Anybody using Hornady 62 FMJBT in .223?

Mike_in_FL

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  • Feb 29, 2008
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    I put some together using a LOT of 8208 xbr and LC brass. 2 out of 3 of my AR uppers shot that load about MOA, the 3rd hated it. If you're using this bullet, what's the best accuracy you've gotten out of them? I will be doing some more testing with these.
     
    The 55gr version is less than 1.5 moa in non-sorted LC brass in three different scoped AR's. The best "cheap" bullet I've used. No exp w/ the 62gr though. Edit: Maybe not less than 1.5 moa in all three. It's been a while since load development.
     
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    I started using them in my SIG MCX and was surprised at how good the results were. Using Varget I was able to find two good nodes. I did a review on midwayUSA that is on page 2 under the name Dick from CO. I posted velocities and pictures. I liked them so much especially for the price I order another 1100 since I went through the first 1100 in 5 months. I am now seeing great results with them in my Tikka 223 Varmint. Not quite seeing the velocities I would like though. Best group with the Sig MCX is 0.500" five shots at 100 yards and 0.300" five shots at 100 yards with the tikka. This site is not allowing me to upload pics