Thread: .223: The Ins & Outs of it

Mines a 1:9 CZ Kevlar Varmint, long since discontinued. Despite its faster twist I've had best accuracy with lighter projectiles.
Currently playing with 40gr V-Max which actually belong to my Hornet. (Although my Hornet is better with 35 gr V-Max.) Using a stiffish load of BM2 (love that powder). Have to use a tall drop tube to get powder in. Rem 7 1/2 BR or RWS primers.
Mag length is my restriction.
Have played with 2206 (not H), 2208, WW748, IMR 8808 XBR. 2206 was good but virtually none left now. BM2 is my favourite. Really nice to measure out.
Favourite projectile would probabaly be the Sierra 52gr HPBT. Target type projectile but still a good killer.

Originally Posted by zimmer

Mines a 1:9 CZ Kevlar Varmint, long since discontinued. Despite its faster twist I've had best accuracy with lighter projectiles.
Currently playing with 40gr V-Max which actually belong to my Hornet. Using a stiffish load of BM2 (love that powder). Have to use a drop tube to get powder in. Mag length is my restriction.
Have played with 2206 (not H), 2208, WW748, 8208. 2206 was good but virtually none left now. BM2 is my favourite. Really nice to measure out.
Favourite projectile would probabaly be the Sierra 52gr HPBT. Target type projectile but still a good killer.

I used to use the 52 Sierra target bullet you mention through a .222 meat hunting in the 70's. They have a good solid base that gave them decent penetration but the front still expanded ok. I see that over 50 years later they are still making them. Nowadays the 52 Targex is not to be sneezed at.