You just stated.....every barrel is unique and will have its preferences.
So how can you say Berger is best across the board ? Makes no sense to throw a blanket statement out like that .
Best 52 grain match bullet
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You just stated.....every barrel is unique and will have its preferences.
So how can you say Berger is best across the board ? Makes no sense to throw a blanket statement out like that .
AlNyhus
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urbanrifleman
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What is the typical seating depth used with the Sierra match king 52?
If my chamber would allow, I would start with 0.010” from touching the lands and go in and out from there. A magazine would limit the overall length.
urbanrifleman
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When i started testing the 50 TNT I found it actually shot best with the bullet more in the case.
Mark M.
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I'll bet this is a sweet rifle, any chance of a pic or two
Longtrain
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IMO any of the 52-53 gr bullets will perform. Your individual rifle, powder, primer, jump may like one over the other. Just like any bullet you need to test them to see what works.
Shooting XTC, I loaded 52 Hornady and 52 SMK’s for standing and rapid sitting, all 200 yards on a generous target, their accuracy and low recoil worked for me. I believe that the .224 52’s were born from bench rest with the .222 Remington prior to the BR and PPC days. There’s also a 53 gr flat base that should be reviewed.
In all, they all work, BTW I’ve shot them with up to a 1:7 and 1:8 twist barrels.
Shooting XTC, I loaded 52 Hornady and 52 SMK’s for standing and rapid sitting, all 200 yards on a generous target, their accuracy and low recoil worked for me. I believe that the .224 52’s were born from bench rest with the .222 Remington prior to the BR and PPC days. There’s also a 53 gr flat base that should be reviewed.
In all, they all work, BTW I’ve shot them with up to a 1:7 and 1:8 twist barrels.
JEFFPPC
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Every .22 caliper I own is at its best with Barts 52 flatbase. Includes .222 and .223 various sporters and .22BR bench rifle.
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Since Clay Spencer stopped making bullets, Barts is the way to go. Just my two cents . Tommy Mc
JEFFPPC
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One of the gun magazines several years ago did an article shooting all the Sierra bullets in a rail gun. Most accurate was 55 blitz king. I forget the sizes but it was shooting very small groups.
Gary in MD
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Jeff,
Any idea which magazine and issue?
The Sierras are responsible for some of my smallest groups over the years.
Gary
JEFFPPC
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Gary, it was either Guns & Ammo or Shooting Times.I think 2 or 3 years ago.
Ive had better luck with imr 4198.
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