The .222 Remington Magnum is a centerfire rifle cartridge introduced by Remington Arms in 1958. It is based on the .222 Remington but features a longer case, allowing for greater powder capacity and, consequently, higher velocity. This cartridge is slightly longer than the .223 Remington, offering similar performance but is generally less popular.
The primary use for the .222 Remington Magnum is in varmint hunting due to its flat trajectory and high velocity, making it effective for small to medium-sized game at moderate distances. It also saw limited use in benchrest shooting and varmint rifles, though it was largely eclipsed by the .223 Remington.
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Lee Collet Necksizing 2-Die Set |
Lee RGB Die Set |
Lee Full-Length Sizing Die Set |
Lee Breech Lock Die Set |
Lee Ultimate 4-Die Set |
Lee Loader |
Single Dies |
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Full-Length Sizing Die |
Sizing Die |
Neck Sizing Die |
Undersize Sizing Die |
Charging Die |
Seating Die |
Factory Crimp Die |
Taper Crimp Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Case Conditioning Tools |
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Case Length Gauge and Shell Holder |
91283 |
Quick Trim Die |
Presses |
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Reloader Press (50 RPH) |
90045 (Lee Reloader Press) |
Hand Press (50 RPH) |
Breech Lock Hand Presses |
Challenger Press (50 RPH) |
90588 (Challenger III) |
Classic Cast Press (50 RPH) |
90998 (Classic Cast Press) |
Value Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90928 (Value 4-hole Turret Press Kit) 90932 (4-hole Turret Press with Auto Index) |
Classic Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90304 (Classic Turret Press Kit) 90064 (Classic Turret Press) |
Ultimate Turret Press (250 RPH) |
91910 (5 Station Ultimate Turret Press) |
Pro 1000 Press (500+ RPH) |
PRO 1000 |
Pro 4000 Press (500+ RPH) |
90900 (Auto Breech Lock Pro) |
Six Pack Pro Press (500+ RPH) |
91823 (Six Pack Pro Reloading Press) |
Shell Plates and Holders |
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Priming Tool Shell Holder |
90204 (#4) |
Universal Press Shell Holder |
90521 (R4) |
X-Press Shell Holder (APP) |
91537 (#4) |
Pro 1000 Shell Plate |
90653 (#4S) |
Auto Breech | Pro 4000 Shell Plate |
90630 (4) |
Six Pack Pro Shell Plate |
91838 (4S) |
Inline Bullet Feed |
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Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Kit |
Inline Bullet Feed Magazine |
Bullet Casting |
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Classic Bullet Sizing Kit |
90036 |
Breech Lock Bullet Sizer and Punch |
91506 |
Bullet Molds |
90459 (C225-55-RF 6 Cavity Mold) 90451 (C225-55-RF Double Cavity Mold) |
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