223 1 in 12 twist how heavy?

[ClintC]

has anyone used a 55 grain 223 for deer? the lightest i have used was 75 grain and it worked great but through a different gun.

I have used 55gr for deer in a AR. he made is 5 yards back into the grass and fell over. The shot placement had to be right on.

 

[cowadle]

I have been shooting Hornady 52gr. Does vary well. I have been thinking of letting mine go for one that can shoot the beaver bullets. just don’t know yet. sale or re barrel.

what typically is the range you take the deer at?

 

[ClintC]

100 or less yards. a 223 is fast and small. I want double lung and hart shot. I don’t want to chase deer 1/4 mile or more.

 

[cowadle]

100 or less yards. a 223 is fast and small. I want double lung and hart shot. I don’t want to chase deer 1/4 mile or more.

you have been actually using this load for deer? at 100 or less?

 

[ClintC]

you have been actually using this load for deer? at 100 or less?

Yes, 100 yards or less. Barns 55gr bullets. I will not take the shot unless I know it’s going to be good.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001614493.

 

[cowadle]

Yes, 100 yards or less. Barns 55gr bullets. I will not take the shot unless I know it’s going to be good.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001614493.

Thank You.

 

[HoLeChit]

I found these to be the best factory load that I tried for that rifle, and devastating on coyotes. Regularly shot .6-.7moa with a hot barrel.

If you want them, I have 109 rounds of factory loaded I can bring up next week for $125.

I also have 200 hornady 40gr vmax projectiles and 200 hornady 50gr soft point projectiles. $20/per 100.

 

[OHJEEZE]

no sir. it is a howa 1500. i haven't confirmed the twist rate yet bit it may be a 1 in 11 or a 1 in 12 twist?

Gotcha!

I just know that 21" was a popular length for the contender carbine barrels prior to the G2

 

[cowadle]

View attachment 394902View attachment 394903I found these to be the best factory load that I tried for that rifle, and devastating on coyotes. Regularly shot .6-.7moa with a hot barrel.

If you want them, I have 109 rounds of factory loaded I can bring up next week for $125.

I also have 200 hornady 40gr vmax projectiles and 200 hornady 50gr soft point projectiles. $20/per 100.

Thank but i already have plenty of that. i want to test the upper limit in grains and stability. probably sierra 63 grain soft point? thank you very much though for the offer and information.

 

[Rickt300]

I have a 1-12 twist 223 that I have loaded for years with flat based 60 grain bullets. No problems at all. It also shoots the Speer 70 grain semi point bullet very well.