.22 BR Remington (Lee Precision Data)

.22 BR Remington (Lee Precision Data)

Lee Precision’s published data for the .22 BR Remington offers a practical and accessible entry point for handloaders exploring this highly accurate cartridge. Their load tables typically include a range of bullet weights—commonly 52 to 60 grains—and pairings with popular powders that match the BR’s efficient case volume. Lee’s guidance is especially useful because it aligns well with commonly available dies, primers, and components, making it easier for reloaders to get precise performance without exotic tooling.

In Lee’s tables, recommended powders often include mid-burn rate options such as Benchmark, H4350, IMR 8208 XBR, and a few variances of slower or faster propellants depending on bullet weight. Lee presents both “starting loads” and “maximum loads,” along with velocity expectations and cautions about pressure. Their approach often errs towards safety while still enabling shooters to push performance where conditions and rifles permit.

The Lee data also gives recommended cartridge overall lengths (COAL) and guidelines on seat depth to help optimize bullet jump and pressure management. Because the .22 BR is sensitive to small changes in seating, these details allow reloaders to experiment in small increments (0.005") to find an accuracy node for their rifle. Lee emphasizes consistent brass preparation—neck chamfering, uniform neck tension, and trimmed brass—to support their data’s assumptions.

Though Lee’s data may not reach the extreme velocities seen in benchrest-only publications, it provides very usable, reliable recipes that often yield excellent accuracy with modern components. For shooters wanting precision without pushing the limits aggressively, Lee’s BR data is recognized as a solid starting point.

Source: Wolfe Publishing & Lee Precision Data