Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by makka

How do you think the 74's would go pushed hard (3300-3400) in a 9 twist? are they any shorter than a 75 eldm? I have come to the conclusion that mine just doesn't stabilse the 75 eldm's properly

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

First deer with the 223. Blue bin for reference. Only a tiny one. Red orphaned fawn. Still a good learning experience for the kids in shooting and guiding someone in across a valley on walkie talkies. 185m with the 73gr ELD-Match.

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

I have about 20gn more powder behind it
@Tahr that would be much appreciated, I will flick you a pm in the morning

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

I'm getting 2780 with the 73 ELDM out of a 16 inch T3.

Originally Posted by rimubay

I'm getting 2780 with the 73 ELDM out of a 16 inch T3.

That's a lot faster than through our Howa!

Originally Posted by Springy

Is it possible to push them that fast in a 223? Factory 73gr ELD-Match are only going 2555fps out of our 16 inch.

My mates Tikka 22" - factory 73gr eldm @ 2725fps