Thread: Is .223 a good all rounder?

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Here we go. This one looks about the right size for me.

I recon I could hit that rock at 900m with my Remington Speedmaster 22 rimfire ........... with one eye closed

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by Tahr

So, this is a good solid stag and demonstrates the typical performance of the 55grn TTSX. The mark you can see on his shoulder is the exit. I shot him in the ribs on the other side. Range 230 yards. He dropped on the spot. I've shot plenty of deer with the same load and this is what I've come to expect up to 250 yards or so.
For any further I flick in a 69 grn Targex

What's your targex load? I tried loading some just recently but struggled. I was using bm2 and used the adi data for the sierra 69 bthp. I think 21.5 - 23.5 from memory. 2800 fps at max, but no pressure signs.

Originally Posted by Leadfoot

What's your targex load? I tried loading some just recently but struggled. I was using bm2 and used the adi data for the sierra 69 bthp. I think 21.5 - 23.5 from memory. 2800 fps at max, but no pressure signs.

26 grns 2206, Norma brass. 3k 20" barrel. Wonderfully accurate.

Be careful with that load , eh. I'm using good cases. Usual work up. In my rifle its about .2grn off pressure signs.

Thanks. I'm using Norma brass but might try 2206h. What's your oal? I went to 2.35" but I need to seat it back further or do the mag mod.

Originally Posted by Leadfoot

Thanks. I'm using Norma brass but might try 2206h. What's your oal? I went to 2.35" but I need to seat it back further or do the mag mod.

Just mag length.

I suspect a lot of the .223's reputation has to do with the fact that its considered a specialist Deer caliber used by experienced shooters.
You have to pick your shots and deliver the projectile in the exact place to be successful .
Well I can tell you right now that my 7mm Mag barrel on my Blaser isn't the answer to all questions and no matter what your shooting at you should still have the .223 mindset and place the bullet precisely .
If you use a .223 for long enough it will make your bigger calibers even more efficient .

Ken


Ken

Originally Posted by Ground Control

I suspect a lot of the .223's reputation has to do with the fact that its considered a specialist Deer caliber used by experienced shooters.
You have to pick your shots and deliver the projectile in the exact place to be successful .
Well I can tell you right now that my 7mm Mag barrel on my Blaser isn't the answer to all questions and no matter what your shooting at you should still have the .223 mindset and place the bullet precisely .
If you use a .223 for long enough it will make your bigger calibers even more efficient .

Ken


Ken

That's a great point. I started out shooting possums with an air rifle and to kill a possum with an air rifle you have to be spot on. I put a lot of time into being accurate and most possums were one shot kills to the chest

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