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Thread: 62 grn Sako projectiles in .223

  1. 18-10-2024, 01:10 PM #1
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    62 grn Sako projectiles in .223

    Has anyone used these on deer or wallaby? How did they go? They are ordinary lead tipped and semi pointed. BC .214

    Ive got 150 and want to use them up.
    Tested a load yesterday. Grouped about .75" for 5 at 3180 fps using BM2. So they are good to go.
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    What twist rate was that in?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    What twist rate was that in?
    1:8 Hardy Barrel. 20". Savage Lightweight action.
    Much used Geco cases. Fed match primer. 25.3 grn BM2 (dont start here) 2.260" OAL
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    My Ruger American Ranch II, 16.5", 1:8 twist loves 62gn Hdy Flat Base soft points. Used on goats they're lethal. Turn turkeys into feather dusters. Havnt used on deer, usually pick up 243 or 7x57mm for them..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jhon View Post
    My Ruger American Ranch II, 16.5", 1:8 twist loves 62gn Hdy Flat Base soft points. Used on goats they're lethal. Turn turkeys into feather dusters. Havnt used on deer, usually pick up 243 or 7x57mm for them..
    Mate uses them. Cheap as chips and as you say effective.

    Am interested specifically about the Sako 62grn performance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    1:8 Hardy Barrel. 20". Savage Lightweight action.
    Much used Geco cases. Fed match primer. 25.3 grn BM2 (dont start here) 2.260" OAL
    Thanks. I just got another 223 (1:12) and am looking at load options.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Has anyone used these on deer or wallaby? How did they go? They are ordinary lead tipped and semi pointed. BC .214

    Ive got 150 and want to use them up.
    Tested a load yesterday. Grouped about .75" for 5 at 3180 fps using BM2. So they are good to go.
    BC .241 sorry (not .214)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Has anyone used these on deer or wallaby? How did they go? They are ordinary lead tipped and semi pointed. BC .214

    Ive got 150 and want to use them up.
    Tested a load yesterday. Grouped about .75" for 5 at 3180 fps using BM2. So they are good to go.
    Don’t think the deer or wallaby will notice the difference with good shot placement
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