Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Tahr

Not sure what you are referring to by "they" but yes, 22.250 are almost exclusively 1:14 twist which limits them to lighter bullets like the 55grn and some 60grn. Whereas it is usual for the .223 to have a faster twist (1:12 through to 1:8) which can stabilise heavier bullets - with the 1:8 through to 80 grn).

I started reading where you had the photo of the stag shot with the 60 grn Hammer, which is the projectile I was referring to.
Read a bit further back, and now see I was less than clear…

Thx

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

I started reading where you had the photo of the stag shot with the 60 grn Hammer, which is the projectile I was referring to.
Read a bit further back, and now see I was less than clear…

Thx

@Lauries Hut 9 twist or faster.
https://hammerbullets.com/product/22...hammer-hunter/

Originally Posted by Tahr

@Lauries Hut 9 twist or faster.
https://hammerbullets.com/product/22...hammer-hunter/

I just checked and you’re right. Seems the Tikka is 1:14, so presumably too slow.
Will get a sample pack and try anyway unless anyone has tried already without success, or can definitively say they won’t shoot?

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

I just checked and you’re right. Seems the Tikka is 1:14, so presumably too slow.
Will get a sample pack and try anyway unless anyone has tried already without success, or can definitively say they won’t shoot?

Have a look at the 52 grn Hammers. They are good and might stabilise although 1/10 is recommended. The 44 grn is recommended for 1/14. You will be shocked when you see the price.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Have a look at the 52 grn Hammers. They are good and might stabilise although 1/10 is recommended. The 44 grn is recommended for 1/14. You will be shocked when you see the price.

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