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I yust got my new rifle Sako Varmint cal 223. Will a 80grs Sierra Match work good or its too heavy mybee 77 grs is enough.Now Sako is with 1-8" barrel.What will be the best powder and how much. Dillon | ||
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Dillon, 1 in 8 should handle the 80 gr OK, but in my limited experence I got better accuracy out to 700 metres with the 69gr Sierra using about 24grains of Benchmark. I went to 80gr only to get to 800 odd metres, using about 24gr of Varget. I've been a bit over those figures, but to no real gain. John L. | |||
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23.5 grs of N-135 with WSR primers. This the AMU load. It is extremely accurate. | |||
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Many thanks for help and info.I will use my Sako for target shooting on distance 70 to 200m,and we have lot of wind in my area! So i have been told that a 80grs will be better in strong wind than a 69grs bullet. Iam new with rifle shooting,and greatful for any help if 80grs will be the best for my use. Dillon | |||
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Yes, the 80's will be much better, as their 25% higher BC dictates. | |||
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Dillon, go with the 80's. The Berger website suggests a 1-8" twist for the 80 grn VLD's: http://www.bergerbullets.com/catalog.htm As for the wind, keep in mind that time of flight is as significant a factor in bullet drift as BC, so if you're fighting a lot of wind, load 'em up fast! Tim People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell | |||
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