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Hey guys just wondering what people are finding work great in this twist. Just got a new spikes 1-7 twist and have had 1-9 in the past and used 55gr hornady but looking at using something about heavier. Ordered some 75gr and 55gr just to have a go with.
Ideally wanting an option that I can just buy. Will look into reloading later.
Cheers
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75gr ready loaded?
My yet to be here Ar15
:dark mood:
has a 1 in 7, so Im currently getting in 20 of 223/556 of every FMJ / hp flavour I can find to try. 1 in 7 is supposed to be more suited to 62gr+, we'll see.
BTW Guncity has a xmas sale this weekend 10% off ammo I think, and Bemont has a freight free Friday tomorrow.
75gn is the Hornady HP match factory ammo.
For reloading, max size is the 77gn Matchkings. Anything bigger or more pointy (ie AMaxes) won't fit the mag.
Personally I use 65gn Gamekings and 69gn Matchkings in my 1 in 9" AR15 and 1 in 8" Sako.
A few factory loads for the 69gn Matchkings are around, Federal, Fioccchi and BVAC I think. Possibly even Remington too.
I've got a Savage Model 12 .233 with a 1:7 twist.
Handloading with an 80g Amax, 24.5g 2208 it has shot targets out to 900 yards competitively against .308s.
It's about to be trialled at 1000 yards this weekend.
i have 75 grain hornady and 90 grain hollow point
just brought an AR with a 1 in 7 krieger barrel tried some 55grn Hornady through it and put 5 rounds into a tiny ragged hole. I think if it's got a good barrel on it it should shoot most things well.
"69Gr SMK" trouble is they are $2 a go, some of them near $3, that is just crazy, worse than my 308w costs.
I reload the SMKs for around 75c each round for my .223s.Quote:
Originally Posted by steven
I see a full reloading kit for you under the Christmas tree. Start dropping hints to the Mrs now.
;)
My CMMG has a 16" 1-7 barrel.
Just begun load development using BM2 powder.
77gr Serrias shot like shit, could hardly keep them on an A4 at a hundy :(
Best group was around 2" at half a grain under book maximum.
60gr Hornadys shot like shit too, again best group was about 1.5" and half a grain under book maximum. :(
55gr Barnauls shot very well, best group was sub 1" about half a grain under book maximum. :) :thumbsup:
Bit of a pattern emerged with all three loads giving the best groups about half a grain under book maximum load.
Also I seated them out to mag length. 2.260"
The groups opened up for all loads when seated even 10 thou deeper. :(
Have yet to chronograph these loads and or try them out on goats.
Would like to try some 64, 65 and 69gr projectiles as well.
Cheers
Pete
I load Sierra 69gr HPBT match for my 1-7 shoots great, can go down to 55gr but it prefers the 69s.
Next are some 62gr's see how they go
I find that 77gr SMKs will shoot 1/2 inch groups out of my NEA 1 in 7 twist barrel. Most other projectiles shoot inch or bigger, some like 55gr HPs much bigger. Ouch think I might try a 1 in 8 twist next time. Not many options for loaded ammo with these heavy projectiles.
What would the 75g Hornady Match ammo go like on animals does anyone know?
Would also like to know. Mainly for wallabysQuote:
Originally Posted by dirtyhabit
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Probably shite. The projectile's work well on flesh but the MV of the ammo is anemic. You're looking at around 2400fps out of a 16". My handloads can get over 2500 fps with the same bullets. About 2650 out of an 18". The 68gr Hornady's are out standing LR and hunting bullets
BevisQuote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
What's your suggested load for a 16" 1 in 7 barrel using the 68gr Hornady projectiles?
Cheers
Pete
26gr 2206H, ADI brass, Murom primer.
Thanks BeavisQuote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
I'll give this load a go in my CMMG.
Cheers
Pete
What powder are you using beavis?
:D:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bernie
I believe Beavis is using ADI 2206H ..... mostly because he said so in his latest post.
But I could be wrong.
Cheers
Pete
With 80g Amax, 24.7 g 2208 the standard Savage Model 12 .223 was competitive at `1000 yards at Trentham Rifle Range over the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyclops
I've used heaps of powders, 2206H,2208,8208, BM2, W748/H335, IMR 4064... been using 8208 a lot lately.
Good work Cyclops :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyclops
Cheers
Pete
Thanks, though its my son who does the work, I just fund it, load the ammunition and chauffer the rifle, gear and my son.
yeah I was shooting 77gr smks out of the 18 NEA on sunday. 23gr of BM2 only gives 2600fps :oh noes: not even close to the 2760fps from a 24 inch barrel claimed in the ADI manual. Unfortunately the 25fps loss per inch sounds about right. Has anyone else got better velocity from another powder? I cant seem to find any BLC 2, my usual .308/.223 go-to powder and the new cfe 223 is equal elusive.
I use 23.3gn 2206h with 77gn smk for 2754 but that's with a 22" barrel
Yeah 2206h would be worth a go however it seems to be scarce at the moment.