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Bullets for the 223 with 1 in 9 twist ?

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I know it's no doubt been ask a thousand times be for.

But I missed all of the post,I guess...Anyway I have this
McGowin bull barrel with the 9 twist.I thought about an 8
twist but the man said a 9 will do well...So I took his word
for it..So what is the heaviest bollets anyone on here has
used and to what accuracy was you getting..I have 69 grain
Sierra on hand and I tried some 73 gr Bergers with good
results..Just wondered if anyone has tried any that were
over the 73 grain? I know all rifles have their on
preference...And with things like they are,I might have a tough
time getting any more Bergers..Thanks so much for
anything you have to offer this old fart....John
 
The Hornady 75gr HPBT Match has been known to have success with 1/9 twist barrels. It shot fairly well out of my Savage 1/9 223.
 
I would think, if you watch out for excessively long bullet designs, you should be OK with up to 75 grains. Comparisons of the 75 BTHP and the 75 AMAX (the Amax is likely not to stabilize in a 1 in 9).
Doesn't mean I would not give it a try though.
 
I've read that some 1:9 barrels will shoot a 77gn bullet.When I tried them I was able to get 3/4 of an inch at 100.Did get one 1/2 inch group one time but could get them to hold a 1/2 inch for the life of me.Now I shoot the 69gn NCC and a 70gn Berger VLD,with 8208xbr.
 
capreppy said:
I got half MOA with them :)
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+1

A factory Savage 12FV 223 barrel (26", 1:9, varmint contour) shot multiple sub-half MOA 5-shot groups at 200yd with 75gr HPBT and 24 grains of Varget.

Hits on 8" round steel at 650yd were pointy end first and very consistent...as much as my wind calls were.
 
My factory 700 LTR with a 1-9" will shoot the 75 AMAXs amazingly well (.3s at 100).

I was pleasantly suprised to say the least.
 
Having good success with our testing of Hornady 75gr Amax out thru 950 yards so far in our Savage LRPV.

24.5gr of 8208 XBR with OAL of 2.49 giving 2860fps.

Topstrap
 
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I know you are asking about heavier weights, but I have had great success with the Hornady 68gr match bullet. 1/4 minute is common, with almost 100% sub 1/2 minute.
 
I have used the FGMM 69 to 1000 with awesome results. I am trying to find a load to run as well. They went 2800 out of my 23" 9 twist bolt gun. 49 min. to 1000. Going to try 4895 this week and pursue.
 
77 Sierra Match King shoots very well out of several 1-9 twist barrels I have used them in. Stout doses of Bechmark ad 8208 XBR give me the best groups and velocity.
 
I tried 75 amax's with poor results out of a 1:9 remmy. I guess it is really a matter of trial and error at that point. I have seen 77 smk's work where 75 amax's would not. Different shapes. I was shooting 400-600 and the 75's were all over he place.
As always, YMMV-Rob
 
The heaviest I've went so far is the 69gr SMK over 25.0grs of AA2520 out of a 1/9 16in RRA heavy carbine barrel.
 
+1 on the 69smk and 2520, Cornhusker, whats the reason for the use of the heavier bullets? I find the sierra 60 hp shoots just as good as the 69 at 100 yards
 
me124704 said:
My factory 700 LTR with a 1-9" will shoot the 75 AMAXs amazingly well (.3s at 100).

I was pleasantly suprised to say the least.
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What is the recipe for that load if you don't mind my asking. I have the same gun and a box of 75 AMAXs that I have been meaning to test.

Thanks!

I mainly 69smk reloads and a bunch of store bought Federal 64gr that shoots 3/4 moa when I don't want to reload.
 
I shoot a rem 700 xcr and it likes the 77 smk bullets just fine and its a 1/9 twist. Its favorite seems to be the 69 mk or the already mentioned 68 hornady.
 
Paulyr450 said:
I shoot a rem 700 xcr and it likes the 77 smk bullets just fine and its a 1/9 twist. Its favorite seems to be the 69 mk or the already mentioned 68 hornady.
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This is good to hear because I just bought a 223 tactical and cant find any 69gr bullets but have a ton of 77gr
 
I just bought 500 69 smk off gunbroker for 125 bucks,i know its high but at least i got something to load. The 77 grainers are even harder to find unless your local gander mountain or cabelas or bass pro gets them in.
 
Paulyr450 said:
I just bought 500 69 smk off gunbroker for 125 bucks,i know its high but at least i got something to load. The 77 grainers are even harder to find unless your local gander mountain or cabelas or bass pro gets them in.
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Keep an eye out at the major e-tailers. Having a brainfart right now, but one of them had them in stock just last week. Didn't last long obviously, but the vendors ARE getting product in. Just need to get in before the gougers do and then turn they turn around and resell it to you at a profit :(
 
Fellas, you guys hitting over 500 yards are using bolt actions and not gassers right? Damn, some of your distances are insanely impressive for such a light bullet.
 
Ultraman550 said:
Fellas, you guys hitting over 500 yards are using bolt actions and not gassers right? Damn, some of your distances are insanely impressive for such a light bullet.
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It is not all that easy but can be done if the combo is working. Spotter and others input invaluable. It is best when you have a backstop that kicks up good to show you up. [like a prarie dog mound:} ]
This has become a pretty good thread for the OP. Lots of input.
 
I would need someone to pick up the bullet when it hits the dirt at 400 yards then hold it in the air making swooshing sounds as they ran down range to at least 700 yards then throw it against the steel plate for me.
 
Jimichanga said:
What is the recipe for that load if you don't mind my asking. I have the same gun and a box of 75 AMAXs that I have been meaning to test.

Thanks!

I mainly 69smk reloads and a bunch of store bought Federal 64gr that shoots 3/4 moa when I don't want to reload.
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Lapua Brass
CCI BR-4
75 A-MAX
24.0 gr Varget

Standard disclaimer - reduce starting load by 10% and work up cautiously.
 
I'm working with 77 Nosler's right now. so far, out of my 1/9 XCR; no joy. best group is 1.25". the gun will put 69 SMK into 3/8"
 
+1 for 75hpbt hornadys. but i use them for my gas guns. id go a lil heavier till acuracy fell off
 
75 grain HPBT
Win brass
Win primers
25 grains varget
1 MOA hits at 500-650 yards on steel
 
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