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Thread: 223 subsonic vs Wabbit

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    223 subsonic vs Wabbit

    A very cheeky Wabbit just outside the house @ 30m
    the only way to get it was via a glass door so just poked the suppressor through the gap
    Very very soft retort inside hahaa fast twist Howa x 70grain varmint soft point
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    finally got it note Wingmans alloy stock just love them
    Cheers

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    Have sent you a pm about .223 subs.

    Is that the 70gr Speer Varmint you’re using there?
    Just...say...the...word

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    @AR7 what length barrel are you running on that awesome little rig?

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    Hi barrel length 10.5 inches measured from bolt face
    70 grain Varmint Speer soft point

    cheers
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    What is the velocity of the 70 grains, running them subsonic?

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    Sorry i havent crono them just down loaded to make a quieter load no echo up the valley Cheers

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    I'd guess 1150 fps max so I'd guess 200 ftlbs of biff on contact

 

 

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