Thread: How much does handloading improve accuracy?

Originally Posted by zimmer

My first thought was your twist not stabilizing them but twist problems usually show up with key holing. And sometimes not classic full on keyholes but just slight tilting which you can see with different blackening on the sides of your bullet holes.
Barnes do however, because of their construction, require faster twist rates than equivalent weight lead cored projectiles.
One solution, if twist stability is the issue, is to spin them faster/drive them faster, if possible/safe. All of course based on Barnes recommended loads.

yea iv had the 55g barnes going sideways in the 22-250 , if I cant get these to work in the 223 will try them in the 22-250 with hopefully better results , just rechecked the holes under the paper still look straight to me , iv got 5 rounds charged at 25g il reseat them to Grandpa,s recommendations of oal 55mm , Failing these what other 50 or 55 grain projectiles would you recommend for deer ? .

Thanks for the suggestions .