New 85gn .224 Barnes Match Bullets

[RDavies]

I see that Barnes has released new Match Burner projectiles for most calibers, including 52, 69 and 85gn .224 pills. Has anyone seen or used these? I dont have anything to use them in and their "advertised" BCs look lower than Sierras, but its something new at least.

 

[Taildrag15X]

I've been awaiting some 85gr. ones to show up at my door..........

 

[ourway77]

What would be the best twist for the 85 gr. bullets mentioned. Thanks Lou

 

[SpencerC]

7.5-7.7 probably. A 1-8 might work, a 1-7 definitely will.

 

[Taildrag15X]

I plan on trying them through both 1-8" and 1-7", just looking for something for Mid Range (300-600 yd.) F-Class so I don't waste Bergers.

 

[RwBeV]

I know that Sierra said I had to have a 7 twist to shoot there 90's but my 9 twist .224 don't seem to know that. I just finished the rifle and have just started to work up loads but it seems to shoot the heavy bullets just fine. I would love to get my hands on some 85's.

Bob

 

[FroggyOne2]

How far have you shot those 90's in that 9 twist?

 

[RwBeV]

So far I have shot them out to 400, I don't have the legs anymore to much more than that. As soon as I can get my ATV out to where I shoot I will get some longer ranges set up. I did have a Swift with a 9 twist that I shot thousands of 80s through out to 800 with no problem, It will be interesting to see what happens to the 90s past 400. I'm shooting them in my version of the 22-243 AI, I doubt I will shoot to many of them anyway there about double the price of what I paid for the 80gr Sierra's I have and I have several thousand of those left. Right now I'm pushing the 80's just a little bit over 3400 and they seem to shoot nice.

Bob

 

[Taildrag15X]

I know that Sierra said I had to have a 7 twist to shoot there 90's but my 9 twist .224 don't seem to know that. I just finished the rifle and have just started to work up loads but it seems to shoot the heavy bullets just fine. I would love to get my hands on some 85's.

Bob

I pushed them out of an older 112BT I never had any problems pushing 77 or 80 gr. Match Kings out of 1-9" out to 600, if it's got the throat, use it.

 

[bfoosh006]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/463717/barnes-precision-match-ammunition-556x45mm-nato-85-grain-open-tip-match-otm-box-of-20?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Midway has ammo with those bullets in stock.

 

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