Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Trout

Okay 223 experts,whats a nice barrel length (suppressed)for a 223 using factory ammo.Shooting mostly inside 250yds,deer n roos.Not too long 24'' but not to short and noisy.

I'm no expert, but 18-20" for me. Easy to get in & out of the truck or off the quad.

16 to 18inch
1:8 or 1:9 twist

I like 20". Handy without giving away too much performance. Have 2 at that length.
I have to say though that my full length Tikka doesn't bother me at all.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I like 20". Handy without giving away too much performance. Have 2 at that length.
I have to say though that my full length Tikka doesn't bother me at all.

Would they go alright in a 22-250 (Tikka)?
I read somewhere the twist rate in the 250 was different to a 223.

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

Would they go alright in a 22-250 (Tikka)?
I read somewhere the twist rate in the 250 was different to a 223.

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).

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).

Can buy 1:8 22-250 Tikkas in the states surprised they haved come here yet.

Originally Posted by Stocky

Can buy 1:8 22-250 Tikkas in the states surprised they haved come here yet.

When has Beretta cared about NZ hunters.

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/

After several 20" 223s Im really liking the 18" Bergara . Its shooting 55g Fiocchi and Sako at just over 3000 fps

Tent man,
What length can you load to for a Bergara mag?


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Only about 59mm, maybe a tad more with the factory "box". I'm thinking of making a mod to mine - cutting the mag box rear block out and replacing it with a shorter one - as there is plenty of room. However the shortish throat and barrel all conspire to make it a journey of marginal gains . . .

Originally Posted by Tentman

Only about 59mm, maybe a tad more with the factory "box". I'm thinking of making a mod to mine - cutting the mag box rear block out and replacing it with a shorter one - as there is plenty of room. However the shortish throat and barrel all conspire to make it a journey of marginal gains . . .

TM,
You hit the key points, big time.
Thanks!


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Makes the 77gn TMKs look cheap

This evening. 100 yards or so with 60 grn Hammer. Made it about 30 yards.



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