1:9 .223 what bullet?

dave · Post by **dave** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:27 pm

Hi all,

got the 223 on the way now, just what are you guys with 1:9s are using, i was hoping to use the 75gr vmax but i think it may struggle

macca · Post by **macca** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:31 pm

69/70 grain pulls mine up.But they shoot very well out to 700 yards(yes I did say 700 yards.In reasonable conditions.)
cheers Macca

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:16 am

Might look at the 69gr matchking, anyone know if the AI version makes a difference at this rate of twist or is it a safer bet just to get a 1:8?

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:45 am

69 Sierra Matchkings

75 HPBT Hornady. These are a match projectile too. They are not the Amax. Shot very well out of my LTR 223.

69SMK were great to 500m, from 500-600m is where I saw it starting to get a little tricky. 500m is a long way!

1:8 everything except the 90's pretty much!

The 1:8 with a AI'd case would be sweet in a long range varmint rifle. 75Amax at around 3000fps.!

CHeers

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:08 am

Ive been toying with the idea of 1:8 223AI just for something a bit different as i was contemplating a 20practical as well but am starting to lean towards the AI.......worth a go i reakon anyway!

trevort · Post by **trevort** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:34 am

Dave, 204 case necked up to 22 gives you just a little bit more horsepower before looking at the hot 22s

Yeah, before you all jump on, I know 204 case is based on a 222magnum, you end up with a 222m AI sort of thing

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:12 pm

lol thats fine mate never thought of it, would it work on a 223 boltface and what kind of dies would you be looking for? I cant seem to find of the shelf 20practical dies thats why ive sort have gone of the idea

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:42 pm

A couple of ideas.... and thoughts....

Consider price of projectiles. 20cals are right up there now!

If a 20cal, and something different maybe a 20-223AI. PTG make reamers for this. You can use 223AI body die 223AI bushing die for the neck with 20cal bushing, and then change the 223AI seaters stem to suit 20cal.

You then have one 20cal that you can use 223 Lapua brass... more poke than a 20TAC and 20Prac... most likely right up there with the 204R.

OR....

I would go with a 223AI!

CHeers

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:34 pm

done and done lol hopefully should have on order soon a 26" ss 223AI 1:8

HiWall · Post by **HiWall** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:36 pm

Why not just buy a .22/250?? All that stuffing around for what?? Standard twist .22/250 will spin a 69/70 grainer fast enough to stabilise.

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:48 pm

myeah true but il try this first

hang on arnt most 250s 1:14? remember my old one didnt even like 55s much let alone 75gr!

ogre6br · Post by **ogre6br** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:20 pm

dave wrote:done and done lol hopefully should have on order soon a 26" ss 223AI 1:8

good and dies are easy

Lee collet die for neck sizing

a redding 223AI body die

and you are sorted die wise

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