Thread: Sako Vixen .222 Load

Originally Posted by bing

I've come to the conclusion that it makes little difference juggling powders and trying to spin up heavy for caliber projectiles for the 222. Time and energy is best spent in my opinion on getting your self super comfortable with the rifle / scope as placement of the bullet is everything with the .222 - axis shots only if you want to be sure of an instant kill. Just work on getting it there first. If I'm not confident I can place the shot I hold off and wait or just walk away.

Having said all that bull my formula in my most developed vixen is 20gr RL7 Hornady 53gr V-max (BC 296 from memory) and I wont take a shot over 130m on reds. That's with the 1:10 and 1:8 barrel. Don't know if a 1:14 will spin up the 53gr but try it out to find out - have tonns so let me know if you want a hand full to test.

Interesting to hear your thoughts, @bing. I know you're a dedicated 222 expert!
Question though: Hornady lists that 53gn as a varmint projectile I think, but you use it on reds? Does it achieve decent penetration?