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  1. 12-04-2019, 08:26 PM #1
    Wingman
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    Quote Originally Posted by nor-west View Post
    Just curious how would that compare to the Weatherby .224 magnum? I'm thinking of getting a fast twist barrel for mine.
    @nor-west I found some ADI load data for that cartridge with 70gr projectiles listed as a max charge of 32gr of 2209 giving 2777fps from a 23" barrel.
    That doesnt seem very hot/fast? My 24" .223 shoots the 69gr pills to 3200fps with 26gr of 2206H.
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