Thread: Belmont 223 and fiocchi 308

Wondering if anyone would have a few belmont sp either 55 or 62gr that I could try in Christchurch happy to pay for them also have 17 .308 fiocchi 150gr sst for trade or sale $30

I’ve been using the 55gr sp for work and rate them. Just get them they are surprisingly effective and accurate

Originally Posted by Fat ninja

I’ve been using the 55gr sp for work and rate them. Just get them they are surprisingly effective and accurate

Have you compared the 55gr and 62gr?

My experience isn't extensive but Ive used Belmont 55 grn in a couple of rifles and seen it used in a couple and it was reliable and accurate and had a bit of zip. Ive used it on quite a number of deer in the past and seen it used a lot on wallaby. Always good.

Its what I would definitely use again if I didn't enjoy fiddling with my own handholds.

[QUOTE=Ben Waimata;1120052]Have you compared the 55gr and 62gr? Na not yet

Send me a txt and i can hook you up with some to test,or get some from h&f as that is the same in a different box
Nick
0272266034

Tried some of the h&f as Nick recommended and did the job 3 groups all bang on an inch.just have to order some belmont now

Belmont is struggling to get reloading components. FWIW, my 1:9 twist Howa shot their 55 gr thru one ragged hole at 100m, but did not like the 62 gr so much.
At 300m the 55 gr was very wind susceptible so I bought a heavy barrel 1:8 twist rig. That rifle does not like 55 gr, handles 62’s ok, but loves Belmonts 77 gr with SMK pills; again not currently available to my knowledge.