.223 loads with 8 twist

[muleman69]

I have a Sako xs in .223 with 8 twist. Just wondering what bullet range I can run in it? Will it like 52 through 60 or 80 grain? Like to shoot out to 5 or 600 yards if possible

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

In an 1:8 twist, I run anything up to 80grainers, all the way to 1000 yards.

 

[memilanuk]

http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/223rem/

 

[DngBat7]

My 7:7 twist shoots 69gr black hills the best. 77 are decent, but 69 tighter groups

 

[chapstix97]

Bartlein barrel 1/8. i run 75 amaxs, 69smk and 69 lapuas. 69 tighter grps

 

[dstoenner]

I run 52 and 55 Bergers and then 77 and 80 SMK’s. All shoot in .5 or less groups.

I might also point out that from my testing, 8208 works better for light bullets while VarGet is the best for the heavier bullets

David

 

[Terry]

I have a 9 twist .223 that likes 80gr. Nosler Custom Competition bullets.

 

[K22]

Unlike several others, I was not able to get my Tikka 8" twist 223 to shoot much under 1 inch with 55 grain bullets; most loads grouped slightly over an inch which isn't terrible but does not meet my standards for a varmint / predator load.

So I next tried both Nosler 60 grain BT's and Hornady 60 grain Vmax's. I was surprised by the results of my load development with these bullets since I'm not a big fan of Hornady rifle bullets. The 60 Vmax's with H4895 out shot the Nosler BT's; best group was .445" at 100 yards. I was also surprised that a modest powder charge with this powder produced the best groups.

I didn't try any other bullets since I was very satisfied with the 60 Vmax results which met my standards for a varmint / predator load (i.e. 1/2 to 5/8"). Also, I wanted the lightest bullet possible that would group to my standards.

Next test will be in the field against predators and varmints but this bullet should hit them hard.

 

[Bc'z]

25 gr.Benchmark and 55 gr ballistic tips, cci 400.
Shoots .3" in my 1n8, and wifes 1n9
gas guns.

 

[55fairlane]

My RRA NM is 1 in 8 twist, I shoot the Hornaday 68 (the ones with cannelure) they are very similar to 69 SMK I used IMR 8208XBR and shoot well enough for my to pick up the x ring

 

[JimSC]

Savage 10 action with a Criterion 26" 8 twist barrel loves either Berger or Sierra 80's with 24.5 Varget