223 bullet selection.....

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cam_mackps2
.222 Remington
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Re: 223 bullet selection.....

Post by cam_mackps2 »

17MachIV wrote:I use the 55 gn Sierra super roo load and 24.5 grns of BM2 in my ruger VT, they are as accurate as I can shoot and can't make the furries any deader, very happy with this load.

Steve
I am currently playing around with the Sierra bulk pack too.
I am using 2206H, using the same load of 26gr (ADI MAX) i used with BTs i was getting MOA, i pushed it a little further to 26.6gr with no pressure signs but settle on 26.4gr.
The accuracy was getting better the hotter i went.
Plowboy
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Re: 223 bullet selection.....

Post by Plowboy »

Compared to BTs what is the ricocet factor like? I first used Fed 55gn soft points and there seemed to be a bigger hole in the ground than the rabbit or fox. I went to 50gn HPs after that and all good since.
marcus

Re: 223 bullet selection.....

Post by marcus »

The Super Roo load has worked with my go-to load for 55 gn pills. 24.8gn BM2 or 2206H (slightly more accurate of the two) - gave me half minute three shot groups in my old Sako Vixen and 5 shot 1 inch groups in my new Ruger Predator, which is still settling in.
Marcus
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