considering purchasing a 722 222 how accurate were they?

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coyota1

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I am looking at a 722 in 222 rem. I would like input as to how accurate they were out of the box. Were they as accurate as the 700's?
 
On the whole the 722s that I've owned have shot well . The only one I've hung onto is a .222 that shoots MOA on a bad day !
 
Buddy I work with has been working up handloads for his .222 for better than a year. One day at lunch I asked him how he was making out with it.

He says "No matter what I do I can't get it to shoot better than 1 1/2 inch groups!"

I said you mean you can't get that thing to shoot better than that at 100 yards?

He says "No, I'm shooting at 300 yards!"

I used a few choice words on him and explained in no uncertain terms that the wind can account for that easily.

They will shoot -- nice tight groups.

BTW, he was using H322 powder and 55 grain bullets.
 
The seller is asking 600 for the rifle topped with an old Bushnell of the same era.

BTW, If I can get grouping like that, I then may be satisfied. :)
 
Maybe I am tired, but I didn't get what was wrong with the faulty trigger. or when this recall was enacted. Did you have one of these trigger groups?
 
Alright I got it now. To unload the rifle it needs to be done with the safety off since the bolt is locked when on safety, and the gun could discharge when unloading say if your finger is on the trigger while emptying the gun.
 
I have a 788 in 222 that will shoot some pretty good groups. I wont give any numbers cause most wouldnt belive them. IMR3031 to the top of case (22.5grn) 50 grn V-MAX CCI primer and it will shoot real good. Havnt heard of too many 222's that dont shoot well. Most 222's have a slow twist 1-12 50 grn bullets are about the best. Great for groundhogs to 300-400 yds
 
I believe the 222 has a 1 in 14 twist. I have a 788 223 that shoots like that also. I have a can of 3031 I haven't used also. Stick powder is a little harder to work with with small cap cases, but It is very good. Was the primer regular, or magnum?
 
I have two 722s in .300 Savage, one stock, the other one highly butchered by a previous owner with one of the ugliest Bishop stocks I have ever seen.

Both shoot VERY well.
 
Coyota1;
I have a Remmy 722 chambered in .222 Rem. that my dad bought in the 50's.
It has a 1:14 twist barrel & likes bullets 52 gr or less. If I do my part, the rifle will yield groups that you can cover with a dime at 100 yds. I have no idea what its value is, but it sure is a good shooter.
H 322 was the powder of choice for the ammo used with 52 gr bullets.

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One of the early experts, sorry I could not find the quote and I think it was Jack Connor, stated that the Remington 722 was the best commercial bolt action rifle ever built. The quote came from a Gun digest Annual around 1973.

When i got my 722 the trigger was terrible. My Gunsmith/barrel maker List took about 5 minutes to adjust the trigger. It now is the best trigger on any of my rifles.

I have been shooting my 722 for over 30 years. I had it re-barreled for 257 Roberts. The price seems a little high. If you can get the price down a little, and it has not been trashed I would buy it.
 
Accuracy is my chief objective. If I have to sacrifice 100 fps to get 1/2" groups. then so be it. The rifle is topped with a Bushnell 4x Scope Chief. He told me they came factory with these. That's enough for a rimfire, but not a 222, but it will due for now.
 
I think the best I can do is $575 out the door. The rifle is in almost perfect condition. Made in 1954. I think I'm going for it. I wish the price wasn't is high as it is, but they are hard to find, and as good as any new rifle. I really want it in my arsenal in a bad way, and I don't think I can stop myself.
 
I'd look around for a more reasonably priced one , $600.00 is kind of steep , at least around my area . I'd check out a few auctions first !
 
One of the early experts, sorry I could not find the quote and I think it was Jack Connor, stated that the Remington 722 was the best commercial bolt action rifle ever built. The quote came from a Gun digest Annual around 1973.
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Not to quibble, but Jack O'Connor was no fan of the Remington Models 721 and 722 rifles. He was a big proponent of the Mauser-style extractor (as evidenced on the pre-64 Winchester Model 70 but lacking on the Remington rifles); his favorite factory bolt-action rifle being, in fact, the pre-64 Winchester Model 70. Regarding the Model 70, in his book The Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns, said Winchester was described as being, "...the world's handsomest factory-made bolt-action sporter..." Though he praised the Remington Models 721, 722, 725 and 700 for having "very strong actions"; in the aforementioned book, Mr. O'Connor described the Model 722 rifle as being "...a real Plain Jane (and having) about as much sex appeal as Tug Boat Annie..."

Though I'm sure some scribe may have described the Remington Model 722 as being "the best bolt action rifle ever built", it assuredly wasn't Jack O'Connor. Finally, I perused the 1973 Gun Digest (your caveat "around" duly noted) but found no mention of the Remington Models 721 and/or 722 rifles.

For the record, I've lusted for a Remington Model 725 for a long time. Hard to find rifle and pricey when you do.
 
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