Thread: 223 on deer

Looking forward to trying these fella's

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Has anyone tried these rounds on game before?

I'm not sure they'll stabilize in my Vixen with its slow twist, but as I'm a non reloader, factory ammunition is currently my only option.

Those numbers on box are surprisingly good. I have used the 50 grn ttsx with great results. But I keep range under 150yards.they kill well

They need a 9T or faster.

62-grain TSX BT / TAC-X BT Sectional Density .177 Ballistic Coefficient .287 C.O.A.L 2.250”
Powder
PowerPro Varmint
A-2460 CFE 223 AR-Comp A-2015 BL-C(2) TAC H4895 *Varget RL 15
Charge (grains)
Velocity (fps)
Charge (grains)
Velocity (fps)

23.5
2860
26.2C
3154
22.4
2818
24.9
3119
24.2
2838
26.9C
3163
21.2
2802
23.5
3082
20.0
2795
22.0
3018
23.5
2825
25.5
3046
22.5
2787
24.5
3055
22.5
2876
24.5
3034
23.5
2807
25.5C
3021
23.5
2876
25.5C
3066
Suggested Bullet Use
62-grain TTSX BT Sectional Density .177 Ballistic Coefficient .294 C.O.A.L 2.250”
Suggested Bullet Use
69-grain Match Burner Sectional Density .196 Ballistic Coefficient .339 C.O.A.L 2.250”
Suggested Bullet Use
Recommended Twist: 1:9” or faster

Slow twist you MIGHT get a 40-45grn mono to stabilise but most are too long so need faster twist.

Would an unstable bullet still be stable enough to 50 odd meters? or would they be horribly wonky from the muzzle?
I'm not shooting too distance, only bush hunting ranges so i don't need super accuracy.
I wonder how effective or uneffective a unstable projectile would be at close range.

Originally Posted by 9STAGS

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Has anyone tried these rounds on game before?

I'm not sure they'll stabilize in my Vixen with its slow twist, but as I'm a non reloader, factory ammunition is currently my only option.

You would be better off with 55gr Sierra GMK or 60gr SP Hornady [2270]. The Barnes kinda like a hot boiler room. 2C.

Originally Posted by 9STAGS

Would an unstable bullet still be stable enough to 50 odd meters? or would they be horribly wonky from the muzzle?
I'm not shooting too distance, only bush hunting ranges so i don't need super accuracy.
I wonder how effective or uneffective a unstable projectile would be at close range.

I wouldn't do it....you know that sooner or later you will get only chance of day at hundyish and will wound or miss. I've been down this track and it's bloody frustrating and just not worth the hassle. At the sub 150 ranges the 50-55grn or even up to 64grn Winchester factory stuff work fine.

223ai up and running. 16" 1:7 twist chucking out the 88 eld's at 2600, or 62gr coppers at 3000.



HT-70LRF bang on out to 800m. Mostly wallabies but deer are gonna be in trouble too!

Originally Posted by Pommy

223ai up and running. 16" 1:7 twist chucking out the 88 eld's at 2600, or 62gr coppers at 3000.

HT-70LRF bang on out to 800m. Mostly wallabies but deer are gonna be in trouble too!

YES on so many levels.

Originally Posted by Pommy

223ai up and running. 16" 1:7 twist chucking out the 88 eld's at 2600, or 62gr coppers at 3000.

HT-70LRF bang on out to 800m. Mostly wallabies but deer are gonna be in trouble too!

Not to mention the pigs, hares, feral cats, hedgehogs, Canada geese or unlucky bunny wabbits!

69gr targex getting used in the wild.
CZ527, one off chassis.

I just love that scope cap

Originally Posted by Pommy

223ai up and running. 16" 1:7 twist chucking out the 88 eld's at 2600, or 62gr coppers at 3000.

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HT-70LRF bang on out to 800m. Mostly wallabies but deer are gonna be in trouble too!

That's cool