223 twist confusion

[Stickler]

I'm running a 1n9 twist with 69gr smks 22grs of 4198 it will hit a half gallon water bucket at 100 yds. or a waterhead with duckfeet wearing alligator skin shoes..actually I had never shot a ms15 that's code till a few months ago it's the perfect utility rifle as I'm finding out.

You are hilarious Took me a minute to process all the wisdom packed into your post!!

 

[LVLAaron]

You're confusing stabilization with accuracy.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

Maybe it’s the difference in freebore and seating depth between the two

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Had my Tikka 595 .222 rebarrelled with a brand new Tikka 1-8 twist. No problems with 45 grain and above. I usually shoot 55grain in it. Some time ago I had a BSA with a Tru Flite barrel that was 1-7 twist (another regretful sale) That rifle would only shoot Sierra boat tail 55's. Anything longer was fine, due to a long freebore, as the rifle had been chambered for 77 g Match Kings by a previous owner. Love the 223 in a bolt gun, which is a good job, as our commie government banned semi-autos last year.

 

[Patch 76]

It's a Tikka....

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[Longtrain]

I used to load 55 FMJ pull down bullets for 200 yard standing practice in 1:7 and 1:8 twist barrels. They worked ok and would hold the 10 ring if I did my part. In matches I switched out them for 52 SMK, same powder charge, they were tack drivers. I only shot fast twist barrels and never had a problem using 52-53-55 grain bullets.