Heavy .224 that is more frangible than the 75gr Amax?

[gzig5]

My 22BR has an 8" twist and really prefers the heavier bullets over the light ones. Does about .5-.6 MOA with 40-55g but tightens up the heavier the bullet. 75 Amax go into one hole at 100yds and 3/8"c-c at 200yds. They worked OK on prairie dogs last year in Nebraska, but as velocity goes down past 300yds, the terminal effect gets a bit sketchy. Would like to find an alternate 75gr+ bullet to try this year. Any suggestions with good terminal performance? If memory serves, I'm pushing them just under 3000fps.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Problem will be velocity, higher velocity more jacket disruption on impact. Have you tried the Hornady 62 gr VT ? The new 69 gr version maybe the solution.

 

[ebb]

This is just me thinking out loud. Would a Barnes or other copper bullet have longer size more like your 75 grain but be lighter than a lead jacketed bullet so you could get the speed you are looking for?

 

[Gary in MD]

I've started working with the new Sierra 69 grain Blitz King in the 22-250. Hoping for explosive performance.

 

[gzig5]

This is just me thinking out loud. Would a Barnes or other copper bullet have longer size more like your 75 grain but be lighter than a lead jacketed bullet so you could get the speed you are looking for?

Might work, but I don't think a solid copper bullet will open quick enough. I tried some of their 50 gr powdered metal bullets in another rifle with same thought and accuracy was so-so but I might have some left over to try in the 22BR.

 

[gzig5]

Problem will be velocity, higher velocity more jacket disruption on impact. Have you tried the Hornady 62 gr VT ? The new 69 gr version maybe the solution.

Might be the ticket. I've been loading out of my stockpile for a while and haven't had to buy bullets. Didn't know the VT existed. Will definitely try both 62 and 69.

Didn't know the 69 Blitzking was out either.

I have some Lapua 69gr HPs that the rifle likes almost as much as the Amax, but those small tips didn't look like they would open up very quickly.

 

[Jrjones]

There’s a YouTube video of guys shooting rock chucks w that 69 sierra BK. Looked like they swallowed tannerite. Maybe check that out. I think they pulled the bullets from factory sierra ammo before the bullets we’re available as a component.

 

[slancey]

I've been shooting the 69 Sierra Tipped MatchKing at 3400fps out of a 22-250 with a 9" twist. It really turns the dogs inside out to 300 yards or so. It had a similar effect on the insides of the biggest deer I ever shot at 297 yards. It's not labeled BlitzKing, but it sure acts like one.

 

[TA17rem]

try Hornady 62 gr. elds or drop down to 52 gr. eld.s both good bullets

 

[RussellJ]

My 22BR has an 8" twist and really prefers the heavier bullets over the light ones. Does about .5-.6 MOA with 40-55g but tightens up the heavier the bullet. 75 Amax go into one hole at 100yds and 3/8"c-c at 200yds. They worked OK on prairie dogs last year in Nebraska, but as velocity goes down past 300yds, the terminal effect gets a bit sketchy. Would like to find an alternate 75gr+ bullet to try this year. Any suggestions with good terminal performance? If memory serves, I'm pushing them just under 3000fps.

Try the Hornady 53grn V-Max bullets. GREAT Bullet.

 

[urbanrifleman]

My 22BR has an 8" twist and really prefers the heavier bullets over the light ones. Does about .5-.6 MOA with 40-55g but tightens up the heavier the bullet. 75 Amax go into one hole at 100yds and 3/8"c-c at 200yds. They worked OK on prairie dogs last year in Nebraska, but as velocity goes down past 300yds, the terminal effect gets a bit sketchy. Would like to find an alternate 75gr+ bullet to try this year. Any suggestions with good terminal performance? If memory serves, I'm pushing them just under 3000fps.

62 ELDVT at 3300 to 3400 fps is unmatched in field performance.

Don't go any faster.

29 grains of Varget is pretty much a standard load.

 

[K22]

In my 8" twist Tikka 223's, the 60 Vmax performs very well both accuracy wise and in terminal performance on predators.

I haven't tried them on eastern ground hogs yet since I still have a number of outstanding 223 varmint rifles with 12" twist made before those that control rifle manufacturing policy lost their minds making varmint rifles with fast twist to shoot heavy bullets with rainbow trajectories and bullet construction that does not expand.

When you add the insanity both price wise and complexity to rifle scopes that has evolved, I am glad I am at the end of my shooting avocation. Sorry, I just had to vent. Grumpy old man.

 

[dthomas]

Try the 77 sierra tmk and see if it does what you are looking for.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

"Softest" bullet I have shot in 224 is 65gr JLK, probably the most accurate bullet to but they will rip a small animal to pieces. Not sure if they are still available unfortunately so Id also give the VTs a go

 

[Stormbringer]

My 22BR has an 8" twist and really prefers the heavier bullets over the light ones. Does about .5-.6 MOA with 40-55g but tightens up the heavier the bullet. 75 Amax go into one hole at 100yds and 3/8"c-c at 200yds. They worked OK on prairie dogs last year in Nebraska, but as velocity goes down past 300yds, the terminal effect gets a bit sketchy. Would like to find an alternate 75gr+ bullet to try this year. Any suggestions with good terminal performance? If memory serves, I'm pushing them just under 3000fps.

Have you tried the long range 53 grain vmax? Might work out for you. It is very good out of my 8 twist 22 Nosler. .5-6 MOA is plenty good in the varmint fields.

 

[gzig5]

Have you tried the long range 53 grain vmax? Might work out for you. It is very good out of my 8 twist 22 Nosler. .5-6 MOA is plenty good in the varmint fields.

Used them years ago in 22-250 but ran out. If the 62/69gr VT don't work out I'll look at them again. I've got two Sako 222, a Sako 222 Mag and several 223 AR15 uppers that handle the lighter bullets very well. I really appreciated how much better the 75 Amax in the 22BR handled the wind on long shots. Much higher first shot hit percentage.

 

[Breakshunter]

In my 8" twist Tikka 223's, the 60 Vmax performs very well both accuracy wise and in terminal performance on predators.

I haven't tried them on eastern ground hogs yet since I still have a number of outstanding 223 varmint rifles with 12" twist made before those that control rifle manufacturing policy lost their minds making varmint rifles with fast twist to shoot heavy bullets with rainbow trajectories and bullet construction that does not expand.

When you add the insanity both price wise and complexity to rifle scopes that has evolved, I am glad I am at the end of my shooting avocation. Sorry, I just had to vent. Grumpy old man.

I thought this too until I got a 1-8 tikka 22-250, it’s flatter than anything I have with 75gr Eldm bullets at 3400 and reaches way out there very accurately.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I thought this too until I got a 1-8 tikka 22-250, it’s flatter than anything I have with 75gr Eldm bullets at 3400 and reaches way out there very accurately.

People really don't understand that a heavier bullet with a high bc is actually going faster downrange.

Muzzle velocity means nothing if the super low bc bullet is slowing down twice as fast as the high BC bullet.

It's just math.

 

[DogBuster]

Have you tried the long range 53 grain vmax? Might work out for you. It is very good out of my 8 twist 22 Nosler. .5-6 MOA is plenty good in the varmint fields.

The 53 V Max is my favorite p dog bullet

Pac Nor 9 twist 223 Ackley…Savage target action

Sure the higher BC target bullets will fly flatter longer..

Only punch a hole with no expansion on dog means crawl offs

More fragile varmint bullets will break apart when fur is hit….or dirt

This means no ricochets around live stock/irrigation equipment/ranch personnel

I’ve shot western p/dogs for 26+ years…fragile varmint bullets are where it’s at

Not high BC target bullets with heavy jackets

Let’s hear it !

 

[TA17rem]

higher B.C is for over 400 yards. most of us don't shoot that far if we have no reason to but I understand paper punchers and steel busters have a need to. but heavy does nothing at less distance and waste of good bullet. Just saying