.223 ammo the lighter stuff seems better?

[GEOFF.223 83]

I have only been uaing 55g ammo which is getting me fairly good results but most guys seem to be shoting lighter stuff 45-50g in a 1-12 twist barrel anyone exsperienced the difference in the 55g to 45/50g ammo?

[3175darren 1,103]

I am using 52 gr h/p

And they are spot on,no problems my gun has a slow twist too, which means its better for lighter bullets I wanted to experiment with the heavier bullets, but I got the rifle at a very reasonable price so I tried it, I have stuck to 52 gr h/p but will try some really light stuff in summer just to see what happens trouble is I dont want to compromise any wind stability I have done ok on foxes this,year after a slow start it would be interesting to find out what people are getting with the 45 gr though

[GEOFF.223 83]

yeah heard alot about the 52s the 53 tornado are supposed to be great my local shops on sell 55 pain in the dairy-air.

was talking to a few guys that shot .223 competions and they said the hornady light stuff will have to gp further a field to see of i can get someone who sells it.

[GEOFF.223 83]

I am using 52 gr h/p

And they are spot on,no problems my gun has a slow twist too, which means its better for lighter bullets I wanted to experiment with the heavier bullets, but I got the rifle at a very reasonable price so I tried it, I have stuck to 52 gr h/p but will try some really light stuff in summer just to see what happens trouble is I dont want to compromise any wind stability I have done ok on foxes this,year after a slow start it would be interesting to find out what people are getting with the 45 gr though

 

great group well done

[3175darren 1,103]

yeah heard alot about the 52s the 53 tornado are supposed to be great my local shops on sell 55 pain in the dairy-air.

was talking to a few guys that shot .223 competions and they said the hornady light stuff will have to gp further a field to see of i can get someone who sells it.

You may have to load your own, but most people do stock the lighter stuff mind,if you are looking for long range you will be better with the heavier bullets, zx10mike is currently developing his heavy loads with his custom made 223 rifle but he had his made with a faster twist, it's a interesting calibre which loves foxes

[3175darren 1,103]

I am using 52 gr h/p

And they are spot on,no problems my gun has a slow twist too, which means its better for lighter bullets I wanted to experiment with the heavier bullets, but I got the rifle at a very reasonable price so I tried it, I have stuck to 52 gr h/p but will try some really light stuff in summer just to see what happens trouble is I dont want to compromise any wind stability I have done ok on foxes this,year after a slow start it would be interesting to find out what people are getting with the 45 gr though

 

great group well done

cheer's

[redtailhawk1 84]

My mate made me some 40g home brew and I love them. Dropped last fox at 210 yds

[3175darren 1,103]

My mate made me some 40g home brew and I love them. Dropped last fox at 210 yds

Do you know what the load was IE powder and bullet head ?

[GEOFF.223 83]

just reading up there on the 40g its seems to have great trajectory compared to 55g+

 

also was wondering about bullet seating depth i have heard various different views on it some say bullet to touch barrel some say 10,000th of a inch of clearance so wats recommended by professionals ?

[3175darren 1,103]

I have always set mine just off , about a millimetre never set one touching, which might be a problem with light bullets for length

[redtailhawk1 84]

My mate made me some 40g home brew and I love them. Dropped last fox at 210 yds

Do you know what the load was IE powder and bullet head ?

 

I will ask my mate and let you know. They are a great round