you can provide for optimizing performance, that would be greatly appreciated! I want to ensure I’m getting the most out of my reloads.

Safety Considerations

Lastly, any safety considerations or things I should keep in mind while working with this caliber?

Thanks in advance for your help! I’m looking forward to hearing your suggestions and experiences!

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I’ve had great success with Varget powder for .22 Nosler. It provides excellent accuracy and consistency. Just make sure you check the load data closely!

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I’ve heard good things about Varget too! But what about H4350? Is anyone using that for .22 Nosler? I’m curious about its performance.

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H4350 is solid but not as common as Varget. It burns slower, which can be beneficial for longer-range shots. Availability might be hit or miss though.

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I love how versatile .22 Nosler is! I’ve found that Benchmark works really well too, with lower charges giving impressive speeds.

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Absolutely! It’s such a fun round to work with. Does anyone here have experience with CFE 223? I’ve read it’s also a good option.

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CFE 223 is an excellent choice! It’s temperature stable and offers great velocity, plus it has that copper-fouling eliminator feature. Definitely worth trying!

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I tried it a while back and was impressed! The only thing to watch is that it may require slightly different load data than others.

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Honestly, I’m still figuring out which powders work best. It feels like trying to solve a puzzle! What about the old standbys like Reloader 15?

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Reloader 15 works well! It’s consistent and reliable. But depending on your barrel length, the results can vary.

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I find myself laughing at how many powders I’ve tried. It’s like an episode of ‘Survivor’ in my workshop!

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Haha, that’s a great way to put it! I guess we’re all looking for the ‘last contender’ in .22 Nosler reloading!

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I’m new to .22 Nosler reloading too! I’ve been experimenting with 55 grain bullets and finding they group pretty well. What have others tried?

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I started with 60 grain tipped bullets, and they have excellent terminal performance. Just make sure you’re adjusting your load for that weight!

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I’ve had good results with 68 grain target bullets. They really help tightened groups at distance. Each weight feels different; have you tried various types?

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Great to hear about all these bullet weights! What about the types? I’ve been curious how hollow points compare to full metal jackets in terms of accuracy.

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Honestly, I love a good hollow point for hunting, but for range use, FMJs are my go-to. It seems to come down to your intended purpose. What do you want to achieve?

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I’ve also found FMJs perform consistently well in .22 Nosler. They are less picky about seating depth too. What are your thoughts on varying the OAL?

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Adjusting OAL can definitely impact accuracy! I’ve seen improvements when fine-tuning it to chamber correctly with different bullet shapes.

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I’ve also fiddled with OAL. I find that a shorter OAL pairs better with heavier bullets. The differences are subtle but can make a big impact in accuracy.