Thread: Projectile recommendations for .223

Hi all,
I’ve just started reloading .223 looking for recommendations for stock standard cup n core 55grain projectiles for general purpose goats, targets, etc. im picking they are probably a much of a muchness but keen to hear what others are using. im using 55g TTSX for deer so have that end of the spectrum covered.
cheers


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Whatever you can get that is cheap. They are indeed all much of a muchness and you won't be able to tell the difference between a Hornady, a Speer, a Nosler, or a Sierra.

There is always plenty of Hornady 55sp around they are excellent bullets on game if you want heavyweight one you need to be prepared to pay around double or triple the price.

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Targex 52gr HP, great NZ made option that really do the business. Plenty of results shown on this forum.

I've just got a 223 Rem and am on the same journey of developing good loads. I have got below MOA groups with the 60gr Vmax. I also got reasonable groups with the Hornady 55gr SP with canelure.

I used to own a 222 Rem and the 52gr & 53gr Target HP bullets from Sierra and Hornady were great on goats and fallow deer.

55gr Hornady but without the cannelure. It will smoke deer. I load for a mates T3.

Sierra 55g Gameking

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The 65g Gamekings are giant killers

Originally Posted by TeRei

55gr Hornady but without the cannelure. It will smoke deer. I load for a mates T3.

@TeRei not the cannelure ones (#2266) because they failed you or just because you've only used the non cannelure?

Originally Posted by Mathias

Targex 52gr HP, great NZ made option that really do the business. Plenty of results shown on this forum.

These are extraordinary bullets. Kill out of all proportion to their size and are very accurate. Shoot well in all of the 3 .223 rifles I have. Not at all fussy. I churn through them. Great value.

Originally Posted by charliehorse

@TeRei not the cannelure ones (#2266) because they failed you or just because you've only used the non cannelure?

More accurate from reloads. My view others may differ.

Originally Posted by Tahr

These are extraordinary bullets. Kill out of all proportion to their size and are very accurate. Shoot well in all of the 3 .223 rifles I have. Not at all fussy. I churn through them. Great value.

How do they go at speed on deer? have only shot goats with mine, i shoot them around 3800fps form a short barrel 22 250AI have shot plenty a deer with this hornady softpoint out of this rifle

Originally Posted by NewbieZAR

How do they go at speed on deer? have only shot goats with mine, i shoot them around 3800fps form a short barrel 22 250AI have shot plenty a deer with this hornady softpoint out of this rifle

Suggest you look at Tahr's posts . Lotsa dead deer. LOL .

Originally Posted by NewbieZAR

How do they go at speed on deer? have only shot goats with mine, i shoot them around 3800fps form a short barrel 22 250AI have shot plenty a deer with this hornady softpoint out of this rifle

Mine are 3250 fps. Go well on deer. Can pass through at times. The heavier Targex are better deer medicine but these little ones sure are impressive. I use them on wallaby mainly. I would rate them better than the 55 Hornady.

Still trying to get through all the Belmont black 55gr softpoint ammo I have left over from the days of the black guns,
seems to go well In my Howa. Can't complain.

The cheapest and best option is Hornady product 2266B. Its the 55gr softpoints. Have been using them for 10+ year in 223, and now in 22 250AI. And with right placement will even kill big reds.

In 223 i push them with 2208,W748,CFE223 depending what i have on hand. But even at 3800fps out of the AI it drops fallows on the spot with a crease shot. (Think ive only headshot reds with it) but ive shot reds with it in 223 and works fine, so have heaps of others