What .223 Bullet Would You Use?

[Timon]

Am loading for a .223 in 52-53 grain area for target use only. I have been using Nosler Custom Competition for the last year or two, with good results. Was wondering about other bullets though. Would use Berger but they don’t make a 52-53 grain boat tail, only a flat base. I am considering the Nosler of course, and also a Sierra Matchking and the Hornady ELD Match. Which one would you use, or do you prefer something else. I know each rifle is different, but am just thinking of possible moving on from the Nosler. Thanks.
Scott

 

[Ramblerman]

What twist you shooting? The premium flat base bullets from custom makers in that weight range are what most will recommend here I bet if you are shooting a slow twist. BIB bullets come to mind

 

[Timon]

Sorry, knew I would leave something out. It is a total custom build with a 12 twist. I was just reading about flat vs boat tail bullets. I’m shooting out to 300, looks like a flat base might not be bad.

 

[hogpatrol]

I recommend the 52 gr Sierra HPBT. The Blitz King in 55 is a boat tail. It'll work too.

https://www.sierrabullets.com/product/22-caliber-52-gr-hpbt-matchking/

 

[Bc'z]

http://bartsbullets.weebly.com/22-cailiber.html

 

[Big Mc]

Am loading for a .223 in 52-53 grain area for target use only. I have been using Nosler Custom Competition for the last year or two, with good results. Was wondering about other bullets though. Would use Berger but they don’t make a 52-53 grain boat tail, only a flat base. I am considering the Nosler of course, and also a Sierra Matchking and the Hornady ELD Match. Which one would you use, or do you prefer something else. I know each rifle is different, but am just thinking of possible moving on from the Nosler. Thanks.
Scott

Barts Just my two cents Tommy Mc

 

[wbm]

Sierra 55gr BlitzKing and Benchmark.

 

[Timon]

Sierra 55gr BlitzKing and Benchmark.

I have u

Barts Just my two cents Tommy Mc

Tommy do you know if there is anyway to buy a hundred of them to try out to see if the rifle likes them? Hate to buy 500 to test.

 

[Timon]

Sierra 55gr BlitzKing and Benchmark.

Love that Benchmark!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

You cant go wrong with a flat base in that weight range. In fact thats whats preferred.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Easy choice....Barts 52. This has been the light bullet of choice in every .22 caliber rifle I have owned the last 20 years.

 

[Timon]

Easy choice....Barts 52. This has been the light bullet of choice in every .22 caliber rifle I have owned the last 20 years.

Thanks!

 

[Timon]

You cant go wrong with a flat base in that weight range. In fact thats whats preferred.

Thank you. I’ve been shooting the boat tails so long, looks like a switch is in order. Glad I posted this.

 

[Bc'z]

I have u

Tommy do you know if there is anyway to buy a hundred of them to try out to see if the rifle likes them? Hate to buy 500 to test.

I'll bet dollars to doughnuts @BartsBullets will hook you up.
Give him a call

 

[Timon]

I'll bet dollars to doughnuts @BartsBullets will hook you up.
Give him a call

I just called their number and left a message

I'll bet dollars to doughnuts @BartsBullets will hook you up.
Give him a call

Just got off the phone with Bart and ordered some. Will take 4-6 weeks to get them though. Had a great talk with him!

 

[Bill K]

what bullet is best ? You rifle will tell you what IT likes. You can try any number of bullets from custom makers or the major one's put out, but bottom line is a load and bullet that is the most accurate, consistently in YOUR rifle.

 

[tmwinds]

When you get the Barts try some VV N133 powder. It really shot well in my .223 with the 52 gr. flat base bullets.

 

[ronsatspokane]

Hornady 50 grain vmax is what I run in 12 twist 223 barrels. One of those guns consistently 1/4 to half MOA. The other is 1/2 to 3/4 MOA. Driven by CFE223. The less accurate one is a short barreled full length stock carbine. The other is a varmint gun with a longer heavier barrel.

 

[Timon]

When you get the Barts try some VV N133 powder. It really shot well in my .223 with the 52 gr. flat base bullets.

Thank you.

 

[Timon]

what bullet is best ? You rifle will tell you what IT likes. You can try any number of bullets from custom makers or the major one's put out, but bottom line is a load and bullet that is the most accurate, consistently in YOUR rifle.

Oh, I agree, which is why I am doing testing with a 100 box. I also just ordered a box of Berger’s to try out. I will also try the Hornady and the Sierra, just to see, but was wondering what others used.