85.5 Berger long range hybrid

[dasherfan]

I am shooting these in my 223 with a stout load(24 grains) of H4895 with no pressure signs and getting great results but was wondering what was working for anyone else using these bullets in a 223.

Thanks,

 

[Corjack]

Lots of Varget, and shooting well.

 

[Ned Ludd]

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/new-berger-224-bullet.3988945/

 

[mike mccormick]

I am shooting them on top of N140 with excellent results

 

[dasherfan]

thanks for the replies

 

[xswanted]

I’m running them in a 223AI with 24.5 grains of H4895 and it’s the top safe load in that particular rifle. 2.500 OAL

24 seems like it might be a lot of H4895 in a 223 case. But to each their own of course.

I’ve shot 1300-1400 of the 85.5 and in my rifle I’m slightly ahead of a 6br shooting 105s

It’s been a great bullet thus far.

 

[Bamban]

.170 FB with 2.65 COL, running 24.3 H4895. 7T Bartlein

 

[Herzo]

Loading Varget in a 24" AR at 2780 fps and 0.010" off the lands (2.480 OAL). Getting excellent results - sub MOA at 400 yards. 1:8 twist

 

[ranger3]

I am shooting these in my 223 with a stout load(24 grains) of H4895 with no pressure signs and getting great results but was wondering what was working for anyone else using these bullets in a 223.

Thanks,

What twist rate

 

[dasherfan]

1-8 28in lots of free bore

 

[CharlieNC]

I really don't like how little of the bullet is in the neck with these bullets, which seems to lead to more sensitivity to achieve consistent neck tension. I want to like them but I'm still on the fence.

 

[ranger3]

1-8 28in lots of free bore

Thinking of these in my 1-8 22 250. 26" bbl

 

[Evan]

0.100 freebore works well in a 22BR with these. They don't need as much as the 90 class do.

 

[Quickoz]

What Altitude are you guys at making the 85.5gr Hybrid work in 223s?

 

[r bose]

What Altitude are you guys at making the 85.5gr Hybrid work in 223s?

Zero altitude (south Louisiana), using a 7 twist, 223

 

[dstoenner]

They shoot great for me at 100 but going to 200 they started opening up. My 1:8 barrel isn’t really stabilizing them. I have a 1:7 on order due in about 12 weeks. Then i will take another look. They tolerate a lot of jump, at least in my current barrel

David

 

[OldManTA]

What Altitude are you guys at making the 85.5gr Hybrid work in 223s?

I typically attend matches at about 800 ft. above sea level. They perform very well in my Palma gun. 1:7 twist is preferable according to Berger stability guide. I am getting X-ring elevation at 800 & 900 yards WHEN I do my part.
Tom Alves

 

[OldManTA]

Folks, I have been using 25.4 (.42-.44) grns N140 in Lapua and LC 08 cases with CCI450's. Please see previous postings per Nedd Ludd reference. Those combinations perform very well but hard on brass. I also had a buildup of carbon so that might have been part of the problem. I am backing down to 25 grns next two LR matches to see if I can get better brass life without compromising accuracy.

 

[DR_2297]

About 1250’ASL @ 1k. 31” barrel at right around 3100 @ muzzle. 223 with Manson T15 FB chamber.

this was fired @ 1k, from sling with irons testing elevation stability. I hiccuped #10 because I suck.

 

[OldManTA]

How many firings are you getting out of your brass? I am getting about 2940 from a 30in barrel but there is a price to pay.
Tom Alves