Sierra .224 bullet for short range targets

[ASbobcat]

I have 52gr HPBT Matchkings and 53gr HPFB Matchkings.

Which of these will be more accurate at 100-200ys at 222Rem velocities?

 

[SSL]

Wish it was that easy. Sadly, only your rifle can tell you which one it likes. Best of wishes in your quest.

 

[ELR LVR]

I have 52gr HPBT Matchkings and 53gr HPFB Matchkings.

Which of these will be more accurate at 100-200ys at 222Rem velocities?

I have gotten noticeably better "consistent" results with the 53 Flat Base Sierra Match
in several different calibers from 223 to 22 BR
53 Sierra Match are a good go to bullet as a 2nd choice
Berger 52's are a good first choice and will dominate a Sierra 53
Speer 50 grn TNT's or Nosler 55 grn Varmint are my favorite 3rd choice
Shown 1st is a 3 shot group testing 55 Noslers
Shown 2nd is a 3 shot group testing 50 grn TNT's
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Not bad in my book for 3rd choice bullets if you don't have any 52 Bergers on hand

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I would think fb bullet, especially when 90%+ case fill.

 

[Gary in MD]

When I had my Shilen barreled 222, the Sierra 52 grain shot the best.

 

[ASbobcat]

I have gotten noticeably better "consistent" results with the 53 Flat Base Sierra Match
in several different calibers from 223 to 22 BR
53 Sierra Match are a good go to bullet as a 2nd choice
Berger 52's are a good first choice and will dominate a Sierra 53
Speer 50 grn TNT's or Nosler 55 grn Varmint are my favorite 3rd choice
Shown 1st is a 3 shot group testing 55 Noslers
Shown 2nd is a 3 shot group testing 50 grn TNT's
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Not bad in my book for 3rd choice bullets if you don't have any 52 Bergers on hand

Thank you. Very helpful. That's what I was looking for, and what I suspected.

 

[ASbobcat]

When I had my Shilen barreled 222, the Sierra 52 grain shot the best.

Thank you. What twist was your Shilen?

 

[Gary in MD]

Thank you. What twist was your Shilen?

If I remember correctly, it was a 1-14”
That thing shot better than I could hold, I regrettably traded it off…

 

[L.Sherm]

Berger 52's work outstanding in a 22-250 i load for