52gr AMAX 1:12

[sbrabec]

I thinking of trying this bullet in a .223. Any one with load info would be great... powder, primers, ect. What velocities? Looking to shoot it for f-class to 600 yards.
Scott

 

[Joel]

The wind is going to be your biggest challenge with 52. The 75’s work well but you need a faster twist than 12. 52’s at 600 will be very very challenging. I would recommend trying 62’s. They will still be a challenge but they will stand up to the wind better than the 52’s.

 

[squirrelsnpr]

good luck finding the 52 A-maxs ???

 

[moorepower]

I shoot 62's at 200, but at 600 I think if the wind is blowing you will be at a huge disadvantage.

 

[sbrabec]

good luck finding the 52 A-maxs ???

Your not kiddin... NO one has any... guess I'll try the 60gr vmax and see what that can do.

 

[1000yardstare]

No 52 AMax in Canada.

 

[k80skeet]

I have found that the 52gr Sierra Match King shoots very well out of my 1 in 12 twist 22-250 with 35.0 gr of IMR 4320 Federal 210M at 3550 fps shoots in the low .2's at 100 yards I don't have a clue how it would do at 600 yards. I would say the 52gr is too light but I also think the twist is too slow for that distance.

 

[necchi]

guess I'll try the 60gr vmax and see what that can do.

I have good luck with the Nosler 55 Ballistic tip in my 1-12

 

[CdnHotshot]

This might help...shooting factory Tikka 595 Master Class 1:12 x 24" bbl.
Berger 52 Match flat base group regulary .200" or better @ 100 yds using 24.9 IMR 8208 @ avg 3400 fps., Lapua brass, CCI BR-4's, bullets seated 5 thou from rifling.
Hope this info. helps
Al