Best .223 REM Match Ammo Bullet Weight

[Phil East]

Hi Everybody, I’m new to PRS type shooting and competition. I have a Thompson LRR in 6.5CM that I use Hornady ELD Match cartridges in (I have no place to reload). I recently got a Savage/MDT Elite Precision in .223 REM. I’m trying to figure out what bullet weight rounds in .223 will most closely look/feel/resemble the LRR when shooting. I’ll most likely use a cheaper match ammo, but I’m lost as far as choosing between weights from 55gr to 90gr. What’s your experience/opinion?

 

[Albany Mountain]

Buy some federal premium with Sierra 80 grain if you can find it and your rifle has 1-8 or faster twist and is throated for it.

 

[Walt Krafft]

If magazine fed with standard AR magazine length, a 77 SMK is what you want.

 

[Rob01]

If shooting in PRS Tactical you can not use any bullet weight over 77grns. I shoot 75 ELD-M in my .223. Using AICS mags you can load longer than AR mag length but if using factory ammo then you are AR length anyways. Try some Hornady 75 BTHP Match ammo or some of the 75grn 5.56 Superformance Match if you wanted some more velocity.

 

[padom]

I prefer 80smk in my 223rem Match bolt guns. I do use a 0.100 freebore reamer for these though. I have shot a ton of 75 ELD's as well that also shoot great

H4895 and varget provide equal accuracy with H4895 being faster

 

[kyotekiller25]

I'd go with 75-80s in a 223.

I shoot 75g ELDMs and 80.5 Bergers with N540 from a 28" Bartlein out to 1K and they both do pretty good.

 

[Rob01]

OP remember if you go over 77grns you will be shooting in open. Not a good place to be with a .223. Stay under 77grns.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I would get a box of rem accutips, factory box. lighter bullet, but VERY VERY accurate. may not be made anymore... but it would give you an excellent lighter load to cross off your possibles for that particular rifle.

 

[Andy Legg]

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Hi Everybody, I’m new to PRS type shooting and competition. I have a Thompson LRR in 6.5CM that I use Hornady ELD Match cartridges in (I have no place to reload). I recently got a Savage/MDT Elite Precision in .223 REM. I’m trying to figure out what bullet weight rounds in .223 will most closely look/feel/resemble the LRR when shooting. I’ll most likely use a cheaper match ammo, but I’m lost as far as choosing between weights from 55gr to 90gr. What’s your experience/opinion?

I have been happy with the AAC 75 BTHP loaded at 2700 fps (advertised velocity)….. you mentioned that you don’t reload. This stuff can be had for as little as $10/box when on sale. Only place I have seen it is Palmetto State Armory online.

We shoot Mid-Range Prone with it out to 600 yards. I use this when working with newer shooters and for practice and in club matches then reload the brass for our competition ammo with 77 SMK’s.

The quality is good on the AAC, but there will be an occasional fast or slow round (it’s Hit & Miss… pun intended). I have seen good scores with it and a few AR-Tactical matches even won with it. When you get to the point the accuracy of this stuff is holding you back, you’ll know it… very likely by then you will be reloading.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

If I understand you would like to use factory ammo? Not reloads?

 

[Phil East]

If I understand you would like to use factory ammo? Not reloads?

Yes, Factory ammo. I don't have any place to reload…

 

[Fuj]

Yes, Factory ammo. I don't have any place to reload…

Go to SGAmmo and pick up some IMI Mod-1, 77gr. brown box.
They are Sierra bullets. In 3 of mine. it's all I'll shoot any more.
They shoot tight even in a 24" 9 twister of mine.

Note that I mentioned "Brown Box" The cases loaded are all numerically
identical. Companies like Midway. repackage this ammo into a green and
tan box's from bulk and will be mixed lots. I have been shooting this ammo
for many years. it ranks right up there with what Black Hills puts out.

 

[jpjulian]

It would help if you said what your barrel twist is. Any quality match ammo with a 77 Sierra will shoot fine to 600 yards. I personally have had poor results with Hornady's 75 HPBT at 600. 300 & in they hammered for me but the lot I bought 2500 rounds of factory loaded came royally unglued and sprayed all over the target face at 600. Good luck.

 

[Turkeytider]

Go to SGAmmo and pick up some IMI Mod-1, 77gr. brown box.
They are Sierra bullets. In 3 of mine. it's all I'll shoot any more.
They shoot tight even in a 24" 9 twister of mine.

Note that I mentioned "Brown Box" The cases loaded are all numerically
identical. Companies like Midway. repackage this ammo into a green and
tan box's from bulk and will be mixed lots. I have been shooting this ammo
for many years. it ranks right up there with what Black Hills puts out.

Would love to shoot the IMI Mod 1 but they only come in 5.56. The stamp on my barrels says “ .223 REM. “ . Would be nervous as all get out shooting those.

 

[jnr88]

 

[Phil East]

Go to SGAmmo and pick up some IMI Mod-1, 77gr. brown box.
They are Sierra bullets. In 3 of mine. it's all I'll shoot any more.
They shoot tight even in a 24" 9 twister of mine.

Note that I mentioned "Brown Box" The cases loaded are all numerically
identical. Companies like Midway. repackage this ammo into a green and
tan box's from bulk and will be mixed lots. I have been shooting this ammo
for many years. it ranks right up there with what Black Hills puts out.

Is this .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO? My bolt gun is .223…