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27 April 2019, 02:50

Beretta682E

223 1 in 10 twist barrel

What is the best weight bullet for 1 in 10 twist ?

Thanks

Mike

27 April 2019, 03:53

B L O'Connor

Best in what sense? The longest (=heaviest weight) that will stabilize? Most accurate? The shortest (=lightest) that won't come apart? Or . . .?

27 April 2019, 04:28

hivelosity

I would say a 52 gr sierra would be about perfect.
What rifle you shooting it in?

27 April 2019, 04:32

Beretta682E

Accuracy to 325 yards is what I am looking for.

The barrel is a blaser r8 barrel.

Thanks,

Mike

27 April 2019, 05:17

vangulik

Bullet profile, not just bullet weight, is a factor.

Although I have not tried it yet, the rather short stubby for weight 60 gr Nosler Partition is supposed to shoot well in some 1-10, or even 1-12, 223 barrels.

Increased muzzle velocity from longer barrels also helps stabilization.

27 April 2019, 05:43

B L O'Connor

For 325 yards, I would regard a 52 grain Sierra as a very good starting point.

The reality is, you just have try various bullets within a range of 50 — 60 grains, and you'll probably find something that works. Both the weight, shape/profile and manufacturer. Not to mention powders.

But that's the fun, right?

27 April 2019, 06:28

Lamar

my 1-12 really likes that sierra bullet too.
it will handle some 60gr bullets if I push them,
but that's really the outer limit.
that 52gr sierra is the cats meow for tiny groups though.

27 April 2019, 08:05

Beretta682E

I am been shooting a mix bag off different 5.56/223 Ammo.

Been shooting pretty good at 300-325 yards. Between 2-3 inches and I have not dialed down the scope to a particular round/bullet.

I don’t reload and I would like to shoot something cheap or available in bulk.

Thanks,

Mike

27 April 2019, 08:27

B L O'Connor

quote:
Originally posted by Beretta682E:
I am been shooting a mix bag off different 5.56/223 Ammo.

Been shooting pretty good at 300-325 yards. Between 2-3 inches and I have not dialed down the scope to a particular round/bullet.

I don’t reload and I would like to shoot something cheap or available in bulk.

Thanks,

Mike

Well, then you've limited your options, and I can't help you other than to suggest that you experiment with whatever ammo you can find.

As always, your rifle will tell you what it likes and any loads we, who do reload, suggest will not be of much use to you.

I wish you the best.

27 April 2019, 08:34

Beretta682E

quote:
Originally posted by B L O'Connor:
quote:
Originally posted by Beretta682E:
I am been shooting a mix bag off different 5.56/223 Ammo.

Been shooting pretty good at 300-325 yards. Between 2-3 inches and I have not dialed down the scope to a particular round/bullet.

I don’t reload and I would like to shoot something cheap or available in bulk.

Thanks,

Mike
Well, then you've limited your options, and I can't help you other than to suggest that you experiment with whatever ammo you can find.

As always, your rifle will tell you what it likes and any loads we, who do reload, suggest will not be of much use to you.

I wish you the best.

I have a buddy who reloads for me. But if I am shooting 50-100 rounds a week I don’t want to impose.

Mike

27 April 2019, 17:07

p dog shooter

If you want the best groups 52 Sierra MK's I shot tens of thousands of them.

They accounted for many thousands of dead P dogs a few coyotes, crows and a couple of deer.

07 May 2019, 01:14

Beretta682E

I picked up some horandy black 62 grain on clearance at academy.

https://www.academy.com/shop/p...ain-rifle-ammunition

It shot 15.44 mm/.609 inch 5 shot group at 318 yards. There was no wind today.

I am going to try and acquire some of this ammo in bulk.

Mike

09 May 2019, 07:49

My 1 in 10 Pacnor barreled 22" AR shoots the 40 gr. V Max Hornady ahead of Benchmark very well. I've not had a pass through in front of the diaphragm or in the skull of a coyote.

10 May 2019, 03:53

B L O'Connor

quote:
Originally posted by Beretta682E:
I picked up some horandy black 62 grain on clearance at academy.

https://www.academy.com/shop/p...ain-rifle-ammunition

It shot 15.44 mm/.609 inch 5 shot group at 318 yards. There was no wind today.

I am going to try and acquire some of this ammo in bulk.

Mike

Excellent! Glad to hear it! Problem solved!