Is the .222 Remington Still Useful?

[@darronmiller9126]

Well that takes me back to when my daughter was 5 and made her first harvest. She sure was proud ( not as much as I was) when she carried that groundhog into the taxidermy shop and asked if they could tan the hide… it hangs on the living room wall. They sure made her feel special!!!

[@Leebeaux1]

❤

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

That's a memory she'll never forget.

[@Dave-km6fj]

From Australia I have my Sako 222 since 1985 had great success from rabbits to goats and deer wonderful cartridge.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

The Sako action is one of the best ever made in my opinion.

[@garyturner8898]

Thanks for bringing the 788 back out. It is a classic rifle in a classic cartridge. My buddy has a .222 Remington chambered in an older Sako model. Absolutely high-quality rifle construction. It shoots as good as it looks. All the best.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

The Sako Vixen is one rifle I would love to add to my collection.

[@delles1548]

The 222 Rem is still one of my favorite cartridges and rifles. I've used a 222 for 45 years now in a Remington 700BDL and a custom BR rifle, and the BDL has taken everything from squirrels with reduced loads to hogs and deer with 63gr Sierra SMP's. Three decades ago, that 63gr load was used to take my son's first deer. For many years, it was my go to crow and prairie dog cartridge, and it has taken many thousands with various loads and bullets. Super accurate with consistent ragged hole groups, efficient and easy to find great loads. The BR rifle has been nothing but spectacular, and through the years, it has won a few matches and taken its share of varmints. Today, most people shoot the 223, and it is often hard to find a good rifle in 222 anymore. Sad, for it is still a great performer for what it was created for, and it still holds a few BR records set decades ago.

[@johnbozak1662]

I’ve owned a triple deuce my whole life. Got it in a Parker Hale and my son has it in a a Remington 700 BDL. Sniper calibre man. Filled our freezer many times. White tailed deer and black bear up here in Canada. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[@Steelhorse814]

I have a Love for the .222 Rem. It all started in 1980 I bought my first one a New Savage 24V 222/20 and stated Reloading for both with a lee loader and a Loadall the hardware store where I bought the reloaders , sat me down with and showed how to reload with both . I still use IMR 4198 powder and a Sierra 50 grain varmiter bullet in mutiple 222 Remingtons I bought a new Savage 340D clip feed bolt 222 Rem. Used Rem. 600, Rem 7 bolts actions , T/C contender barrel 10" and 24" MGM custom barrel and a Ithaca Tikka Turkey gun in 12 ga./ 222 Rem. over/under. Did you ever try IMR 4198 powder ? I see use H4198 , IMR powders are more available. I do use H4895 in quite a few rifles , I reload for .but never bought any H4198 ! Keep the Great Videos Coming ! I watched all 3 of your videos on the Rem. 788 .222 Rem. ! Stay Safe Healthy ! God Bless !

[@robertdodd9623]

Had an old Remington 722 chambered in .222 . The barrel looked washed out, but it was the most accurate rifle I've ever owned. It literally made a Cloverleaf group.

[@jordanrowe9097]

I just bought a brand new savage model 25 in .222. Initially I was hesitant to pick it up with a price tag of $585, but after watching some videos including yours, I’m glad I made the purchase. Pretty cool conversation piece despite being brand new.

[@jeffestrada6857]

You willbe impressed they are not only very accurate but have a low report, low recoil, economical, barrel last forever and a legend in their own right 👍

[@bfc3435]

Study back in the 50’s or 60’s on the hunting habits of the Inuit people showed that the preferred cartridge at the time was the .222 Remington. They would shoot polar bear and large walrus, and just follow them from a safe distance until they bled out. They preferred the .222 for the same reason the US military switched to the 5.56 - weight.

[@rickyshultz2051]

I had two of those 788 / 222s and they were definitely tack drivers ! 👍

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I am proud to own the one I have.

[@jakeroberts7435]

I've got an old Savage 340 in .222 Rem, I've got newer rifles, but l won't let the old rifle go, too many memories.

[@Don-outdoors]

Great caliber the 222 I have one in a Remington 700 adl and it shoots great, have had it for around 40 plus years and still looks new thanks for sharing and take care.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

40gr to 60gr bullets, 2900 fps to 3500 fps. I'd say it's the sweet spot. Nice long case neck, nice handy size, centerfire. .223 Remington is overrated, I vote the "triple deuce." .222 Rem magnum probably got heavily overshadowed by .22-250 Rem and .220 Swift, is my guess. Even Winchester's attempt at the .225 Winchester quickly peetered out.

[@barrybaker9516]

I've got my Dad's old Remington 600 that he acquired about 1967. He and my Grandad used to do a lot of reloading (I do some- really enjoy it) and this was one of their favorites to do.

[@johnutting9615]

Sako 222 one of best rifles and most accurate in my collection !!!!!!!!!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Nice!

[@garrybrischke53]

I believe you answered your own question. Shot placrment is the key and the .222Rem is renowned for its accuracy.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Right!

[@be2223]

Great video. Great rifle. Awesome caliber. Always enjoy your videos. BE222

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Thanks, I appreciate your comments.

[@jeffdanner653]

Ab$ow👀twey ! The Remington 788 in 222 was my first centerfire rifle in 1974 . A Remington Classic and a Winchester 70 Heavy Barrel since then . 19g IMR4198 , Sierra#1345 50g SP do the "magic" for us . Never moved to the 223 , didn't need to . Precise , no recoil , and a handloaders dream . GR8 shot ! Complete with tail wag adios 🍀

[@scottstiers9309]

I also have a 788, per serial number made in Jan '77. Yes, it will hit a dime at 100 yards. Once I got a similar 5 shot group (dime size) at 200. That load was pretty hot though and over pressure. I don't know if I could that the same again with a more comfortable load or not? The .222 rocks though, there's no doubt about that!

[@flashgordon99999]

I agree 100% on the groundhog. Where I live they have several hundred acres to live and they don't need to be around my house or outbuildings. Same goes for chipmunks too. LOL

[@308guy8]

Mighty fine cartridge I had a ruger in the late 80s I'd like to have back man that thing was accurate

[@sebastiantarantello3893]

Thanks great video good to see your getting rid of pests

[@frankwright5528]

Yet another entertaining and informative video, Sir! I love the .222. I've kept a Krico (mini Mauser action, from the '50s) and a full stock Sako 461. Great little stalking rifles. Also have a SteyrSL in .222Mag. More interesting than my .223s! FYI, I consider whistle pigs, especially the little ones, to be entirely edible. The muscle appears somewhat striated, but isn't grainy in texture. The heavy fat is not marbled and trims off easily. Brunswick Stew! Great channel!

[@elund408]

Great round, great rifle. Many excellent cartridges for many reasons just did not catch on. The 35 rem, 280 rem etc

[@richardfassett9755]

I have a Remington 725 in 222 Rem. Shoots great. I think that is an Old Remington habit. Shoot Straight. Richard

[@jaybailleaux630]

The 788 in 222 is legendary for accuracy.

[@karencarroll2571]

Love the vid ... thx. I own 2 788s and both are accurate. A more modern iteration I adore is the Savage model 25 Walking Varminter in said caliber ... crazy accurate.

[@brianhoxworth3881]

Ive got the 222mag , its been a great rifle. Unfortunately, remington no longer produces factory ammunition for it. I do have a old lee loader i might try to load a few up. Nosler does load it, but its pretty pricey.

[@deepwood4]

Had a Savage 340 in .222 Rem. Never had much luck with accuracy. Had a side mount for scope. Upgraded to an AR.

[@chuckrobb5885]

I have my fathers old 722 Remington .222,👍 a friend of mine gave me a box of Hornaday superformance 50gr, they shoot better than his old reloads. Even if it were not an family heirloom I'd still never part with it. 👌

[@blaserlongrange7616]

Very popular cartridge in sweden, great for fox ,beaver and roe dear

[@CandidZulu]

:222Rem is VERY popular in Europe as a deer and small game caliber. And the .221 Fireball has a small but loyal following in Sweden for Ptarmigan, for legal reasons.

[@louislarose6613]

Great video Sir ! An uncle of mine that lived in the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia Canada. ( That is right up near Alaska).Had this exact model of .222. His was a little different though. It was given to him in the 1960's by a fellow that bent the first few inches of barrel, buy using it as a pry bar on a stuck vehicle. Old Uncle Jim cut the bent part off ,recrowned the muzzle and used that rifle on his trapline. That old .222 took many a critter on his trapline ,as well as many dozens of blacktail deer. It was in continual use until his passing 19 years ago. Your video today brought back memories, Thank You..

[@donhamm8740]

Mine is in the Savage 340 and wouldn’t ever give it up. Do all 222. Accurate, no recoil. Had to go to reloads as no manufactured shells to be had anymore.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Privi Partisan still makes 222 Rem. Check 'em out!

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

A nice rifle. 🙂

[@garywhelansr5602]

222👍🏻Got the same rifle from the 70s.. Thats some good esting if you know how to cook them. Basically like roast beef.👍🏻

[@mikedesensi6391]

I have a 788 in .222 remington musta made alot of them!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

There were 565,000 rifles made from 1967-1983 in various calibers.

[@johanneslaxell6641]

I love my Tikka T3 Varmint Stainless in .222 Rem on a good bipod. Will not give it up, you can try prying it from my cold stiff fingers when my heart has stopped beating 🤭😅.

[@eb1684]

Agree!

[@bentleyrichardson4283]

I HAVE THE SAVAGE MODEL 340 IT'S GREAT GUN

[@wadepederson8457]

Yes,my Sako is fun and accurate.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

I have seen videos from new Zealand hunts using the 222 Remington hunting Roebucks ( not groundhogs)

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Also the 257 Roberts

[@richvest7212]

Short answer "yes"

[@treysmith6511]

One shot, One kill. Still a viable rifle.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

It has a very effective burn-rate for the size cartridge to barrel size.

[@marshmutt8975]

Great video. Although I keep waiting for the very first "Is the .222/30-30/(insert old skool round here) still relevant?" video to tell me that no, that cartridge is in fact, irrelevant. Perhaps you could do one on a .44 rimfire? It may very well be irreleveant!

[@danvanhoose6783]

Supper.dad used a savage 22 hornet.

[@lewisbarney5327]

You should do a catch and cook

[@craigcook1571]

Did he see his shadow? Before you X’d him out?🤣

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

If he did, it wasn't for long.

[@رعد-88]

Are these bullets good or not? MAGTECH 22lr

[@NelsonZAPTM]

Mmm critter cassarole

[@timkraft4583]

So little powder....so much speed.

[@shannon6815]

Soo with the .222 so great why did they come up withe the .223. Was some one just being a dick and added .001 of an inch. My question is why would they even make the .223 when there is a .222. Im confused as to why. Please tell me

[@jimmyjones2426]

Couple hundred FPS faster

[@Leebeaux1]

Are ground hogs good eating

[@garywoodlief1976]

They eat a lot of things

[@russellweber3466]

​@@garywoodlief1976That isn't what he mean't dumbass.

[@erniestoner8266]

​@@garywoodlief1976but do they taste good? I think that's what he meant.

[@Leebeaux1]

@erniestoner8266 I meant are they good for humans to eat

[@erniestoner8266]

@@Leebeaux1I've tried succer fish and they were awful. I'm figuring that would be the same for groundhogs. Maybe they're like opposum.🙃

[@russellweber3466]

Some of this video makes no sense, I have a Remington 788 in .243 Winchester I bought in 1981, and it is a tack driver with 80 or 100 grain bullets, I free floated the stock and redid the stock, sanding it, staining it and putting 7 coats of finish on it. Who or why would a grown white Christian man be afraid of a ground hog or a wood chuck digging thru a concrete basement foundation? My best boyhood friend Ray, the top ranking Eagle boyscout in the St. Louis neighborhood Baden, Missouri we grew up in, has a family farm outside Redbud, IL., and there are a couple of raised ponds they raise catfish in. 40 something years ago there were woodchucks digging holes thru the raised catfish ponds and Ray would say this is a woodchuck, this is a woodchuck with a .22 hornet hollow point in the head. They didn't pitch the pest's carcass, they skinned and cleaned and cooked them. In the near future people could be thanking Jesus Christ for a pot of rat meat rice pilaf. With this clot shot scamdemic the prices on Remington 788 and 660 rifles and many other guns have gone insane. An older friend of my dad had a Sako bolt action rifle in .222 Remington, and John would say at 200 yards what eye do you want me to put the the bullet into iiving target in.

[@naturescalm4077]

Not all houses have a concrete basement. Did you ever consider that maybe he doesn't want them around his out buildings either?

[@garytrainer1690]

I had an aneurysm reading this. 🤣🤣🤣

[@russellweber3466]

@@naturescalm4077 How is a grown white Christian man afraid of a wood chuck? Try son to rationally logically think?

[@russellweber3466]

@@garytrainer1690 Well maybe a trip to the ER is in order to see if you had a stroke.

[@bobr7380]

The 222 Remington was a premier bench rest cartridge back in the day replacing the 219 Donaldson Wasp. Things progress with time. The 222 was modified by shortening the neck and lengthening the case to create the 223Rem for the AR15. Theoretically the 222 is inherently more accurate due to the longer neck but in the real world it is minute. I've had two factory 223s that would shoot 3/16" groups so hence the 222 though a great cartridge fell by the wayside. These days if it's not offered in an AR platform nobody cares. I'd buy one in a heartbeat having stupidly sold one too many years ago.