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17 May 2005, 15:01
Dillon
80 grs Sierra Match
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
17 May 2005, 16:43
JAL
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.
17 May 2005, 19:26
ricciardelli
http://stevespages.com/224_8_80.html


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18 May 2005, 08:16
Ralph Hyrlik
23.5 grs of N-135 with WSR primers. This the AMU load. It is extremely accurate.
18 May 2005, 15:01
Dillon
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
19 May 2005, 09:42
Ralph Hyrlik
Yes, the 80's will be much better, as their 25% higher BC dictates.
20 May 2005, 04:24
tmoore4627
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

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