Thread: 223 1:9twist load recommendations for deer

Originally Posted by Kelton

I shot 65gamekings in my 1-9 model 7 no flash plastic tips and I wouldn’t a clue what the bc was but man they really are a very empathetic killer and I’d happily recommend them to anyone with the mentioned criteria I didn’t shoot any reds but I wouldn’t hesitate to it knock fallow stags and wild pork over very well

Thanks mate looks like that’s the direction I’ll head down, as I said 200m max sort of distance I’m not fussed about bc just looking for first hand experience and utilising the twist with slightly heavier pills

Originally Posted by charliehorse

Before you go too far down the track....can it shoot at all or is there something not right with the rifle setup? Check all the usuals and make sure it's good and clean.

Yes done that, gone over the rifle completely and cleaned well, it had fired less than 50 rounds when I got hold of it. All seems to be in order, dpt shortened and did the crown, everything they have done for me in the past has been perfect, maybe I’ve just been unlucky with the factory ammo I’ve selected so far
Cheers

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

@Oldbloke the sierra super roo isn't something ive seen here in NZ. We used to get nosler shots which were evidently for the roo trade and we're a damn good bullet

It's just the Sierra 55 gn SP #1365 game king purchased in a bulk pack

Originally Posted by Husky1600#2

60gn Hornady, 63gn Sierra - drop deer no problems. 1-9 might be a tad too slow for the 75's, only one way to find out.

The 60gr Hornady goes super well in Vixens and 223. The 63gr Sierra has been supeceded by 65gr GMK. The 63gr mimics the super reliable and very effective PMC 64gr which was very popular in NZ in early mid 90's when PMC was sold in both packets and bulk in NZ especialy thru HnF.

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

Same rifle but 22"barrel. Same twist.
IIRC 18mm at 100 yards. This is my current load.

Try the 55gr GMK with BM2. Both quicker and more accurate. 2C.

Got some 69g targex, loaded to try with a 1/9 Savage, will report back, target wise @ 100

Originally Posted by TeRei

Try the 55gr GMK with BM2. Both quicker and more accurate. 2C.

It's doing what I need. Anyway I have 1.5kg of AR2208. May never use it all.

Shot today shows potential, extreme seating depth, may improve with a bigger jump & a fuller case.

Originally Posted by flock

Shot today shows potential, extreme seating depth, may improve with a bigger jump & a fuller case.
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Thanks for the info, I’ve had a look around my main issue is going to be tracking down projectiles in the 60-69gr range they must be popular

@Kiwi Greg will have something...?

Trademe 500 62gr hornady SP $165

Look at it this way maybe. You have other rifles that will tackle bigger animals out further much better.keep .223 for casual walkies and smaller than stag type game.IF you happen to be carrying it and something big pops up.you just going to have to be patient and wait for right shot to present itself ,then place that tiny pill precisely... Guys been doing it for fifty years before this new fad for fast twists n heavy pills came along. Follow the rules of engagement and you will be fine with 50-55 grn basic cheap as chips cup n core loads. A half dozen premium loads in tit pocket maybe...not end of world if don't have them.

65gr game king. 25.5 gr 2206h
Consistently shoots 10 shot groups under MOA in my 9 twist Howa mini and works great on deer.

Just re-found n bumped up a couple of older 223 threads. That magic load still works lol

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

65gr game king. 25.5 gr 2206h
Consistently shoots 10 shot groups under MOA in my 9 twist Howa mini and works great on deer.

I have the Sierra 65 Gameking projectiles in stock